RTT on 110 with 2" Lift
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MarkIIa
Observer
Sure do!
Admittedly my RTT weighs around less than 20kg (40lb I think), so pretty light.
Never felt a problem with stability either. I do predominately rock driving, so plenty of lurching side to side and off-camber.
2" lift, 255/85R16 tyres. Wider offset rims give a slightly wider track, but only by around 20mm per side.
Generally, if you avoid weight up high, you're better off.
Admittedly my RTT weighs around less than 20kg (40lb I think), so pretty light.
Never felt a problem with stability either. I do predominately rock driving, so plenty of lurching side to side and off-camber.
2" lift, 255/85R16 tyres. Wider offset rims give a slightly wider track, but only by around 20mm per side.
Generally, if you avoid weight up high, you're better off.
Ray Hyland
Expedition Leader
I have run both a 2 inch and 3 inch lift on my 110s, with a far amount on the roof rack (about 150 lbs on some trips).
The more weight up top the more careful you need to be, but overall I'd say it's not a huge safety problem if you drive sensibly.
I would recommend going for a heavy-ish spring set up. A light or progressive, but longer, spring will make you seasick when overlanding (but feel awesome on a technical trail) and a RTT will aggravate the issue.
Good luck.
Cheers
Ray
The more weight up top the more careful you need to be, but overall I'd say it's not a huge safety problem if you drive sensibly.
I would recommend going for a heavy-ish spring set up. A light or progressive, but longer, spring will make you seasick when overlanding (but feel awesome on a technical trail) and a RTT will aggravate the issue.
Good luck.
Cheers
Ray
ExploringNH
Explorer
I had a RTT, a couple jerry cans, and a spare 33" tire on my roof with a 3" OME lift. VERY stable in all conditions. Far better than the stock suspension with no weight on the roof. I have been less than impressed with the OME lift in other makes and models of vehicles but the 110 lift was absolutely the best lift I have ever run for it's intended purpose. It wasn't as flexy as I would have liked off-road but on road handling was incredible for a lifted vehicle on 33" tires. The suspension setup will play a large roll in how top heavy you feel.
Normally I avoid any weight on the roof like the plague. I had a spare 33" tire on the roof of my 02 4Runner for about a week before I removed it. It was way too top heavy. Any weight up top on any vehicle, regardless of suspension setup will have a negative effect. It is just a question of how manageable it is and what your intended use of everything is. Sometimes it is worth the trade-off.
Our friend with a similar setup but on Land Rover HD springs was far more top heavy.
Normally I avoid any weight on the roof like the plague. I had a spare 33" tire on the roof of my 02 4Runner for about a week before I removed it. It was way too top heavy. Any weight up top on any vehicle, regardless of suspension setup will have a negative effect. It is just a question of how manageable it is and what your intended use of everything is. Sometimes it is worth the trade-off.
Our friend with a similar setup but on Land Rover HD springs was far more top heavy.
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