4Runner suspension: do I need to upgrade it yet?

[Gunga_galunga]

I’m looking at adding a winch to my 4Runner, but am not ready yet for a bumper. Basically I would just conceal it in the massive front end behind the stock bumper. Do I need to upgrade my suspension with this addition, or can I run with stock suspension until I’m ready for bumpers?

 

[Ryan Ewbank]

Just a winch isn't that heavy. When you start adding a bumper and bar work you might want to upgrade your springs.

 

[Ryan Ewbank]

BTW nice ride, love the color

 

[Deleted member 14476]

Yeah nah you don’t need to touch the suspension, don’t worry about it. It’ll handle the winch no problem.

 

[trail_runn4r]

I’m looking at adding a winch to my 4Runner, but am not ready yet for a bumper. Basically I would just conceal it in the massive front end behind the stock bumper. Do I need to upgrade my suspension with this addition, or can I run with stock suspension until I’m ready for bumpers?

You are good to go, the front might sag a little but not issues at all.

 

[Ben Kim]

Should be fine. I’d look into a solid mount though. Rago Fabrications has a nice hidden mount that’s well built and will add extra weight to the setup but might be worth it so the winch stays attached :P

 

[Advtres]

I had the front bumper and winch before I had the suspension upgraded and didn’t notice a thing! Well other then the big SSO slimline bumper !