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<blockquote data-quote="shizzzon" data-source="post: 8453145" data-attributes="member: 590338"><p>That's not a lot of weight...</p><p></p><p>I had a scion tc on stock everything handle 560lbs of extra weight without bottoming out.</p><p></p><p>Later on, i put rear air bags on it when i went with 1350lbs of extra weight.</p><p></p><p>I now have a scion xb adding about 1800lbs to it.</p><p></p><p>When you get over half a ton of extra weight, i suggest-</p><p></p><p>new suspension. On the xb, i have coil springs and custom struts</p><p></p><p>street performance brake pads and slotted rotors only if your rotors need replacing.</p><p></p><p>Double pump pedal on initial take off.</p><p></p><p>NEVER use cruise control with that much weight!</p><p></p><p>Do not force the vehicle to maintain or increase speed when going up a hill or even passing on the highway. Keep it gradual.</p><p></p><p>For close to a ton of added weight-</p><p></p><p>Full shabang on the brakes-</p><p></p><p>Larger slotted rotors, multi-piston calipers, upgraded brake pads and stainless lines.</p><p></p><p>Different Tire properties because you are probably going on the edge of the tire capacity ratings.</p><p></p><p>Like above, if a 4 cylinder, try and keep rpms below 3k at all times.</p><p></p><p>May want to consider under-carriage bracing like sway n strut bars for better performance.</p><p></p><p>Gut as many things inside the vehicle as possible to recoup some weight savings.</p><p></p><p>If primary city driving, if you swap wheels n tires, do NOT alter the stock diameter of the tire. You will lose mpg.</p><p></p><p>If you must replace wheels n tires, purchase wheels AND tires whose weight is not heavier than what was originally on the vehicle even if they are larger.</p><p></p><p>Once the mods are done, get your car tested for an alignment and have it completed immediately.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shizzzon, post: 8453145, member: 590338"] That's not a lot of weight... I had a scion tc on stock everything handle 560lbs of extra weight without bottoming out. Later on, i put rear air bags on it when i went with 1350lbs of extra weight. I now have a scion xb adding about 1800lbs to it. When you get over half a ton of extra weight, i suggest- new suspension. On the xb, i have coil springs and custom struts street performance brake pads and slotted rotors only if your rotors need replacing. Double pump pedal on initial take off. NEVER use cruise control with that much weight! Do not force the vehicle to maintain or increase speed when going up a hill or even passing on the highway. Keep it gradual. For close to a ton of added weight- Full shabang on the brakes- Larger slotted rotors, multi-piston calipers, upgraded brake pads and stainless lines. Different Tire properties because you are probably going on the edge of the tire capacity ratings. Like above, if a 4 cylinder, try and keep rpms below 3k at all times. May want to consider under-carriage bracing like sway n strut bars for better performance. Gut as many things inside the vehicle as possible to recoup some weight savings. If primary city driving, if you swap wheels n tires, do NOT alter the stock diameter of the tire. You will lose mpg. If you must replace wheels n tires, purchase wheels AND tires whose weight is not heavier than what was originally on the vehicle even if they are larger. Once the mods are done, get your car tested for an alignment and have it completed immediately. [/QUOTE]
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