Headed to Baja with EXO in my 22 (35” tires) which suspension MODS are needed?

[2slo4u]

I'm down in Baja 2-3 times a month and always run into those guys on surf trips. Maybe we can start to create a list of parts that you have seen break so that we can keep them onboard as spares. All I have right now is a spark plug and coil. With my jeep that had 240K miles on it (many of them Baja) I had every spare part imaginable collected over the years.

I'll add wheel speed sensors to my list. Anything else you see please let us know.

I'm no expert but here is what I've seen in addition to the speed sensors:

spare tie rods should be on the list. You hit a deep water rut at speed and those are the first thing to bend/break. This has happened to me but I didn't realize it was bent till I got back on the pavement.

Exo recommends that if you run aftermarket front coils you install limiter straps as the coils put too much force on components as they rebound. They have a youtube video that explains the situation. Its happened often enough that they put out a warning....

Critical thing is to check suspension and exhaust bolts before you go. That's where most of the issues come from. 1,000 to 1,500 miles of offroading can shake a lot of things loose if not torqued to spec. We came up on a full exhaust laying in the middle of the trail one time. the driver didn't even know it had fallen off...haha

 

[kirkb]

Do the aftermarket tie rods hold up any better than the stock ones?

 

[Johnny@Apollo-Optics]

Do the aftermarket tie rods hold up any better than the stock ones?

Yes, the downside to that is your rack becomes the new weak point in the equation. Most would advise you change the outer tie rod and leave the inner stock as the weak point and carry a spare dinner. Its very easy to change an inner tie rod on a trail

 

[shigman]

Id leave tie rods stock and carry spares…cheap and easy.

 

[Nami]

So got my 2024 and I’m in the same position. Headed to Baja. I’ve been investigating suspensions and I’m hearing the aftermarket heavier duty springs are causing shock bucket failure.
Trying to get my head around it. Just did the SDI leveler cap for now on the front and the back is still stock.
I’m doing a lot of traveling and really enjoy the talk springs and how they drive on the road.
I would like to preserve the on road comfort for long distance.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

[SurfRaptor]

So got my 2024 and I’m in the same position. Headed to Baja. I’ve been investigating suspensions and I’m hearing the aftermarket heavier duty springs are causing shock bucket failure.
Trying to get my head around it. Just did the SDI leveler cap for now on the front and the back is still stock.
I’m doing a lot of traveling and really enjoy the talk springs and how they drive on the road.
I would like to preserve the on road comfort for long distance.
Any help would be appreciated.

Why would you want to change the springs? I’d only do it if I was putting a cap on the rear that weighs it down. Otherwise I feel like the truck is perfect for Baja as stock. Just air down the tires and have fun.

 

[Gr8-19SC]

Why would you want to change the springs? I’d only do it if I was putting a cap on the rear that weighs it down. Otherwise I feel like the truck is perfect for Baja as stock. Just air down the tires and have fun.

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The additional weight of a 2nd spare, tools, jack etc etc. Im thinking rear spring and an adjustable purch in the front and then rear bump stops. Then calling it a day.

 

[SurfRaptor]

The additional weight of a 2nd spare, tools, jack etc etc. Im thinking rear spring and an adjustable purch in the front and then rear bump stops. Then calling it a day.

Completely understandable. But if you’re going with that crew they have all of that for you already. That’s what you pay them for. Otherwise get all that stuff and go solo and really explore The Baja.

 

[catinthehat85]

Completely understandable. But if you’re going with that crew they have all of that for you already. That’s what you pay them for. Otherwise get all that stuff and go solo and really explore The Baja.

EXO specifically calls out requiring 2 spares, a jack and basic tools, as well as 5 gallons of extra fuel on their more demanding trips. Those trucks go through hell, stock or otherwise.

 

[SurfRaptor]

EXO specifically calls out requiring 2 spares, a jack and basic tools, as well as 5 gallons of extra fuel on their more demanding trips. Those trucks go through hell, stock or otherwise.

I’m sorry misspoke. I thought I read somewhere that they did.