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Originally Posted by jhuerta22
Okay, so my Trail is KDSS and I noticed that you mentioned strapping the pistons. Is that while installing the new shocks?
So there is a lean with KDSS that I'll have to take into consideration. Do I need to buy a shim kit and where would I find an 1/8" trim packer? Would it be better to do that on the rear?
I'll probably go .85 up front and stock in the rear. I'm not a big fan of the rake and would like a more leveled lift. I did buy a set of 1/2" fronts spacers in case I want more lift in the front to level. I think if I go with the 1" coils in the rear I'll get new front coils to level.
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Yes, I did strap pistons only while installing new shocks, not necessary to do, but it gave me peace of mind.
I made the right spacer on the front thicker by 1/8 of the inch (1/2" spacers on the front left and 5/8” spacer on the front right) to compensate for possible lean, I believe it made a difference since I have no lean, but considering that it is only 1/8" difference, if removed and in the worst case scenario I would have 1/4" lean… which is nothing anyway.
As I mentioned, I had the luxury to have a machinist at the place I work that was willing to do a favor for me and make custom spacers.
But you can find those spacers as well, see links below.
OME 0.4" Rear Lift/Lean Correction Spacer - 2003+ Toyota 4Runner / FJ (150PR10) | TheYotaGarage
Sagging Leaning 4Runners correction kits
If you go .85 up front and stock in the rear, then I would not worry about any lean spacers.
At the worst, you can always get one of those lean spacers for the rear at any point after the lift.
