02-07-2011, 12:57 PM
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Gas Mileage with lift
I am new to lifts/etc... considering the Daystar 2.5/1.5 leveling kit, not getting tires just yet. Can anyone tell me if there is a big drop off in gas mileage in getting this kit? Or should I expect it to stay the same until I get new tires? Please Let me know. thanks
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02-07-2011, 01:02 PM
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You may have a little drop with the lift b/c of the air dynamics of the vehicle but shouldn't be much. When you start adding the larger tires then that's when your mileage will drop.
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02-07-2011, 01:13 PM
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It's the weight of the tires that will get you. Original tires are about 46lbs each. most others are around 50-60 depending on the size and tire
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02-07-2011, 01:27 PM
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i just put the ds 2.5/1.5 on with stock tires and havent seen a change in mpg
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02-07-2011, 01:29 PM
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i just put the ds 2.5/1.5 on with stock tires and havent seen a change in mpg
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Do you have pics of ur lift with stock tires?
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02-07-2011, 01:32 PM
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only with lift, mpg change will be more significant if you drive more highway then city. Aerodynamic effect will be negligible during city/slow driving.
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02-07-2011, 01:52 PM
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Sweet, that looks good with the stock tires still, that is what I was wishin for. Until I can afford a little but bigger ones. Thanks for the response.
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02-07-2011, 02:59 PM
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Thanks for the pics. I am planning on a 2/1 lift next and my Michelin Cross Terrains (replacements at 32,000k) have only 17k on them. Your rig looks great.
What is the thought between lifts: Cornfed 2/1 vs. Daystar 2.5/1.5?
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02-07-2011, 04:31 PM
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Thanks for the pics. I am planning on a 2/1 lift next and my Michelin Cross Terrains (replacements at 32,000k) have only 17k on them. Your rig looks great.
What is the thought between lifts: Cornfed 2/1 vs. Daystar 2.5/1.5?
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I think, dont hold me to it, but i think that you will get the advertised 2/1 with the Cornfed, and with the Daystar you can expect 2-2.5 on the front and 1-1.5 in the rear. But if you like the look of mine with daystar is it cheaper. There is a thread some where on here that users have sent ther lift info and lift gained with a spreadsheet of all the numbers. Of course I cant find it now. This might hlp you though..
4Runner suspension options FAQ - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
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just took these today, runner is dirty and it was snowin a bit
taken with my BB so not that great
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Runner looks great like that Presta! Can't wait to do the same to mine.
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I also did the DS 2.5/1.5. No gas mpg drop at all. 6 months later i did a wheel tire combo with some body mount and bumper shaving. With the new wheel tire combo I'm losing 2-3 mpg..+/-
Tires are LT285/60/18 Nitto Terras, E rated, on 18" KMCs. I DID order the P rated but this is what was installed...
I didnt think my mpg would drop that much.. im averaging 14/15 mpgs now,
Prior to wheel/tire was 17/18 mpg
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Presta24
I think, dont hold me to it, but i think that you will get the advertised 2/1 with the Cornfed, and with the Daystar you can expect 2-2.5 on the front and 1-1.5 in the rear. But if you like the look of mine with daystar is it cheaper. There is a thread some where on here that users have sent ther lift info and lift gained with a spreadsheet of all the numbers. Of course I cant find it now. This might hlp you though..
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When you added the Daystar, did you gain more ground clearance up front even though you are running stock tires? I am considering this lift and new shocks all around.
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When you added the Daystar, did you gain more ground clearance up front even though you are running stock tires? I am considering this lift and new shocks all around.
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Yes, def more clearance, but i didnt measure before so I am not sure how much. But the wife *****es having to "climb" into it, I noticed a dif in getting in too but no more than a few inches if I had to guess. If you do the diff drop though, which i didnt do, than you wont get and more clearance.
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Runner looks great like that Presta! Can't wait to do the same to mine.
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Thanks man, i am happy with it too! Now bigger tires hopefully
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