[bigbadpoppa]

Hi all, for those in BC, does anyone have recommendations on a shop that is familiar and well versed in lifting 4runners with KDSS.

Called up a few generic shops like CapIt and they had no clue.

Ill be honest, i dont know much about lifts so im looking for a reputable shop working with kdss to hold my hand. Ive always been a sport car motorcycle guy.

[drthrnnr]

https://www.rpiequipped.com/

These guys just started doing 4runners. I haven’t used them but know of people that have. Not sure on prices but they’ll definitely set you up.

[thecoyote]

I would also like to know. Just got a TRD Off Road and sussing out my options on lifting. Based in Van too.

My cousin recommended North Shore Off Road, but I haven't talked to them yet.

[bigbadpoppa]

Thanks. Ill try rpi.

Nshore is very popular. But i usally see them working mostly on jeeps.

I usually start my convo "are you guys familiar with lifting a vehicle with kdss"? If they sound clueless then i move on.

The shops locally here seem limited in working woth kdss. Just want someone who has at least done a dew installs with kdss so thet know how to properly navigate around it.

[thecoyote]

If you think of it, pop back on here when you've settled on somewhere. Or PM me the details. Would love to know how it works out and what it costs.

[Drizzie]

Dales Auto do a LOT of Toyota's. Out on the Surrey/Langley border.

[Swarty]

Originally Posted by bigbadpoppa

Thanks. Ill try rpi.

Nshore is very popular. But i usally see them working mostly on jeeps.

I usually start my convo "are you guys familiar with lifting a vehicle with kdss"? If they sound clueless then i move on.

The shops locally here seem limited in working woth kdss. Just want someone who has at least done a dew installs with kdss so thet know how to properly navigate around it.

KDSS isn't that big of a deal when you are lifting and very few shops will have seen a vehicle equipped with it since only some LandCruisers and even less 4runners have the system. Any decent shop will do fine. I did my TE in my garage no problem. You are unnecessarily limiting yourself.

[BCtrail]

Hi bigbadpoppa.
I'm in Vancouver have a kdsd trail2010 and found a shop in north van called Krangle automotive.talk too frank.has worked on my forerunner understands kdss and would be able to handle that job

[BCtrail]

Originally Posted by BCtrail

Hi bigbadpoppa.
I'm in Vancouver have a kdsd trail2010 and found a shop in north van called Krangle automotive.talk too frank.has worked on my forerunner understands kdss and would be able to handle that job

I have talked too north shore off road before and that blank look is there when you say kdss.

[snorola]

Big Country Customs in Abbotsford BC

The owner has a 5th gen T4R, I just ordered sliders from them

http://bigcountrycustoms.com

[bigbadpoppa]

great suggestions, i'll try for Dales first, just cause I liked his youtube video! lol


On another note: Is there a BC / Vancouver area 4runner forum / ride group? I'd love to start doing some mild rides and meet some new enthusiast.

I'm not on facebook, but I believe there is one there. Just wondering forum active groups or club websites etc.

[jman41]

Originally Posted by drthrnnr

https://www.rpiequipped.com/

These guys just started doing 4runners. I haven’t used them but know of people that have. Not sure on prices but they’ll definitely set you up.

I can strongly recommend them, but I am biased since my friend Jonny owns the shop and they've done all the work on my 4R, which has kdss.

If you have any more questions regarding them feel free to pm me.

[bigbadpoppa]

Ok maybe ill try again. Tried calling yesterday...no answer.

[jkd4141]

I agree with @Swarty .....I have never done a lift before on a 4x4 until I did my 4 runner with KDSS...last summer...ITS NOT that hard at all...just time consuming......just take your time and read the posts on this forum and they will walk you right thru the installation.....and you will have a much better understanding of your vehicle if you have troubles out in the middle of no where!.....You Can Do It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Swarty]

Originally Posted by BCtrail

I have talked too north shore off road before and that blank look is there when you say kdss.

KDSS isn’t really involved or at all common so I wouldn’t expect shops to remember the name. A mechanic could easily have installed a system. Saw the unusual sway bar, went “neat” and then not bothered about it again. It doesn’t affect the install and doesn’t need to be touched during a lift install. Expecting shops to remember the system will just limit you needlessly. Lots of great shops don’t remember every random brand acronym.