Something else you might want to consider is to look for a replacement in a junkyard. Good luck, whatever you choose to do...

I remember a thread a few years ago about a guy with a similar issue - KDSS problem and no good fix. Any repair was also expensive; so he deleted it and installed a standard suspension. I did a site search to find this thread and came up empty. But a Google search on 4Runner KDSS removal did come up with several links and a video or two. You might try that.

So just wanted to post an update on my KDSS situation....
finally got back to addressing the KDSS issue on my rusty ol' Canadian 4runner. I was starting to get sick of the lean and rolling around corners.


Decided to go with option C) and remove the KDSS pistons and install some modified/fabricated links.

Finished the rear last weekend and it went really smooth. Ended up purchasing the rear right side link and lengthened it to 13 1/2 inches in length from center of the bolt hole to the bottom of the link. Also had to cut off 1/4 inch on each side of the upper bushing in order for it to fit in the perch where the KDSS piston used to be.


With just the rear link installed, the driver side lean is practically gone and the body roll has significantly decreased going around corners.

I have been driving for a week now and on road/highway ride is definitely better but this mod is going to to take away some wheel articulation and I'm guessing will make the ride off road a little stiffer/bumpy. I have yet to take it on a really rough trail to test.

I plan to fabricate and install the front link next week along with installing Bilstein 6112s/5100s all around and see how the performance is when all said and done.


So for all you northern folks that have rusted out or corroded KDSS components and don't wanna pay big $$$$ to have it replaced, this may be a solution for you. Ended up spending about $200 USD on parts for the front and rear sway bars. If you know how to weld or have a friend then this can be a pretty simple solution.

Some pics attached of the mod

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Hi, I just had the KDSS delelted by a shop on my 2010 TE. Northeast also.

The KDSS light remains on though. I would like to turn it off either by software (OBD2 scanner?) or physically (disconnect it).

Did you encounter this issue? If so, what have you done?

Thanks.

Where did you have the job done, how much did cost, how's the ride after the delete, I have the same truck and looking to do the same, if I can do some of the work myself I will..

I have yet to clear the KDSS light on my dash... currently living with it at the moment.


May I ask what did the shop do to delete? did they remove the hydraulic pistons and leave the bar disconnected on drivers side? or did they install something in place of the hydraulic pistons?

Did you get any info on doing the kdss delete. I know people have their lives and can get busy but it seems like they just disappear too lol.

I haven't heard anything from smoisan.

Search "Apache Offroad", they make a set of brackets to retrofit non-KDSS sways onto the rear and provide part numbers of other parts needed. For the front they say the LCA's are the same between KDSS/NON KDSS the provision is there for the link just a hole needs to drilled out and a nutsurt added to the frame. Obviously the rear brackets need to be welded on rear frame/axle housing. My buddy just bought a 2010 Trail with KDSS light on - reading 0psi so he has a leak somewhere and found these. I emailed them to see if they ship to Canada. I just bought a 2020 TRD OFF ROAD with KDSS after my order for a new 2024 got canceled by Toyota. I am willing to buy these brackets now and just throw them on a shelf for 10 yrs or whenever my KDSS has a problem that's not worth fixing haha. Love it so far though. The brackets are $68 on pre-order right now.

For the warning light I can't say for sure but it may be as simple as applying 12vdc to the appropriate wire in the cluster like you would for a TPMS delete

I remember when this place was all about trying to delete KDSS (a move I'm still considering doing).