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Old 03-20-2023, 11:54 AM #46
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You are saying that the problem is that the rear is set high for purposes of utility. The ground clearance is less than 9.6" because of the front sag. When I put the Bilsteins on the ground clearance is within spec and the front driveshafts are parallel with the ground. I think gas mileage was the driving factor for Toyota. Opinions are like noses, everyone has one and they all smell.
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You are saying that the problem is that the rear is set high for purposes of utility. The ground clearance is less than 9.6" because of the front sag. When I put the Bilsteins on the ground clearance is within spec and the front driveshafts are parallel with the ground. I think gas mileage was the driving factor for Toyota. Opinions are like noses, everyone has one and they all smell.
I'm saying it's reasonable to guess that the slight rake is so that the truck doesn't blind oncoming traffic when loaded to spec with either cargo or a trailer.

Gas mileage? You're right, we're both guessing. Not sure how stressed Toyota is in microns of gas mileage in their SUVs which are tracked differently, AND also not sure how much of a gas mileage gain we'd see from a marginal lowering of the front end.

Maybe they just think the rake looks bad a%$

Back to topic though: I really appreciate the info on the 5100s. When it comes time to replace in my Limited it'll be handy.
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That reminds me, I have to re-adjust the headlights.
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I lifted/leveled (1.75F/.75R) my 4Runner almost 3 years ago. My average fuel mileage since the lift is 18.6 mpg. The lifetime average is also 18.6 mpg. So for me, there was no noticeable difference in mpg. I’m pretty sure the factory rake is for the same reason most every truck has one, so you don’t end up nose high when you load up the back or hook up to a trailer.
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Headlights all adjusted, went too far down first time, had to bring them back up.

I usually don't use the trailer that much, so I can live with dragging A@# a little.

Personally I like the level stance, and a little more space under the TRD skidplate.
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