2018 TRD ORP w/KDSS Level/Lift Options
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Daohaus
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I think she'll be more than happy w/ the springs
Will do. Hope to get them installed next week!
Update: Installed the front springs today. Below are crappy before and after pics. Took us about 3 hours but could probably do it in 2 or less next time.
Measurements are from center (eyeballing it) of wheel to bottom of fender.
Before / After
LF- 19 3/4" / 21 1/2"
LR- 22" / 22"
RF- 20"/ 21 1/2"
RR- 22" / 22"
I wound up with about a 1/2" of rake and i'm totally satisfied with that!
I had an alignment done immediately afterward. Neither side was too far out but the shop only did enough to bring each side back into acceptable tolerances. I asked if they could have done better and they said there is no benefit to be had as long as it falls within spec. I didn't feel like arguing so I just paid and drove home.
My wife loves the leveled look and the red springs! She will drive it tomorrow and will let me know if it handles any different (good or bad) than before.
Thanks for all the input and suggestions!
Measurements are from center (eyeballing it) of wheel to bottom of fender.
Before / After
LF- 19 3/4" / 21 1/2"
LR- 22" / 22"
RF- 20"/ 21 1/2"
RR- 22" / 22"
I wound up with about a 1/2" of rake and i'm totally satisfied with that!
I had an alignment done immediately afterward. Neither side was too far out but the shop only did enough to bring each side back into acceptable tolerances. I asked if they could have done better and they said there is no benefit to be had as long as it falls within spec. I didn't feel like arguing so I just paid and drove home.
My wife loves the leveled look and the red springs! She will drive it tomorrow and will let me know if it handles any different (good or bad) than before.
Thanks for all the input and suggestions!
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PeteDDesigner
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RIPNTEAR, How did you and your Wife like the feel of the Ride with the 1.75" Lift you stated you got out of the Dobinson C59-300 front springs with the stock shocks?
I am curious to find out as I have a slight front tire rubbing problem, (mainly in Reverse in over cranked steering wheel position) and I am thinking your solution of a slight raise to the front end ONLY, will remove the bulk of this? Any ideas by others? -After reading my build/specs below.
I have a 2018 4x4 TRD Off Road Premium with KDSS. I do not want to do a full Lift to the vehicle, as I did a 2.5"-3" Lift on a 2002 4x4 4 Runner, and Never afterwards really like the feel on highway driving above speeds of 65 mph.The 2018 is a whole different vehicle, and frankly has a more comfortable highway cruising feel I don't want to lose or mess up!
My changes to 4Runner are basic, I upgraded to next size up from Stock tires to BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2s at size LT 275/70R17 on Toyota Stock Rims (this Tire up size added about .6" to Diameter ), and this had NO rubbing in driving over a 15 month period.
Then wanting to increase the style to 4Runner, I added Black Matte Method Rims MR31579060512N 17x9 -12 Offset 4.5" Back space, with the same previous BFG All Terrain KO2s at same size LT 275/70R17, and I get some rubbing in Reverse with Steering Wheel Fully cranked in either direction. The Rims added about 1.5" Width over all, and the negative offset resulted in the back space of the 2 Tires Rim assemblies, decreasing by about 1/4". The rubbing appears to come from the outside most edge of the Tire when fully turned in Reverse, rubbing onto the rear lower face of inner rear - Front Fender Wheels by front outside of Tire ,especially during parking.
Lifting front vehicle 1.5-1.75" seems like it would provide adequate clearance to avoid this problem, as well as to more bring the SUV to a closer nearer level Pitch -front to back.
Any thoughts? Again I Do Not want to do an over all Lift to this vehicle, been there, done that, -- it was cool! But now want a 4Runner safe enough for my wife to drive on our road trips at 65-75mph, and be relaxing in reasonable cross winds.
Also I also don't want to do anything to render the KDSS not ideally effective.
Thanks
Pete
I am curious to find out as I have a slight front tire rubbing problem, (mainly in Reverse in over cranked steering wheel position) and I am thinking your solution of a slight raise to the front end ONLY, will remove the bulk of this? Any ideas by others? -After reading my build/specs below.
I have a 2018 4x4 TRD Off Road Premium with KDSS. I do not want to do a full Lift to the vehicle, as I did a 2.5"-3" Lift on a 2002 4x4 4 Runner, and Never afterwards really like the feel on highway driving above speeds of 65 mph.The 2018 is a whole different vehicle, and frankly has a more comfortable highway cruising feel I don't want to lose or mess up!
My changes to 4Runner are basic, I upgraded to next size up from Stock tires to BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2s at size LT 275/70R17 on Toyota Stock Rims (this Tire up size added about .6" to Diameter ), and this had NO rubbing in driving over a 15 month period.
Then wanting to increase the style to 4Runner, I added Black Matte Method Rims MR31579060512N 17x9 -12 Offset 4.5" Back space, with the same previous BFG All Terrain KO2s at same size LT 275/70R17, and I get some rubbing in Reverse with Steering Wheel Fully cranked in either direction. The Rims added about 1.5" Width over all, and the negative offset resulted in the back space of the 2 Tires Rim assemblies, decreasing by about 1/4". The rubbing appears to come from the outside most edge of the Tire when fully turned in Reverse, rubbing onto the rear lower face of inner rear - Front Fender Wheels by front outside of Tire ,especially during parking.
Lifting front vehicle 1.5-1.75" seems like it would provide adequate clearance to avoid this problem, as well as to more bring the SUV to a closer nearer level Pitch -front to back.
Any thoughts? Again I Do Not want to do an over all Lift to this vehicle, been there, done that, -- it was cool! But now want a 4Runner safe enough for my wife to drive on our road trips at 65-75mph, and be relaxing in reasonable cross winds.
Also I also don't want to do anything to render the KDSS not ideally effective.
Thanks
Pete
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