Designing a PCK for the 5th Gen, need some input..

[jkeith.w]

I honestly can't comment on that; my '96 doesn't have VSC!

Slight material thickness change and some minor tweaking to make it self-align a bit better:

Printing a revision now.


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[jkeith.w]

Getting there:

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[dot_tom]

Looking good. I'd be interested in one. Thanks

 

[Dave 41079]

Glad to see the quick progress on this. As soon as you have something produced, I'm definitely in. Thanks for the hard work.

 

[jkeith.w]

Glad to see the quick progress on this. As soon as you have something produced, I'm definitely in. Thanks for the hard work.

Cool, and thank you - I've got to kind of make time for the 4Runner stuff or it doesn't happen!

 

[jkeith.w]

Need part number help!

Hey guys,

while I'm waiting for the job quotes to come back, I could use some help with some part numbers...

The truck I borrowed to design the PCK is a 2011 with standard suspension, and it has been in a snowy region for some part of its life as evidenced by the rust on the suspension components.

I want to replace the swaybar bolts and links for the owner:

• the swaybar bolts appear to be a stepped m9x1.0 thread at the tip with an M10x1.0 at the base? There are four of them (2 per clamp) and I cannot find the Toyota part number to order them.
  
• Similarly, I cannot find the Toyota part number for the M14x1.5 Flange Nut that is on the upper panhard bar bolt.
  
• and lastly, I want to put longer swaybar links on there for her - is there an alternative Toyota part that folks use on the 5th gen after lifting them?

TIA for any help/guidance you can give on these!

 

[PeoplecallmeIan]

How strong is the OEM bracket to be needing this? I know on the wranglers they were weak as shit and had to be reinforced. If the Toyota stuff is strong like the rest of the vehicle, wouldn't an adjustable track bar/panhard be sufficient to bringing the body back in the correct position? I'm sure the combo of the upgraded bracket and bar would be extra nice and strong.

 

[SR5Bart]

I would be in for one of these for sure.

 

[squishmitten]

I can't speak highly enough of the quality of these kits, they're like Legos that fit right in place. I have your 3rd gen PCK on my truck and I recently helped my girl lift her truck. She got the Toytec frame drop, my friend who welds was not happy when he found out she got a different kit than yours :roll:

 

[jkeith.w]

How strong is the OEM bracket to be needing this? I know on the wranglers they were weak as shit and had to be reinforced. If the Toyota stuff is strong like the rest of the vehicle, wouldn't an adjustable track bar/panhard be sufficient to bringing the body back in the correct position? I'm sure the combo of the upgraded bracket and bar would be extra nice and strong.

Hi there, I haven’t seen an issue with strength, although the factory mount would indeed be the weak point with this kit - it uses thinner gauge steel than I would, but it is tied into the spring mount, so it does have a good foundation.

As far as bringing the body back into alignment; at rest, any approach can do that. The PCK is designed to correct geometry issues that affect handling, in addition to returning the axle center at rest.

Check this out: https://youtu.be/liR1--EHMg8

It explains the fundamental issues with an extended panhard bar in conjunction with a lift kit better than I can.




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[jkeith.w]

I can't speak highly enough of the quality of these kits, they're like Legos that fit right in place. I have your 3rd gen PCK on my truck and I recently helped my girl lift her truck. She got the Toytec frame drop, my friend who welds was not happy when he found out she got a different kit than yours :roll:

Thanks man - glad you like it!


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[Lava rocks]

I'm in for a pck also! Bought one for my brothers 3rd gen and it worked well .

 

[borfoo3]

I have to ask for us KDSS folks, will the PCK setup have any clearance issues? Interested in this

 

[jkeith.w]

I have to ask for us KDSS folks, will the PCK setup have any clearance issues? Interested in this

I'm not certain; and this is the only photo I could find of the KDSS:

Without better photos, I think it stands to reason that if the panhard can be lifted all the way to the crossmember on the axle end (as in, pull the bolt and physically lift that end) without interference it is probably not an issue?

(better photos would be helpful!)

 

[borfoo3]

I'm not certain; and this is the only photo I could find of the KDSS:

Without better photos, I think it stands to reason that if the panhard can be lifted all the way to the crossmember on the axle end (as in, pull the bolt and physically lift that end) without interference it is probably not an issue?

(better photos would be helpful!)

Some shots for the cause! Hope it helps:

 

[jkeith.w]

in that first shot, is that control box mounted aft of the crossmember?

EDIT: based on the second photo, it looks like it's clear of the range of motion of axle/panhard mount, so I feel confident there'd be no interference.

do you have any other photos?

 

[borfoo3]

in that first shot, is that control box mounted aft of the crossmember?

EDIT: based on the second photo, it looks like it's clear of the range of motion of axle/panhard mount, so I feel confident there'd be no interference.

do you have any other photos?

If you meant the large control box up there then I'm pretty sure it clears as it used to be covered by the spare tire.. (plus you can see the top mount of the KDSS piston vs its location)

I'm not in town till a few weeks so it's all I have for pics at the moment..

 

[Dave 41079]

in that first shot, is that control box mounted aft of the crossmember?

EDIT: based on the second photo, it looks like it's clear of the range of motion of axle/panhard mount, so I feel confident there'd be no interference.

do you have any other photos?

I have KDSS also, so if there's anything specific you need a picture of I could snap a couple for you. Just let me know.

 

[jkeith.w]

I have KDSS also, so if there's anything specific you need a picture of I could snap a couple for you. Just let me know.

Dave, if you could get a shot of the distance between the control box and the crossmember (viewing perpendicular to the centerline of the truck from the driver’s side) that would be helpful!

If you have a measuring tape, that’d be great also



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[Jdholder]

So - ready to sell these yet??