Front end stock height low on 4runner

[traileprsb]

Should I be concerned about this or is it normal that my 15 4runner trail with KDSS front height is lower than what it used to be a year back. I know the tires would cause the height to go down a bit but to my eyes it looks awfully lot. Any suggestions on whether I should be worried about it or bring it up with the dealer service.

Note: I am measuring the height of the front hood with respect to my height between a year ago and now.

Sorry if this has been addressed before or an amateur question, but I couldn't find any related information that could help me answer my question.

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[1engineer]

Should I be concerned about this or is it normal that my 15 4runner trail with KDSS front height is lower than what it used to be a year back. I know the tires would cause the height to go down a bit but to my eyes it looks awfully lot. Any suggestions on whether I should be worried about it or bring it up with the dealer service.

Note: I am measuring the height of the front hood with respect to my height between a year ago and now.

Sorry if this has been addressed before or an amateur question, but I couldn't find any related information that could help me answer my question.

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Ride height is predicated by the springs, tire diameter and/or any spacers. The chances of you having a spring problem is close to zero. Tire wear could account up to a half inch or so. Air pressure, if lower than last time you measured could account for another half inch even if only a few psi low. KDSS has no bearing on ride height nor do shocks or sway bars or LCA'S or anything else except weight in the vehicle.

 

[Apex Overland]

sounds like your 4Runner is asking you for a lift kit...

But it could be tire pressure as mentioned or even the springs settling in.
Nothing to worry about really.

 

[96r50]

Note: I am measuring the height of the front hood with respect to my height between a year ago and now.

Your description of your measuring technique leaves a lot to the imagination but if you're doing something like comparing the height of the Toyota emblem to your belly button from year to year there are a lot of variables to account for there

If you want to start taking accurate measurements to reference in the future you should measure from the centre of the hub to the bottom of the fender (see photo. Sorry I could only find a photo of a Jeep). Measuring it this way removes every variable, including tire size or pressure, and provides a strict measurement of suspension height that you can compare to any other 5th generation 4Runner.

FWIW as a comparison, the front hub to fender measurement on my 2010 is 19.25" and has been since I bought the truck in 2014.

 

[Bossman]

Should I be concerned about this or is it normal that my 15 4runner trail with KDSS front height is lower than what it used to be a year back.

Note: I am measuring the height of the front hood with respect to my height between a year ago and now.

Have you considered that possibly you are the one that has lost height? :laugh:

Why You Shrink As You Age, How to Prevent Loss of Height | Berkeley Wellness

If you are concerned with your height loss, please seek medical advice (not the Toyota dealer).

 

[traileprsb]

Have you considered that possibly you are the one that has lost height? [emoji23]

Why You Shrink As You Age, How to Prevent Loss of Height | Berkeley Wellness

If you are concerned with your height loss, please seek medical advice (not the Toyota dealer).

Ha ha. Good one. That's not an angle I was thinking at. Definitely not over a period of a year. Cheers!

Ride height is predicated by the springs, tire diameter and/or any spacers. The chances of you having a spring problem is close to zero. Tire wear could account up to a half inch or so. Air pressure, if lower than last time you measured could account for another half inch even if only a few psi low. KDSS has no bearing on ride height nor do shocks or sway bars or LCA'S or anything else except weight in the vehicle.

Definitely will check the tire pressure. Thanks

sounds like your 4Runner is asking you for a lift kit...

But it could be tire pressure as mentioned or even the springs settling in.
Nothing to worry about really.

Ha ha. Lift yes but have to save up to get a good one installed.

Your description of your measuring technique leaves a lot to the imagination but if you're doing something like comparing the height of the Toyota emblem to your belly button from year to year there are a lot of variables to account for there

If you want to start taking accurate measurements to reference in the future you should measure from the centre of the hub to the bottom of the fender (see photo. Sorry I could only find a photo of a Jeep). Measuring it this way removes every variable, including tire size or pressure, and provides a strict measurement of suspension height that you can compare to any other 5th generation 4Runner.

FWIW as a comparison, the front hub to fender measurement on my 2010 is 19.25" and has been since I bought the truck in 2014.

Thanks for the tip. I will start tracking it with this procedure.

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[RonJR]

View attachment 216351Here's the official way to measure the suspension height on a 4th gen. Along with removing all effects of tire pressure and tire size, it allows you to compare your measurements to the official Toyota specs.

There should be a similar manual page in the FSM for the 5th gen.

 

[catrains]

after about 2K miles the springs will take a set amount of drop. then as the shocks lose their ability the springs gradually do compress slowly over usage. the more they work bad road the faster the vehicle will drop. the wheel alignment will be off.

my 2016 1200 miles the springs dropped. the toe alignment was off. I set the toe in slightly because the steering was difficult to control on a poorly paved road wandering . perfect now.

as was mentioned measure from the hub center to the bottom of the wheel wells compare and document . this will also show if , as an example the right front spring is collapsed more than the left front.