Hi everyone! This is my first ever post so let me introduce myself. My name is Duc (like quack quack duck) and I have a 2015 LC200. Im not as fortunate as you guys, the VX models we have here has really limited options (No Sat Nav,no KDSS, 4.6L instead of 5.7) but I’m still very happy with my truck. I use it to commute to work (3hours 1 way) on pretty horrible roads. Half the trip is on the highway but the other half it’s full of pot holes and dips. I basically have to memorize where every road imperfections are to avoid any damage to the wheels or suspension. Anyways, I’ve had the truck for 3 years now with more than 100,000km I want to do some upgrades for the suspension and I would like to ask you lovely folks on this forum to help me out.
I’m thinking of switching the wheel setup to Fuel Vectors (they look almost the same as the Method Nv 305s but these have the correct 110mm bore size) in 20x9 +20. I was thinking of running these with Bf Goodrich KO2s or Falken Wildpeak ATW3 in size 285/65/18. This size with around 2inch lift seems to require the least fender trimming from my research on this forum (any input on this is much appreciated).
So my main goals for upgraded suspension are:
1/Retain Toyota reliability: I don’t want to get the suspension be rebuild often.
2/Comfortable ride: stock setup is a little too soft when it comes to hard braking and fast turning. Ideally I would want more control under these conditions without sacrificing too much OEM comfort. I do take my old folks on road trips from time to time and don’t want them complaining lol.
3/Medium height: I’m not looking for 2.5-3inch lift since I won’t be able to fit in the underground parking garage at my complex. Having the Rigid E2 50inch mounted on top of the roof I can barely squeeze in there.
4/ I do plan on adding a bullbar in the future. There have been times that I hit water buffaloes crossing roads. Luckily I stopped in time and the buffalo lived, but I did have to replace my front headlights. I know a bullbar won’t protect me from hitting a Buffalo at 40-50mph but at lower speed for sure it would save the trucks vital parts. I do not plan on adding a winch since I won’t do any off-roading in foreseeable future.
Im pretty new to modding a 4x4 so I’m all ears you guys. Thanks in advance!
Duc
I’m thinking of switching the wheel setup to Fuel Vectors (they look almost the same as the Method Nv 305s but these have the correct 110mm bore size) in 20x9 +20. I was thinking of running these with Bf Goodrich KO2s or Falken Wildpeak ATW3 in size 285/65/18. This size with around 2inch lift seems to require the least fender trimming from my research on this forum (any input on this is much appreciated).
So my main goals for upgraded suspension are:
1/Retain Toyota reliability: I don’t want to get the suspension be rebuild often.
2/Comfortable ride: stock setup is a little too soft when it comes to hard braking and fast turning. Ideally I would want more control under these conditions without sacrificing too much OEM comfort. I do take my old folks on road trips from time to time and don’t want them complaining lol.
3/Medium height: I’m not looking for 2.5-3inch lift since I won’t be able to fit in the underground parking garage at my complex. Having the Rigid E2 50inch mounted on top of the roof I can barely squeeze in there.
4/ I do plan on adding a bullbar in the future. There have been times that I hit water buffaloes crossing roads. Luckily I stopped in time and the buffalo lived, but I did have to replace my front headlights. I know a bullbar won’t protect me from hitting a Buffalo at 40-50mph but at lower speed for sure it would save the trucks vital parts. I do not plan on adding a winch since I won’t do any off-roading in foreseeable future.
Im pretty new to modding a 4x4 so I’m all ears you guys. Thanks in advance!
Duc