hoser
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I would like some kind of sway bar whether KDSS or standard LX but IIRC, retrofitting the LX sway-bars to an LC200 doesn't seem like simple bolt-on affair.
200 Series Portal Axles (2 Viewers)
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Maintaining LX AHC is a goal for me as long as I can.
Thats cool to hear from everyone. Most of the Toyota platforms we sell portals to delete KDSS and height control, but I figured it would be different on the 200 series chassis. I nerded out see Ben from Dissent use the AHC on 37's on his LX700H, I want to see more of that
I wouldn’t run stock LC suspension, but I would definitely run AHC.
What do you mean? You have the Werewolf portals right? Are you still utilizing the AHC on your Lexus?
nwfl4runner
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Been rocking 37s and AHC for 3 years now without issue. Only thing that would make me switch it would be SASing the front
Do it!
turbo8
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I wonder if it would be possible to do a SAS and keep AHC. By using rear AHC components on the front.
nwfl4runner
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I’ve thought about that but worried that there wasn’t sufficient travel out of them to make it work
Hmmm....just spitballing with not too much critical thinking involved because I ate a big lunch and am too tired and lazy right now to do so, but I wonder if an SAS hybrid system that left the suspension travel conventional which would allow for easy long travel swaps, but keep the height adjustment only part of AHC.
Yes I am. And yes I would still run it, and I think it would be good, but I decided it was time for an offroad specific suspension. I think AHC is the most versatile suspension on the market, and it literally does everything well, but I’m at the point where I want my suspension to do excellent off-road - not just good enough. I’m going to be doing some difficult trails. I also want more articulation and travel.
Having to delete AHC would be a deal breaker for me. I would like to keep AHC at all costs.
I’m pretty close to Stellarbuilt and am willing to offer up my 21’ LX for R&D if needed.
You can keep AHC with either Werewolf or 74 Weld. Ben from Dissent is running 74s on his LX 700h with AHC no issues. Werewolf wouldn’t have any issues either.
This is true--I saw a sneaky comment on a Dissent post about the 200 series being under development about a month ago and I had previously discussed with Quinn the 6-lug likelihood
I put my 6-lug wheels on order a month ago--downside is brand new model and first production run not slated until November with a late December/early Jan delivery. Even if the portals are out next week this is at best a winter project now
I think switching to 6 lug is a huge plus with the portals. Way more wheel/beadlock options with the 6 lug. I’m preparing for the full package to cost closer to $30k with portals, wheels, tires, brake upgrade, and labor.
I'm with you on that; there are not a ton of attractive 5 lug wheels with high offset. It sucks for the added cost, but the options that are out there are so good. So much availability for the 250/300 that will now work. Truthfully too I have a hard time justifying switching from beautiful factory forged BBS to something cheap and cast just because it fits. I want nice wheels as well and for a long time I thought the only solution for 5 lugs were a set of custom Braid's.
Overall cost will greatly depend on wheel/tire setup--I'm estimating that will be $6-10k depending on specific choices. I'm curious if 74Weld is going to include brakes like they used to do with the Tacoma kits; my gut is leaning yes given the necessity of switching to a different lug pattern and I know they've been focusing some on all inclusive packages lately. I personally think $30k will end up being on the extreme low end and $35k being about average if including labor too
Yes, just like all of our other kits everything needed to install will be included. Rotors and calipers included.
They will be $17k for the kit
$3k install if you aren’t doing it yourself
If you go with a set of Methods or something, and 37” Nitto or Toyo or something you’re looking at about $3k
So if a shop is doing your install you’re looking at about $23k all in
Just FYI: Rob (the US distributor for Werewolf portals), drove 12 hours to my house to fix my tone ring that had somehow moved out of place. Now that that’s fixed, AHC is fully functional - no lights on the dash and everything works.
So for those of you wondering if Werewolf portals are compatible with AHC, the answer is yes.
Also, if you were wondering what kind of customer service you’ll get with Werewolf, I hope this is a good example. Dude drove 12 hours, fixed the tone ring (and installed RCV’s for me), turned around and drove home. No charge, no expectations. Unreal.
So for those of you wondering if Werewolf portals are compatible with AHC, the answer is yes.
Also, if you were wondering what kind of customer service you’ll get with Werewolf, I hope this is a good example. Dude drove 12 hours, fixed the tone ring (and installed RCV’s for me), turned around and drove home. No charge, no expectations. Unreal.
WOW! Hat's off to Rob. THAT's amazing customer service IMO.
Is this the standard level of service that anyone purchasing Werewolf Portals should expect?
