Funny, i was just starting to explore taking the system off. Curious to follow the journey if you go that route.
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Curious where you've heard of people removing KDSS? I don't recall anyone here doing it - perhaps you mean the AHC system on the LX?
If OPs threads aren’t rusted into dust there should even be welded inserts in the holes already.Found a random article of an AUS spec GXL LC200, that doesn't look to have KDSS. Looks like it uses the LX rear sway bar config.
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If I'm staring at this right, the passenger side sway bar bracket on the axle looks to be bolt on to the panhard bracket. Which the USDM LC200 should have an interface for. So the USDM LC200 is missing the welded bracket on the driver side. In the grand scheme of things, that's not hard to add.
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If OPs threads aren’t rusted into dust there should even be welded inserts in the holes already.
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I may not have seen a thread of 200s doing it or I can't find it. This is a medium-length thread about 4Runners doing it.
I would strongly advise you seriously consider the fact that the dealer is in over their head and you end up with a money pit. What is the competency of this dealer?Thanks for all of the advice everyone, you are so much help. We are going with the full KDSS replacement from the dealer. I am going to slather it from end to end with some type of powerful protector. Is Cosmoline still a thing?
Thank you, you have a point. I took it in and asked for the KDSS to be balanced and it was diagnosed as a broken passenger strut. Then they pulled the strut and it was a learning moment. I should run Forest run.I would strongly advise you seriously consider the fact that the dealer is in over their head and you end up with a money pit. What is the competency of this dealer?
To my knowledge, nobody on here has ever had a complete KDSS system replacement. I’d dump the pressure from the system allowing the truck to level, sell the truck at Camax, and buy another.
Yes, cosmoline is still sold. There are lots of other rust deterrent options on the market as well.Thanks for all of the advice everyone, you are so much help. We are going with the full KDSS replacement from the dealer. I am going to slather it from end to end with some type of powerful protector. Is Cosmoline still a thing?
I may not have seen a thread of 200s doing it or I can't find it. This is a medium-length thread about 4Runners doing it.
Jeremy556 said:Toyota-4Runner.org - https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3609643-post81.html
Of course, YMMV depending upon mods, but my experience: Felt like going from a shifter cart to a trophy truck.
With the KDSS front swaybar, at low speeds under 10mph everything was great, above that, bumps that hit both front wheels at the same time were fine, but as soon as there was any sort of washboard or any tiny bump that didn't hit both sides at exactly the same time, it was is if the front wheels were connected directly to the frame with no suspension at all. The ride was physically punishing, my front bumper was slamming into my fenders (with a huge 1" gap) all the time, and was actually tearing the vehicle slowly apart (stress cracks all over.)
Now with the front sway bar removed, on desert roads that I would have to air down to around 15psi and keep to about 25-30mph to avoid bumper hitting body, I can cruise down at 60+ mph at 30psi in complete comfort and my bumper hoops barely wiggle.
MountainBiker said:Toyota-4Runner.org - https://www.toyota-4runner.org/3609762-post82.html
That fits with my experience. However, even under 10mph I get a lot of head toss, constantly hitting my head on the grab handle above the door. Articulation is fine with KDSS, but there seems to be a delay in response, so it is still very harsh on the 1-3" tall rocks or bumps when hit with one wheel. All this even with the KDSS wire unplugged!
I have a friend that sold his 2016 Trail/KDSS drive it, and he said my 2017 is much more harsh. Maybe somethings wrong with it, but like I said, articulation is actually very good, for a KDSS vehicle.
My man.Final follow-up: I hit the easy button and sold it to the blue and yellow corporation.
It had 118K miles, I think it probably went to their auction or some other channel they use.My man.
Power Play: buy it back with CarMax warranty and have them pay for it
The million dollar question. How much did they pay you.It had 118K miles, I think it probably went to their auction or some other channel they use.
They were at $35k the other two were $33K and $28K. KBB was $36K-$39K I think.The million dollar question. How much did they pay you.
I will guess $39,500.00
The only way forwardMy man.
Power Play: buy it back with CarMax warranty and have them pay for it