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[CaptRussia253]

Alright all you guys with KDSS system and have a lean on the passenger side. Mine is lower by 1/4” in the front passenger and 3/4” in the rear.

What is the best option to get rid of the lean?
-loosen the valve and drive up on a wood block
-KDSS spacers
-KDSS delete
-deal with the stupid lean

 

[Tex68w]

From what I understand the KDSS sway bar spacers haven't been all that effective or only sightly improve the lean. The valve adjustment is short lived as the system is always changing. Some days mine looks damn near level and others the bar passenger side is squatting an inch and a half, it's frustrating.

You could delete the system but I am not sure how involved it is or how many have pursued that route. Supposedly there is an electronic switch system coming to market that resets the system with the push of a button at will. I am following it closely and they are close to a full production unit and hope to have it to market by the end of the year.

 

[Acrad]

I wonder if anyone has leveraged Techstream to perform an active test to open KDSS valves? Perhaps with vehicle jacked up opposite side of lean? Similar idea to opening valves and driving up blocks but a little less physical work.

Toyota 4Runner: Data List / Active Test - Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System - Service Manual

www.to4runner.net

 

[Tex68w]

I wonder if anyone has leveraged Techstream to perform an active test to open KDSS valves? Perhaps with vehicle jacked up opposite side of lean? Similar idea to opening valves and driving up blocks but a little less physical work.

Toyota 4Runner: Data List / Active Test - Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System - Service Manual

www.to4runner.net

This is along the lines of what they are doing.

 

[CaptRussia253]

I did open the valves, drive up the block on the driver rear and closed the valves. After driving off the block my front is leveled but the rear is still at 3/4” lean. They said to repeat the process but drive up something taller. I’ll give it a go this morning.

There has been someone with a 4runner that deleted their KDSS and love it. I’ll try to find it.

 

[CaptRussia253]

What about adding this coil spacer to the passenger rear? It’s 20mm so roughly 3/4”

Polyurethane Rear Coil Spacer | 20mm for Toyota 4Runner (2003-2024)

Produced from high density injection moulded polyurethane, allow fine tuning or larger adjustment of vehicle ride height, most commonly used to trim level after heavy accessories have been fitted. Notes: Sold Individually 20mm thickness or about 3/4" Not compatible with Grande models

ironman4x4america.com

 

[Acrad]

Even heard spirited driving in circles at an empty parking into lean can help

 

[Acrad]

There is a Russian video...IIRC.... can't find at moment that did that but they just used jacks and did front and rear at the same time.

 

[CaptRussia253]

There is a Russian video...IIRC.... can't find at moment that did that but they just used jacks and did front and rear at the same time.

Find it please!!!

 

[CaptRussia253]

So after driving around town the measurements are 1/4” lean in the front and just under 3/4” in the rear.

 

[Acrad]

Apprears to be here in KDSS Lean thread and Saudi Arabia with a Prado.

KDSS Lean

Hey everyone, I'm sure most know about the topic, between landcruisers, 4runners and the 150, we have seen KDSS equipped Toyotas with either a lot of lean, little to none or none at all. Can any of you help me or make any suggestions. I have tried this It did not really do anything. On the...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[CaptRussia253]

Apprears to be here in KDSS Lean thread and Saudi Arabia with a Prado.

KDSS Lean

Hey everyone, I'm sure most know about the topic, between landcruisers, 4runners and the 150, we have seen KDSS equipped Toyotas with either a lot of lean, little to none or none at all. Can any of you help me or make any suggestions. I have tried this It did not really do anything. On the...

forum.ih8mud.com

Weird they lift the left side over the right like every other video I’ve watched. I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks!

 

[Tex68w]

It doesn't last.

 

[Acrad]

Easiest correction will likely be empty parking lot circles with the Blackgate Customs KDSS switch engaged.

 

[CaptRussia253]

It doesn't last.

If it lasts for a few months and I have to correct it I’m ok with that. Only took me 10 minutes in the garage.

 

[CaptRussia253]

Easiest correction will likely be empty parking lot circles with the Blackgate Customs KDSS switch engaged.

Interesting. Any idea when this will be available?

 

[CaptRussia253]

Also here are some GX pictures to make us happy haha

 

[Tex68w]

It won't last that long. The switch will be out before the end of the year. I should have one from the first run.

 

[CaptRussia253]

It won't last that long. The switch will be out before the end of the year. I should have one from the first run.

Once you get it let us know how you like it and if it fixed the lean permanently. Thanks!

 

[Tex68w]

Once you get it let us know how you like it and if it fixed the lean permanently. Thanks!

Will do! They have been field testing it for a while now. I have high hopes.

I avoided KDSS on all three of the 5th Gen 4Runners we owned prior to this GX for this very reason. IMHO, with KDSS the juice isn't worth the squeeze. I wish it were an option on the GX like it is on the 4Runner, I would have bought one without it if it were.