I have to say that the AHC is a good system that lasted 240 miles. The jarring ride points to failing globes and sometimes the car settles down quite quickly causing the pump to level the car more often than before. Feels like it's time to move to conventional suspension set up. I will miss the AHC!
For springs, I will be going with OME 2860 rear and OME torsion bar. I call ARB's tech line asking about using 2865 as recommended by a few reputable shop, but all they can reference is 2860 on their fitment guide. Guess I was expecting a more technical explanation from tech line?? The spec sheet also show 2860 having different height for left and right with 2865 shows the same height and I presume would require a spacer?
For shocks, I will be going with Toyota OEM. It seems this is the most comfortable from other's review and I can always go with something else when they are done.
I measured the ride height from fender to hub and it shows 21.5" in rear and 20" in front and I want minimal lift in the front and back.
I have a few questions about this.
Assuming the rear will have 2.5" lift and the front will have a 1" lift; Should I get a diff drop? Can the torsion bar be adjusted to have less lift?
I will be taking this to a shop for the work and the quotes from different shops for the suspension conversion has been quite consistent between 4 to 5 hours, but the quote for AHC components removal ranges from 2 hours to 4 hours with some shops insisting that this is a must do to prevent leakage while others are quoting this as optional. Assuming that the system will be bled dry prior to AHC struts removal, do I really need to remove all the AHC components?
Also, are there any bushings that I should be replacing while i'm there anyway?
Any input will be appreciated. Many thanks.
For springs, I will be going with OME 2860 rear and OME torsion bar. I call ARB's tech line asking about using 2865 as recommended by a few reputable shop, but all they can reference is 2860 on their fitment guide. Guess I was expecting a more technical explanation from tech line?? The spec sheet also show 2860 having different height for left and right with 2865 shows the same height and I presume would require a spacer?
For shocks, I will be going with Toyota OEM. It seems this is the most comfortable from other's review and I can always go with something else when they are done.
I measured the ride height from fender to hub and it shows 21.5" in rear and 20" in front and I want minimal lift in the front and back.
I have a few questions about this.
Assuming the rear will have 2.5" lift and the front will have a 1" lift; Should I get a diff drop? Can the torsion bar be adjusted to have less lift?
I will be taking this to a shop for the work and the quotes from different shops for the suspension conversion has been quite consistent between 4 to 5 hours, but the quote for AHC components removal ranges from 2 hours to 4 hours with some shops insisting that this is a must do to prevent leakage while others are quoting this as optional. Assuming that the system will be bled dry prior to AHC struts removal, do I really need to remove all the AHC components?
Also, are there any bushings that I should be replacing while i'm there anyway?
Any input will be appreciated. Many thanks.