Given your tone in the posts, you got the HE elitism down - you will fit right in.
Black Headliner: Terra vs HE (no cooler) Need some 2nd opinions (1 Viewer)
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you're absolutely correct. White+bronze wheel was how I set up my last build, and what I'll be doing for the 200 too. Was planning bronze method for the non-HEs. But obviously I won't be complaing if it's an HE.
well my wifes HE is exactly 1inch higher than my poverty spec 200, all around
so the fact that it adds inches, is indeed on topic for a HE owner
xeuxaz
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Alright, out with it. How many LCs do you have? *jealousy starting to grow*
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I've read that the HE rear is slightly higher due to lack of third row. But the front too?
it is the wife's, that one is not mine
it isn't when my wife is sitting in it!
Ha! I was trying to turn the A/C off earlier today and gave up.
My cooler box is always on. Makes sense now why I couldn't turn off the A/C
Just the two row HE is significantly higher in the back due to different rate springs. You said above you would remove the third row if you get the HE. If that is your plan, I would recommend just find a 2row HE. You will also benefit on having the back higher. As far as I know, even if you remove the seats from the 3row HEs, you will still be pretty much leveled with the front.
My opinion is biased since I have an HE. I just love the HE's look and "lifted" look. If you plan to keep it for life, get the one you want more - which seems to be the non-HE, brown seats. But if you plan to trade-in in the future, the HE adds significant value to your trade.
HE - king of the 200
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Yea I've been reading more into the different spring rate thing. But I guess due to the limited amount of HEs, the data is also pretty limited.
I will remove 3rd row for sure. So you're saying a 2row HE rear will sit higher than a 3row (HE or not), with 3rd row removed?
This is very trivial, the rear height will not affect my decision, I'm just curious.
What makes HE the lifted look?
The funny thing is after babbling this topic with my friends, we all came to the conclusion that I'd be happy with either choice. Terra is great bc I love the color. HE is great bc of headlights/grill/and bronze wheels.
I even tried the "coin flip" trick for decision making, and it amounted to nothing. Heart will be happy either way. I guess thats why my brain is trying identify some logical differences, like the coolbox, to become the decision maker.
Correct. The 2rowHE has the longer springs which makes it higher in the back. My understanding is that all other 3row LC (HE included) have the shorter springs, I guess due to the added weight.
IMO it just happens with the 2row HE, due to the spring-rate discussion above. That adds several inches in the back and, if you pair that with the OEM strut spacer, you get (to me) the perfect OEM stance for the LCHE. I was at a red light the other day and a guy waved to me and asked if I had a lift on my truck. I told him, no Just the OEM spacers and the HE being higher in the back.
HE owners are admired, respected, stared at, waved to, taken pics of
Non HE owners are mistaken for Highlanders
How fickle the Earth is…
HE owners buy tickets to the quail, non HE guys roam the parking lot trash cans for wrist bands.
bloc
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The springs have a longer free length, as well as a thinner wire and less wraps, suggesting a lower spring rate. Which makes sense, given the reduced loads expected in the back of a HE.
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