Extended Rear KDSS Sway Bar Link For More Travel? (1 Viewer)

[Boston Mangler]

In my ongoing quest to replace every single rubber bushing on my high mileage 200, I came across this…

Never seen it mentioned or discussed here.

Claims “considerably more suspension travel with supporting mods” and supposedly helps with “Lean”

This is of minimal interest to me, as I’m not building a crawler, but found it interesting as I’ve never seen it discussed here for those trying to eek out as much travel as possible.

Its also about $30 cheaper than the stock unit replacement

Thoughts?

Extended Rear KDSS Sway Bar Link (Single)

TRC4308 has been designed and manufactured in a one piece forged design with OE specification bushes and ball stud to replicate the factory component in function and appearance.Suited to KDSS fitted 200 Series Land Cruisers with 50+mm of suspension lift.The link allows considerably more...

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[bloc]

My understanding of the KDSS system leads me to believe the balance of front to rear depends heavily on the length of the front and rear lever arms.

Changing the length of one but not the other in proportion seems like it could upset this balance.

 

[Boston Mangler]

My understanding of the KDSS system leads me to believe the balance of front to rear depends heavily on the length of the front and rear lever arms.

Changing the length of one but not the other in proportion seems like it could upset this balance.

Thanks. That sounds logicial

I’ll honestly admit I don’t have an understanding of how it works yet. But will eventually do some reading up on it

Mine seems to work well and I’m very happy it on road and in the twisties, but haven’t had it Offroad yet. Waiting on sliders

 

[bloc]

Thanks. That sounds logicial

I’ll honestly admit I don’t have an understanding of how it works yet. But will eventually do some reading up on it

Mine seems to work well and I’m very happy it on road and in the twisties, but haven’t had it Offroad yet. Waiting on sliders

I put a thread together on the valve internals and very rough understanding of how the rams work.. still want to do something more in-depth on the lever arms and geometry, but too much on my plate for that for the foreseeable future.

Here it is though

Anatomy of a KDSS valve

I think you guys and gals are gonna like this.. HUGE thanks to @jimoldguy who shipped me his rust-damaged KDSS valve after it was replaced for him with a new one. That can't have been cheap. Fortunately for me he kept the old one, and when I PM'd asking if he'd send it for a project I'm working...

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[TLC2013]

I researched into this some time back after stumbling across this extended travel bar on ebay. Couldn't find any real world reviews/test results. If i remember correctly it is designed to be used in conjuction with the front kdss sway bar bracket. Does the front kdss bracket extend travel? Never heard of this before.
Considering my rig's travel is already limited by the fender liner/wheel wells with 34" tires that rub at full articulation i dont see a benefit. Maybe after a body lift and 35"+ tires i'd consider running this bar.

 

[TLC2013]

KDSS Extension Link?

Can anyone tell me anything more about this KDSS extension link mentioned on Facebook? Would this do the same as a KDSS relocation? Is it a Toyota part?

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[Boston Mangler]

KDSS Extension Link?

Can anyone tell me anything more about this KDSS extension link mentioned on Facebook? Would this do the same as a KDSS relocation? Is it a Toyota part?

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Good info, thanks for sharing. Interesting

 

[Boston Mangler]

I put a thread together on the valve internals and very rough understanding of how the rams work.. still want to do something more in-depth on the lever arms and geometry, but too much on my plate for that for the foreseeable future.

Here it is though

Anatomy of a KDSS valve

I think you guys and gals are gonna like this.. HUGE thanks to @jimoldguy who shipped me his rust-damaged KDSS valve after it was replaced for him with a new one. That can't have been cheap. Fortunately for me he kept the old one, and when I PM'd asking if he'd send it for a project I'm working...

forum.ih8mud.com

Veryyy Cool! Thanks you!