Leveling 100 Series? (6 Viewers)

[takeachance]

So I have a 2.5 inch OME suspension kit on my LX470 and it does a great job, but the front end pitches down a lot. I know that the cars came from the factory like that, but I see a lot of 100 series that are lifted and the downward pitch seems to be less noticeable. Is there anything you can do to make the car more level? I can also add pics if that helps.

 

[saucebox]

Let's see what it looks like

 

[GatorBait1551]

2001 Leveling kit?

Recently purchased a 2001 100 series. A 1-owner!!! Makes my 4th Landcruiser! Question for the masses - at this point, only wanting a leveling kit to raise the front-end. What is the desired lift (Inches) for the front. And, what/ which to buy? There are gaboodles of offerings via the...

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100-series FAQ

Featured trucks: 100 series featured trucks Photo threads 100 series pics 100 series basics Newbie guide to the 100, models, and inspection of a used vehicle (by Slee Off Road) How big of a tire can I fit with no lift? What is the thing/weight on the passenger side frame rail? Comparison of...

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search function is really helpful, along with the FAQ thread

 

[erse]

For those with torsion bar questions

Torsion bars 101 FOR NON AHC VEHICLES First some terms so the search function picks this up: - help with torsion bars - how to adjust torsion bars - reindex torsion bars This all went in Amy's thread but I thought those who weren't subscribes may like to see it. Ok lets try get to the...

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[customcruiser]

Crank the torsion bars.
Many say the 100 will drive funny when level and it needs a little rake.
Mine is level and drives fine for me - try and you can always adjust them back down

 

[cmck]

As was said above add a photo of your setup.

It’s possible the rear has a lift and front torsion bars have not been adjusted. It’s also possible that tbars were adjusted and settled the typical 1/2” to inch and not fine tuned.
It’s possible the tbars are maxed and no one wanted to re-index them to get the extra front adjustment.

Read the torsion bar threads and you should be able to figure out your situation. The key to driving well is the 50-60mm of down travel in the front suspension. If your level and have that down travel your probably ok.

 

[REZARF]

The 100 has performed better for me on the highway and at speed with 1/2" of rake front to rear. If I level the rig then the back end gets squirrely and unpredictable when you need to make evasive maneuvers at speed. I never notice anything on the trail either way but on the highway a little rake really plants the rig.

YMMV.

I used to chase this unicorn, but in the end the 100 likes 33's and a little rake... everything else to get a level 35" tired 100 is a slippery slope more bent towards looks than function. But that is just my humble opinion.

 

[gatormark91]

You will not be able to "level" it with the 2.5" lift. You are limited in the amount you can crank the up the tirsion bars, because you have to keep droop within the correct range.