LX570 AHC height modifications (lift it!) (4 Viewers)

[sleeoffroad]

Lift does not provide more tire size clearance. It only changes the starting point where the suspension starts cycling from. There are some minor exceptions to this and that is when you use the adjustable UCA's and bottom eccentrics to move the wheel position forward or backswards in the wheelwell.

Does not matter if you cheat the ACH, if it is a Tacoma whatever Toyota IFS, when the wheel is compressed it is pretty much in the same spot for a lifted vs non lifted vehicle unless the lenght of the A-arms are changed, or bump stops changed.

 

[Chocolate]

@sleeoffroad

Aside from the heavy duty bumpers front and rear (wanting a front one), could you say what has been done to your shop LX? Any AHC modifications?

Any info on any LX-specific items for sale, such as sliders?

 

[TeCKis300]

There was some rubbing, i trimmed the fender liners and the front mud flaps. That took care of it.

Do you have a picture of the trimmed areas? I'm particularly interested in the front mud flaps.

I have 305/55/20s (33.2") tires in at the tire shop and wanted to know if I should pre-trim or heat/contour and specific areas prior.

 

[stellz996]

hi all those looking for full 2 inch lift i have something im putting together once i have the bullbar and few other bits of gear on

i bought arear shovk for my 08 lexus cut it open and found that its simply a monotube shock inside, so will be having 2 inch extended units made and will use the factory piston and valves, along with this you will need the following.

upper control arms (lc200)

2 inch springs (rate will depend on your
accessories)

ahc fluid

diff dropkit(lc200)

2 inch rear sway bar extensions

1 inch front sway bar extensions

sensors will need to be lowered using 2 inch brackets so car thinks its standard hieght.

this is a very simplified list, ive factored in a cost of about 4 grand (aud)

will start a thread soon on my build for you all to follow, bull bar is first

 

[stellz996]

OK fellow LX'rs (we need a cool nickname). I Adjusted the sensor on each corner of the truck and achieved 1.25" of lift roughly. I measured each corner from the fender to the top of the rim. It measured 10" before and 11''1/8-1/4 after in the front and similar in the rear. It also helped to level the rake. Its now 11.25" +-1/8" all around. See Pics. Hope this helps! Its not a massive difference but for 10min in the driveway, i'll take it.

First pics are in H and second pics are in N
Last is in H

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hey mate how did you work out adjusting the rear as one is set higher then the other to accomodate for fuel and fuel tank weight

 

[DeckerT4R]

hey mate how did you work out adjusting the rear as one is set higher then the other to accomodate for fuel and fuel tank weight

I measured, adjusted, measured, adjusted ect..till it was even. Ha

 

[DeckerT4R]

hi all those looking for full 2 inch lift i have something im putting together once i have the bullbar and few other bits of gear on

i bought arear shovk for my 08 lexus cut it open and found that its simply a monotube shock inside, so will be having 2 inch extended units made and will use the factory piston and valves, along with this you will need the following.

upper control arms (lc200)

2 inch springs (rate will depend on your
accessories)

ahc fluid

diff dropkit(lc200)

2 inch rear sway bar extensions

1 inch front sway bar extensions

sensors will need to be lowered using 2 inch brackets so car thinks its standard hieght.

this is a very simplified list, ive factored in a cost of about 4 grand (aud)

will start a thread soon on my build for you all to follow, bull bar is first

I'm interested to see what you come up with for an actual lift!

 

[stellz996]

I'm interested to see what you come up with for an actual lift!

im just doing all the home work and research at the moment as if 1 little bit is not spot on the whole thing will be a disaster haja, will let you know when i start doing the work

 

[stellz996]

I measured, adjusted, measured, adjusted ect..till it was even. Ha

so you only adjusted the left hand side one for the rear?

hey mate how did you work out adjusting the rear as one is set higher then the other to accomodate for fuel and fuel tank weight

ahye, the minute i move the nack left one the whole system is put out haha, i think maybe the right jand rrar needs to be modified to set it higher

 

[DeckerT4R]

so you only adjusted the left hand side one for the rear?



ahye, the minute i move the nack left one the whole system is put out haha, i think maybe the right jand rrar needs to be modified to set it higher

No, I did both sides. They're both pretty much at the top. The one side is just just slightly lower.

 

[stellz996]

No, I did both sides. They're both pretty much at the top. The one side is just just slightly lower.

which side is lower as i wanna try again tomorow haha

 

[DeckerT4R]

which side is lower as i wanna try again tomorow haha

I believe the passenger side. Just measure each side and you'll be fine.

 

[stellz996]

I believe the passenger side. Just measure each side and you'll be fine.

awsome thanks mate, give it another crack tomorow

 

[LCHardriver_02]

I measured, adjusted, measured, adjusted ect..till it was even. Ha

Did you need to get an alignment after you made your adjustments? When I tried, my alignment was WAY off.

 

[Ali FJ80]

Did you need to get an alignment after you made your adjustments? When I tried, my alignment was WAY off.

also curious about this.

 

[DeckerT4R]

The lx is our third car and doesn't get driven much so it took me a minute to get it aligned, and the shop I like has been busy. I had it done there today. It was a 1/4 degree out and they got it aligned back into spec. All good!

@Ali FJ80 @LCHardriver_02

 

[Ali FJ80]

The lx is our third car and doesn't get driven much so it took me a minute to get it aligned, and the shop I like has been busy. I had it done there today. It was a 1/4 degree out and they got it aligned back into spec. All good!

@Ali FJ80 @LCHardriver_02

Thanks man, just wanted to make sure it was completely correctable and it seems it is.

 

[DeckerT4R]

Thanks man, just wanted to make sure it was completely correctable and it seems it is.

Drives exactly the same and is in spec! Just a little higher

 

[stellz996]

any of you wondering wat the shock connections and internals look like hears the rear one i opened up

 

[FinallyGotOne!]

Hello those of you who did the sensor lift, Have you yet noticed any change in the ability of AHC to remain in "N" with a heavy payload? When my OEM tires are done for, I am planning on replacing them with larger tires on the stock wheels and doing the sensor lift. I tow a heavy boat often with four people and gear and want to ensure the truck will stay at "N". Thanks!