Removing a Lift Kit. (2 Viewers)

[waterturkey]

Hello Forum, I use this resource often. Yet rarely post, I come in need.
My wife and I each have LCs (2000 and 2007). They both have lifts and we are wanting to go back to stock as the CV boots are slinging grease and the 2007 is constantly having brake issues. Did the lifts cause these issues? I don't know, fact of the matter is we want to go back stock.

Is removing the lift easy? any advice?

 

[MongooseGA]

The CV boots could be slinging for any number of reasons. They could be old, torn, missing a clamp, etc.

Depending on the lift, they should, ideally, have included a front diff drop. This acts to move the diff closer to stock so that the axles aren't in such an extreme angle.

If you don't have a diff drop, I would suggest adding one as it'll be easier than replacing the whole lift. Are your torsion bars original or after market? Either way, adjusting the front end down alone is easy. Follow the bars back to about middle of the truck and find the big 30mm nut on each. Left reduces resistance and lowers the front end. Work about a half turn at a time.

What is the measurement from the center of your wheel hub straight up to the fender? If it's 22" or greater, you'll likely want to lower them 1/4-1/2" at least. Over 22" decreases droop and in turn, is a big hindrance in proper handling/ steering.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Depends on how it was lifted, stock t-bars cranked and spring spacers or aftermarket bars and springs. If the prior, then pretty easy, if the latter, then you'd need to source stock stuff locally or here in the wanted ads.

 

[waterturkey]

The CV boots could be slinging for any number of reasons. They could be old, torn, missing a clamp, etc.

Depending on the lift, they should, ideally, have included a front diff drop. This acts to move the diff closer to stock so that the axles aren't in such an extreme angle.

If you don't have a diff drop, I would suggest adding one as it'll be easier than replacing the whole lift. Are your torsion bars original or after market? Either way, adjusting the front end down alone is easy. Follow the bars back to about middle of the truck and find the big 30mm nut on each. Left reduces resistance and lowers the front end. Work about a half turn at a time.

What is the measurement from the center of your wheel hub straight up to the fender? If it's 22" or greater, you'll likely want to lower them 1/4-1/2" at least. Over 22" decreases droop and in turn, is a big hindrance in proper handling/ steering.

Front Differential Drop Kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series (1998-2

Corrects front driveline angle reducing CV wear, ideally suited to lifts over 1 inch (25mm) Includes all brackets, spacers and fasteners. 100% bolt-in, no welding or drilling required.

ironman4x4america.com

does this look like the right part? Your post is very helpful thanks so much.

 

[Bisho]

Hello Forum, I use this resource often. Yet rarely post, I come in need.
My wife and I each have LCs (2000 and 2007). They both have lifts and we are wanting to go back to stock as the CV boots are slinging grease and the 2007 is constantly having brake issues. Did the lifts cause these issues? I don't know, fact of the matter is we want to go back stock.

Is removing the lift easy? any advice?

DM me. You can bring your trucks over, we can put them on the lift, and I’ll go over everything with you, whether to fix or remove.

 

[MongooseGA]

Front Differential Drop Kit for Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series (1998-2

Corrects front driveline angle reducing CV wear, ideally suited to lifts over 1 inch (25mm) Includes all brackets, spacers and fasteners. 100% bolt-in, no welding or drilling required.

ironman4x4america.com

does this look like the right part? Your post is very helpful thanks so much.

Yes, that would be the diff drop. Literally just a low- offset crossmember.

DM me. You can bring your trucks over, we can put them on the lift, and I’ll go over everything with you, whether to fix or remove.

Shoot, hard to beat this!

 

[JOSHD]

I have this one from Trail Tailor. It;s a little cheaper than the Ironman one and its the same thing.

100 Series IFS Differential Drop Crossmember

Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Lexus LX470 IFS Differential Drop Crossmember Made from laser cut 3/16" A572 HSLA steel Supplied with 8.8 and 10.9 grade hardware and 6061 aluminum spacers Available in black powdercoat

trail-tailor.com

 

[jahawk]

I would start with making sure the boots aren't torn anywhere. Then throw on the clamps below. You can source these other places for a bit cheaper. This has almost always solved the grease slinging for me, lift or not. This is a cheap easy first step.

100-Series CV Axle Clamp Kit — CRUISER GARAGE

CV axles slinging grease? These clamps are the only solution! Fits all 1998-2007 100-Series Land Cruisers / LX470's and 2003-2009 4th Gen 4Runners (Most other Toyota SUV’s / Trucks will fit as well). Made popular by PFran. These are better than OEM and the highest quality clamps available, made from

cruisergarage.com

A lift should have almost zero issue on the brakes, outside of the weight of running a bigger wheel and tire combo.


Jim