Hey all, I'm still baselining my 2004 LX470 w/ 150k miles when I bought it 1.5 years ago. I've put 5k on it.
Now I'm trying to figure out the suspension before I put bumpers/skid plates (yes, should have looked into this before).
Question: Do I need a Slee Diff drop and aftermarket UCAs?
The rig came with AHC deleted and:
OME 60000 Front Nitrocharger Sport Shocks
OME 2860 Rear OME Coil Springs
OME 60002 Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shocks
I think it's a 2.5" lift but without knowing what would be considered the AHC baseline I'm not sure. It's sitting on 285/75/16's and the front is 36" from ground to fender / 20.5" from center of hub to fender, while the rear is 38" / 22.5".
It has OEM diff cross member and OEM front upper control arms (UCAs). The front driver's side tire was worn on the outside when I bought it but a reputable shop in SLC UT said it was just the wheel bearings (they were definitely shot). They didn't say anything about the UCAs during the pre-purchase inspection. I replaced those bearings and got an alignment but now I'm worried I need UCAs that might have played into the abnormal wear.
After I do this work I will likely add Dissent front / rear bumpers and skid plates, then see if I need to upgrade shock/springs after adjusting torsion bars etc.
Thanks for your advice!
Now I'm trying to figure out the suspension before I put bumpers/skid plates (yes, should have looked into this before).
Question: Do I need a Slee Diff drop and aftermarket UCAs?
The rig came with AHC deleted and:
OME 60000 Front Nitrocharger Sport Shocks
OME 2860 Rear OME Coil Springs
OME 60002 Rear Nitrocharger Sport Shocks
I think it's a 2.5" lift but without knowing what would be considered the AHC baseline I'm not sure. It's sitting on 285/75/16's and the front is 36" from ground to fender / 20.5" from center of hub to fender, while the rear is 38" / 22.5".
It has OEM diff cross member and OEM front upper control arms (UCAs). The front driver's side tire was worn on the outside when I bought it but a reputable shop in SLC UT said it was just the wheel bearings (they were definitely shot). They didn't say anything about the UCAs during the pre-purchase inspection. I replaced those bearings and got an alignment but now I'm worried I need UCAs that might have played into the abnormal wear.
After I do this work I will likely add Dissent front / rear bumpers and skid plates, then see if I need to upgrade shock/springs after adjusting torsion bars etc.
Thanks for your advice!
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