Hey mud fam,
So, the GX is due for some suspension maintenance as it has a few clunks and squeaks now after a year of travel and exploration. Sitting at 129,950 miles currently.
I am currently still running everything stock and have never touched the suspension so I am pretty green on the subject regarding the GX platform.
1. What should I look at refreshing for another 100k when it comes to bushings, rubber, joints, links, etc? Don't want to go crazy here, but what do I need to look out for to be worn out?
2. A. I'd like to lift the front a tad to remove the rake when I am not hitched to anything. I want to upgrade the shock/spring and am thinking just a basic, assembled 5100 strut should suffice. Is this something I can put on in my garage fairly easily? Will I need to add any spacers for KDSS lean for a ~1" lift? Are any KDSS spacers up front needed for a minor lift like this?
B. For the rear, I have airbag helpers to install in my springs for when I am towing my light camper. Should a set of 5100's with stock springs in the rear also help the rig's overall suspension feel for daily driving?
Pic of the rig for attention and reference:
So, the GX is due for some suspension maintenance as it has a few clunks and squeaks now after a year of travel and exploration. Sitting at 129,950 miles currently.
I am currently still running everything stock and have never touched the suspension so I am pretty green on the subject regarding the GX platform.
1. What should I look at refreshing for another 100k when it comes to bushings, rubber, joints, links, etc? Don't want to go crazy here, but what do I need to look out for to be worn out?
2. A. I'd like to lift the front a tad to remove the rake when I am not hitched to anything. I want to upgrade the shock/spring and am thinking just a basic, assembled 5100 strut should suffice. Is this something I can put on in my garage fairly easily? Will I need to add any spacers for KDSS lean for a ~1" lift? Are any KDSS spacers up front needed for a minor lift like this?
B. For the rear, I have airbag helpers to install in my springs for when I am towing my light camper. Should a set of 5100's with stock springs in the rear also help the rig's overall suspension feel for daily driving?
Pic of the rig for attention and reference: