Thoughts on this set up to level front + ride quality?

[bones25]

Hi y'all, I know there are a bunch of threads referencing different dobinson/level set ups, but couldn't find one specifically to this:

Stock 2008 LC, want to level the rake. No towing. Thinking of installing the 2in Dobinson front coil springs to achieve the level. As for ride quality. I actually like the OEM ride, not sure how much stiffer the Dobinsons would make it. If you've done a springs swap only type level, pls lmk. Thanks

 

[turbo8]

Hi y'all, I know there are a bunch of threads referencing different dobinson/level set ups, but couldn't find one specifically to this:

Stock 2008 LC, want to level the rake. No towing. Thinking of installing the 2in Dobinson front coil springs to achieve the level. As for ride quality. I actually like the OEM ride, not sure how much stiffer the Dobinsons would make it. If you've done a springs swap only type level, pls lmk. Thanks

Have you thought about the OEM front spacer? PN: 43136-60020

Thread 'OEM Front Coil Spacers Installed'

Nov 27, 2017

I've been on the fence about adding the OEM coil spacers since I bought my 200 back in March. There was a mild rake on the cruiser but not terrible and I just wasn't sure a 1" lift up front would be worth the cost of the spacers plus labor to install. I ended up having the spacers installed about 3 weeks ago and am very pleased with the results - the stance is noticeably more aggressive and much more level.

I realize this mod has been done by a ton of guys on the forum but there aren't many pictures of 2016+ models with OEM spacers so hopefully some will find this helpful. For reference...

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[bloc]

Keep in mind most aftermarket lift springs are a higher spring rate. They assume you’re doing that mod along with others that add weight to the rig.. stuff like dual batteries, metal front bumper, sliders, etc.

That could result in you getting more than the 2” of lift, plus some strange driving dynamics if the front rate increased but the rear didn’t.

Lots of people run the 10mm spacer linked above (20mm at the tire due to motion ratio) and are very happy with it. Which makes sense, as it was designed by Toyota for this platform in the first place.

 

[CharlieS]

Rake is intentional. I am not clear why people try to eliminate it.