what limits suspension travel in the front/rear? (1 Viewer)

[mattds]

HI there, just trying to learn a bit more about this platform.

In the REAR, it's my understanding that:
- first is the shocks....longer shocks are needed for more droop and then likely entended bump stops. Does anyone know the compressed/extended length of the stock rear shock?
- then i think it's the track bar/panhard rod?? Or does that just limit it on one side?
- then what? just the arms?

In the FRONT, it's my understanding that:
- again the shock...a long shock helps
- and i have no idea after that...I don't think it's the lower arm...the UCA?

TIA

 

[Jstawgn]

This website listed most common Australian suspension for Prado.

Suspension Database - Toyota Prado How To's, Technical Information & Reviews

I have compiled a database of manufacturer supplied after market specifications on struts, springs and shocks for the Prado 120 into a single thread. Approximate and measured standard Prado 120 & 150 data is included for comparison purposes. Feel free to post any additional manufacturer...

www.pradopoint.com.au

Front are limited by

1. Shock travel
2. UCA ball joint angle and hitting coil spring
3. OEM bushing rotation limits before tearing
4. CV binding at max extension
5. KDSS if yours is equipped

Rear are limited by

1. Shock length
2. Lower link hitting the axle tubing
3. Upper link hitting fuel tank
4. Brakes lines length
5. ABS wire length
6. KDSS if so equipped. Thanks @r2m for the correction

 

[r2m]

BANG! Right on Jstawgn!!
Also, I'm not sure, but in the rear, won't the KDSS physically (the fixture) also get in the way of extreme droop?

 

[mattds]

thanks for your replies. I was just thinking of ways to get a bit more suspension travel...it seems when one replaces the shocks they are usually both a little longer and (because of design) have more room for piston movement inside the body - which is good. And then i might consider a KDSS drop...

 

[Washingtontaco]

A trac bar/panhard bar built for KDSS or a relocated mount for said bar helps with more travel without contact of KDSS components. I installed the Sonoran steel bar. This is only for the rear axle.

Sonoran Steel Fabrication LLC

Sonoran Steel Fabrication LLC

www.sonoransteel.com

Search: 6 results found for "PCK"

Good stuff for your Toyota. The original PCK® (Panhard Correction Kit) for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Gen 4Runners.

eimkeith.com