Leveling Kit For 2022 Off Road Premium with KDSS

I installed a winch/winch bumper, full skid plates, and rock sliders on my 2022 Off Road Premium 4 Runner. After doing this, the front is now 3 3/8" lower than the rear. I want to install a 3" front strut leveling kit. I understand the warranty implications but wasn't sure if there are any fitment issues or anything that would jeopardize the functionality of the KDSS? Thank you in advance for your help.

 

A spacer? If yes that no. If an actual suspension lift then possibly.

 

Mtbpsych,

Yeh it's just a spacer that will go on top the strut. Thanks.

 

The spacer kits Toyota Dealerships install will not work with KDSS.



I guess you have to go with suspension lift kits with KDSS spacers. And some kits even come with a panhard bar to clear the KDSS brackets hitting panhard bar when lifted.



KDSS need to be lifted by those who know about Toyota KDSS. Else yes you would be in jeopardy.

 

Mtbpsych,

I was going to install this (see link below) which is a leveling kit vs. lift kit which is the product you showed. They don't have the same disclaimer with the supreme suspension leveling kit that the Ready Lift lift kit states. Of course that doesn't necessarily mean it's not an issue.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/supr...t-strut-spacer-leveling-kit-ty4r03fl3000.html

 

If you're not lifting the rear, don't worry about the panhard bar, etc.

If you're lifting the front more than ~2" or so, the KDSS spacers from Treaty Oak are recommended. However, I'm at ~2.5" without any issues (without KDSS spacers). You'll have to decide whether you want to risk having issues or not.

Also, if you're lifting 3", you might need upper control arms to maintain proper alignment. Or, get something adjustable, and keep it around 2.5" lift or less. If you bring the front up 3" and don't lift the rear, it will squat any time you're hauling or towing. I went ~2.5"F/1.5“R with mine, and it sits level when I load it heavy.

Because you added weight in front, I'd recommend a set of coilovers with stronger springs, as opposed to a strut spacer. Or, at the very least, a set of Bilstein 5100's and springs. It's going to cost a little more, but it will ride better.

Also, as a PSA, make sure you remove the accumulator skid periodically, and any time you get muddy, and hose off the accumulator. Corrosion at the accumulator is the biggest cause of failure with KDSS.

 

Thatbassguy,

Thanks for the information and advice. Much appreciated.

 

You're welcome! Looking forward to the post-install pics!

 

x2, best advice right here.

 

So I ended up installing bilstein 6112s and put the clip adjustment to raise up 2.7 inches which was pretty much exact. The look and ride quality is much better. Pretty easy install.

 

@sako579 did you have to do anything with the KDSS?

 

Check out corn fed suspension. I did it in the driveway and took it directly to have it aligned. It wasn’t difficult at all.

 

FailZero,

No adjustment/mods to KDSS required with the bilstein install.

 

@sako579
What tire and wheel setup are you using?


My front end sits about 2" lower than the rear. I'm trying to not go crazy with the lift. I was thinking to level it out 2" with either the 6112's in front and 5110's in the rear or 5110's all around. Would 2" in the front be too much? Would I have to use a spacer in the rear?

I'm having such a hard time trying to figure out the how much I want to lift it. I have the TRD rims on my 4Runner, but I'm also running the stock Dunlop AT20. At most I want to fit a 275 tire on my 4Runner

Thanks for all the help