LEXUS GX460 SUSPENSION LIFT DIY INSTALL OME KIT

[@craigboke]

I really appreciate the detail you go in to and also the responsiveness when someone asks a question! Great job!!!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks Craig, I try my best 👊🏼

[@JianningXu1988]

Great video! I followed your steps and got my struts swapped out today…one thing ironman didn’t show is that we will have to compress the KDSS hydraulic cylinder with a floor jack on the driver side in order to drop the lower control arm from the passenger side. Otherwise there is no way I can take it out with my 130lb weight 😆…hope this helps for others.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hi Jimmy, I'm happy you were able to get it done. Thanks for the tip, even with my 250+ lbs I was barely able to get the arm to drop enough. Now I know what to do for my next upgrade 😎

[@JamesPamplinII]

This comment is gold, saved me so much time and frustration. Drop the front skid plate, let it hang and jack under the kdss cylinder and passenger strut fits in easily.

[@ernestozilberberg257]

Good job! Your videos keep getting better all the time. Thank you for the effort you put into them and for the help you provide to the gx community.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thank you Ernesto! I really appreciate you 😎

[@robbergstrom943]

Nice install and a great look. I put in 6112s in front a few months back at a 2” lift with 650lb coils and tricked my air suspension up 1” in back. It has worked out great off-road, a bit harsher than stock on road. Will likely eventually go with kings or BP-51s but look forward to your long term review.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hey Rob! Thanks my friend. Sounds like you got the heavy duty coils. I actually found one of my rear shocks was blown when i was doing the lift. Glad i did it otherwise i been driving with a blown shock. Ride is a little harsher on road but less body roll and nose dive.

[@cybrah]

Nice! Im about to order Bilstein 6112 #47-281202 for my GX460 with the bilstein/eibach heavy duty springs. They are good for 150-220 extra lbs up front. I thought #650 may be too much. Do you know remember which clip setting you used in front? Thanks

[@robbergstrom943]

@@cybrah With the 650# springs I use the lowest setting (least amount of lift) and got 1.7" of lift up front after settling. I have the luxury/drivers assist package which weighs about 150lbs more than the regular GX along with about 300 lbs in mods (Aluminum Victory sliders, full K9 roof rack, aluminum skids etc). I'm always really glad to have the heavier springs when loaded out for a full week out in the desert with a couple of passengers on board. I found unloaded they do exhibit some harshness on smaller bumps but they really eat up big whoops better than stock.

[@craigboke]

I decided to go with Bilstein 6112s set at 1.6" and 1/4" spacer to get 2" in front and 5100s with 1-1.25" Dobinsons springs in rear. I ordered the fronts assembled and had a local shop install them. When I got it back it was 4" up! The only thing I could figure out was they came with heavy springs - sure enough Bilstein confirmed the spring number was the 700lb version. Sucks I spent $500 for install + alignment and now it has to come out!!!!! Hopefully the dealer I bought the kit from will help make it right... Meanwhile, not going to drive it with the severe angle on the CVs

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Dang, that sucks! Hopefully they can send you the correct springs without giving you a hard time. I got the medium weight springs since I have my whole setup (fridge, aux battery, drawer, bunch of plywood, water tanks on the roof, 33" tire & wheel on the rear door, cargo box on the roof) sitting in the rear, in the front I only have a heavier AGM battery and steel skid plates but once I add a front bumper and winch I'll know I'm good since I already have the medium weight springs.

[@craigboke]

@@DIYSpeedGarage Update: Talked to Josh at 1stGenOffroad, he's sending new set with correct springs and covering the install at my local shop!!!! Couldn't have asked for more. I did the install of the Dobinsons springs and Bilstein 5100s in the rear and installed Kaon shock guards. I should be all set once the new 6112s with get here. I installed the Victory 4x4 tailgate table. Had a hard time with the tabletop going into the molle panel (and tech support doesn't answer or return a call). CVBI has 10% off spring sale and cheap flat rate S&H - looking hard at Covert bumper or sliders. I was waiting to see how much clearance I gained before deciding to cut on bumper. Keep up inspiring us!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Wow, it really gives me hope for humanity when I hear stories like this about businesses actually making things right and taking care of their mistake 😂 but seriously that's awesome news! I'm getting closer to pulling the trigger on a stealth front and winch, will be soon 🤫

[@craigboke]

@@DIYSpeedGarage Which bumper CBI Covert, Victory Blitz, ?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yes sir, Victory Blitz is the only one I would consider. Everything else looks kinda weird and doesn't match th bumper lines/shape.

[@erikhaw7313]

Yay, congratulations!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks Erik 🥳

[@phillipreborn]

What size are your wheels?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

18"

[@johnlydon4364]

Looks super nice 👍🏼 good job

[@jackcolt6875]

Nice job! That looks great!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks Jack, I appreciate it! Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@johnkim1656]

How's the on-road comfort? I want to eliminate left/right sway over potholes.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

On road it's fine, a little bit harsh over potholes if it's unloaded because I have the medium weight kit. Sway in corners is pretty much eliminated, nose dive when braking is also gone.

[@grn9209]

Good job and video!!!👏🏼. I love my OME components 👊🏼. I did have a lean, about to install some KDSS spacers.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thank you! Yes OME makes quality products 😎

[@Loren460]

Any reason why you didn't lift 3 inches?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yeah, I think I wanted to keep the GX a 50/50 vehicle, 50% off road capable and 50% on road duty. I feel like if I took it any higher I'd sacrifice a lot more on-road comfort/stability. I know 3" doesn't sound like a lot more but believe me that extra 1/2-3/4" height changes things drastically. That's just my opinion. Although I do think I will be upgrading the suspension to the OME BP-51 setup in the near future, not because I don't like my current OME Nitrocharger setup, I just want to try the BP-51 setup and be able to have that adjustability on the fly.

[@Loren460]

@@DIYSpeedGarage im just lost on what to purchase. I have kdss, like tonkeep original rims but seems like it would be better to get 17 size rim for ride quality. Too many to choose from as lifts go. 88rotors is near my house so I know I have access to good shop. But I'm a mechanic too and can save alot of money. Where did you find info on lift review and recommendations. Thanks diy

[@Loren460]

@@DIYSpeedGarage and, why did you choose ome bp 51?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

It's the only consumer level suspension that has this much adjustability. Nothing else out there has these features.

[@matthewurban9668]

What size tires

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

33”

[@gary3924]

thanks for you vids man! did you have a lean afterwards? I installed a 2" and now I am .75" lower on the passenger side. I am unsure if to do the Treaty oak kdss spacer or adjust the front coil over to compensate for the lean.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hey Gary, I didn't get any lean but I did install KDSS spacers anyways 😁 I'm not sure why some get it and others don't. You might as well try the spacers, it's nice having them in any case. If that doesn't fix it you can get either spacers that go between the strut and the mount or you could do the manual adjustment like you mentioned. Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@bachakil4388]

@@DIYSpeedGarage I’m planning on doing first attempting the quick fix I saw… one must loosen 3 turns on the KDSS, roll the driver rear wheel on to a ramp, wait 10 mins, close the KDSS system and measure again. Supposedly, anything under .79” is acceptable, I don’t like that I can feel the lean though. Thanks again for your input.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Oh yes, I totally forgot about that fix! Comer to think of it, when I did my install I actually opened my KDSS like 5-6 turns, maybe that's why I didn't get any lean? Either way good luck 👍🏻

[@bachakil4388]

@@DIYSpeedGarage 😳 5-6 turns!!! You are brave! I know you mentioned 3 turns on your lift install and I went to 3 as well! What really helped me get that coil over in there was using the carjack to lift the KDSS bar directly under the piston… that opened up the area and it came out easily and the new one also went it easy. Can you recall that you went beyond 3 turns on the yours?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yes I went beyond the 3 turns because I was having such a hard time with the front passenger side. Not gonna lie I was nervous about unscrewing it that much but in the end it was ok 😎

[@steveyu8190]

How does it drive?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Firmer than stock, better handling in the cornering and almost eliminates nose dive

[@555R]

which quick jack did you

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

BL-7000SLX

[@vee6411]

Sheeeeeesh, the stance on that is perfect. Aggressive enough to look good but not too much that it hurts the function of the truck

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

That's what I was thinking 😁 Thanks!

[@vee6411]

@@DIYSpeedGarage How is the ride quality and on road feel? Do you find that it’s louder with the aggressive tires or not noticeable? Your truck is pretty much the exact setup I’ve been dreaming of lol

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

The tires are not noticably noisy, obviously they're not as quiet as stock all season tires. The ride is not soft and squishy anymore, the suspension upgrade I did made the GX handle better and it doesn't say as much or brake dive anymore as well. I'm happy with it.

[@vee6411]

@@DIYSpeedGarage Appreciate the info man! Thank you so much!

[@yormanmirabal5108]

Amazing rig Sammy I've been watching all the videos for the GX, great job and thank you for let in us know your experience. I can not stop wondering when I'll be able to do something similar. Let me ask you . Do you have any rubbing with that lift and the wheels/tires setup U have ?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thank you Yorman! Yes I had some rubbing but only on the plastic liners, I used some heat and shaped them and now there's no rubbing. If I went with bigger tires I would probably need a body mount trim, it's not a big deal to do but for now I'm happy with this size. If you've already got a GX then you can just start off with the small upgrades and eventually you'll end up doing more difficult stuff. You can do it, believe me! Thanks for watching! 😎

[@yormanmirabal5108]

@@DIYSpeedGarage yup I have the same GX u have same generation same Color . Love that car. I’m thinking the same way simple upgrades little by little. I will not do crazy off roading so I think something similar to your setup will be ideal. Those cars look amazing with just a sprinkle of extra testosterone 😃 we have to make them remember they are trucks

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

With my setup I think I can do some decent off-road, but nothing too crazy like rock crawling. If I want serious off-road then I'd need long travel suspension and proper front and rear bumpers, also sliders, but I'm not trying to go that far 😁

[@ejshelby5460]

Your tire size increased from stock too right? Hence the rubbing?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yes for sure, If I remember correctly these are 33.5" tires. It could also be the offset off the new wheels that contributed to the rubbing of the plastic

[@RK1FX]

White size wheels are those and tires?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Here's the specs i copied from tire rack: SPARCO DAKAR Rally Bronze Size:18x8.5 Offset:+00mm Backspacing:4.842" Bolt Pattern:6-139 Rec. Tire Size:265/60-18 Weight:27.6 lbs. Finish:Rally Bronze Painted Construction:Not Available Finish Warranty:2 Year Manufacturer Part #:W29091054RB Manufactured in:Malaysia Tires are: BFGOODRICHALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 Size: LT265/70R18 Service Description:124/121R Load Range: E UTQG: None Max Load: 3,525 lbs Max Inflation Pressure:80 psi Tread Depth:15/32" Tire Weight: 56 lbs Rim Width Range:7-9" Measured Rim Width:8" Section Width:10.7" Tread Width:8.8" Overall Diameter:32.6" Revolutions Per Mile:637 Country of Origin: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[@craigboke]

I'm still mulling over which lift kit to get. I was wanting something that didn't stiffen it too much because I'm not planning to add a bunch of weight for overlanding gear and I was less radical on tires (Wildpeak 265/65R18). Thinking Dobinson - possibly Eibach. Probably 2" in front and 1" in back. Your choice was tried and true. In retrospect are there other kits you would consider? BTW I saw some people jacking up the KDSS side of the sway bar to relieve pressure on passenger sway bar. I installed MTS/Crawl (thanks to you) and DR KDSS switch - which I like as a "comfort mode." Trying to be careful that mods don't drive other consequences. For example - did your lift cause you to add spacers to rear KDSS mounts. I've seen them hitting the panard bar on some kits

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Ok so if you can afford it and want to get the best and most customizable suspension setup then I would recommend going with the OME BP-51 setup. That is a suspension which has been tried/tested/developed in some of the most diverse and rugged terrain in the world: Australia. I don't care what anyone says but those are the best in the market. Basically having the BP-51 setup is a one and done setup. You want soft plush them you can adjust them to do that, you want firm and precise you can adjust them to that. Don't get me wrong, the dobinsons are also awesome and probably number two in my opinion but still not as customizable/adjustable as the BP-51's As for the KDSS spacers, yes I have installed a set but not because I had an issues, I just wanted to have them in case of the rubbing you mentioned, why not have that peace of mind.

[@craigboke]

@@DIYSpeedGarage It's a dilemma; $2k or $4K? Then there's bumper, sliders,....Mine has only 30K miles. Can't say there's a big problem I'm trying to fix. Do you feel like your lift gets you up high enough to worry less about tearing off your nose or steps? I guess florida probably less hilly and rock so not a big concern.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

For now I think I'm good, with the tires and lift I'm sitting about 3+ inches above stock height, however I've been eyeing the Blitz front bumper for a while and right now it's on sale which will basically cover my shipping cost. Yeah here in Florida there isn't much that can rip/tear the bumpers or steps off, maybe a big tree root or something 😂 I do know that my GX does have a BP-51 suspension in it's future, for now though I'm trying to control my usual impulses 😎

[@craigboke]

I like the blitz, too. It is one state due north. I was beating a road trip to get it....

[@craigboke]

I like that Blitz, too. It is one state due north...

[@adubbz23]

Looks good sir! What size tires are these? Also what was the biggest tire you ran stock?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

These are 265/70/18 and I had them on the stock wheels, they were rubbing on the plastic wells but I just molded the plastic.

[@reddyuda]

What are the specs on the wheels and tires? Offset is perfect, wondering if they are -12 or what backspacing the wheels are

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Here's the specs i copied from tire rack: SPARCO DAKAR Rally Bronze Size:18x8.5 Offset:+00mm Backspacing:4.842" Bolt Pattern:6-139 Rec. Tire Size:265/60-18 Weight:27.6 lbs. Finish:Rally Bronze Painted Construction:Not Available Finish Warranty:2 Year Manufacturer Part #:W29091054RB Manufactured in:Malaysia Tires are: BFGOODRICHALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2 Size: LT265/70R18 Service Description:124/121R Load Range: E UTQG: None Max Load: 3,525 lbs Max Inflation Pressure:80 psi Tread Depth:15/32" Tire Weight: 56 lbs Rim Width Range:7-9" Measured Rim Width:8" Section Width:10.7" Tread Width:8.8" Overall Diameter:32.6" Revolutions Per Mile:637 Country of Origin: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[@reddyuda]

@@DIYSpeedGarage Thanks! Very helpful - I'm trying to select some rims and your setup is the perfect size/offset

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks. Yeah i didn't want to go any wider because then I'd need to do body mount chop, plus narrower tires are better in snow and sand.

[@craigboke]

What brand/size tires are you running?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

BFG KO2 265/70/18

[@seloooselooo8886]

Hi, did you notice any differences between the rear air bag suspension and coils. I mean did the car become more comfortable or not

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

The ride is a little stiffer but still comfortable. I didn't have airbags in the rear, just factory springs and shocks

[@LiquidWulf]

Did the KDSS system that you loosened cause a lean? If not, at what point did you tighten those KDSS bolts back up, before or after you lowered the vehicle?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

I can't notice any lean, if there is i can't feel it and honestly I'm not going to go measuring, I'm scared that if it is uneven it would drive me crazy and then I'd have to fix it 😂. I tightened the KDSS bolts after it was back on the ground 😎

[@MitchellMumma]

My friend, where can I find that Jack/jack stand thing the GX is sitting on? My GX isn’t lifted yet and it’s hard for my big ass to get under there. Thanks in advance!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hey Mitch, make sure you also get the adapters, I ended up getting them. Thanks for watching! Here is a link to the quick Jack: www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/7000tlx/

[@linchen4178]

Nice video bro! I just bought a 2019 white gx460. I'm planning to do a lift and also put some method bronze wheels. I used to have eibach lift on my gx470 and I really like them even after 40k miles. To sad they don't have one kit for gx460 yet. How do u like the OME kit VS dobinsons kit? Thanks

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hey friend, congrats on your new GX! Keep in mind that if Eibach has a lift kit for the 4runner then that will fit in the GX460. I haven't yet tried Dobinsons but i know they are quality and tough, also made in Australia. Thanks for watching 😎

[@Maximus01776]

Lin Chen Eibach will release a new lift kit for GX 460 by the end of the year, l spoke to them about a week ago

[@linchen4178]

@@Maximus01776 Thanks. I went with dobinsons now. I recently got the dobinsons ims 3inch lift kit, apache off road UCA, kdss spacers, panhard bar correction bracket, method nv305 rims and bfg K02 285/70/17. Everything runs smooth. But tbh I think the dobinsons shocks are too stiff even with comfort spring. I should just get the basic dobinsons or ome kit or eibach instead.

[@Maximus01776]

@@linchen4178 thanks bro, why do you say it's a little stiff? Are you running the heavy springs and what's your added weight to the GX? I was considering the ironman foam lift kit or dobinson that's why l did ask you, where did you get your parts from?

[@linchen4178]

@@Maximus01776 I'm running comfort springs, no extra weight in the front or rear. It's too stiff when I first installed it, like driving a sport car! After a few thousand miles driving and adjusted air pressure to 30 psi for the tires, now it's just a little bit stiffer than the stock suspension which is okay for me. Some people said it rides stiff because of 3'' lift, if you get a smaller lift it will be softer. I heard the Ironman shocks are not made in Australia anymore so I personally will choose dobinsons or ome kit. I think 2.5'' lift height will be perfect if you are running 285 70 17

[@robertthurman1336]

All in what would you say you spent on the lift? I see the control arms in your description but no mention of anything else. Love the videos!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hey Robert, the Old Man Emu spring and shock kit we $1000, the old man Emu upper control arms around $600, 2 new original Toyota upper strut mounts with Hardware $150. Total around $1750. Labor was free cause you know..... DIY 😁

[@robertthurman1336]

@@DIYSpeedGarage thanks bro I used your videos for crawl control and MTS so this is greatly appreciated. I’m definitely going to put this setup on. You’re a lifesaver!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Glad my videos helped you out! Thanks Robert for watching!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Just make sure you pick the correct kit for your application. There's 3 different ones: standard load, medium load, and heavy load. The go from softer to harsher rides. If your not planning on carrying heavy loads out adding extra weight then you can go with the standard load kit.

[@irawalker]

What size tires and wheels are you running??

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Tires are KO2's 265/70/18 and the wheels are Sparco Dakar in bronze finish. Purchased on tire rack online.

[@RunYourLuck]

Was this just the entry level OME lift kit? The one around $1k

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yes sir, they are the Nitrocharger shocks.

[@sebastianuribe7432]

Any lean on it after install?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

No sir, no lean at all.

[@akdiddy666]

Did your kit come with a front shock trim packer? Which side did you install it on?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

It did but i didn't use it.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Anyways it's only 10mm (1cm), what's that going to help? That's not even a 1/2 inch

[@joejoe240sx]

Did it take that body roll out? I know my stock GX really nose dives if you hit the brakes hard on the highway??

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yeah body roll and nose dive are pretty much gone, I’d say 90% gone 😎

[@joejoe240sx]

@@DIYSpeedGarage still Lexus smooth on the highway tho? I think im gonna do this exact setup.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yes it’s still smooth on the Highway but a little stiffer for city roads, not as soft as stock. I guess it depends on which version of the springs/shocks you get, there’s stock weight, medium, and heavy. I have the medium

[@jkonquer3853]

Did you end up going with Ome 889 for the rear? If so how much of lift did you get after all the weight in the back including tire carrier and etc.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

I don't remember the part number but it's the medium load kit on the metaltech4x4 website. The lift in the rear is about 2 3/4"

[@jkonquer3853]

@@DIYSpeedGarage thanks i believe the mediums are the 889. Approximately how much of weight are carrying in the rear?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

@jkonquer well the spare tire/wheel/carrier are around 110Lb, 3rd row seats deleted but drawer setup + fridge/slide maybe added 50lbs extra. Plus I've got my LiPo battery around 35lbs. I'd say it's no more than 200Lbs, don't forget I got rid of the factory spare under the GX so actually that 110Lbs is only 30-40LBS extra. I've got a landfill nearby, I'll go weigh my GX soon.

[@jkonquer3853]

@@DIYSpeedGarage thanks. I have the same springs in the rear with a swing out tire carrier, 33’s, and roof rack with 270 awning,m. So for a total of roughly about 250lbs + the stock hitch and the 3rd row and the rear is sitting at around 38-39inches from the ground. I may need to go with a heavy springs. Where are yours sitting at?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Are you measuring at the center of the rear wheel arches? Also my tires are 32.6" i think? 265/70/17

[@personalfunfest]

mah brah.. thanx for the video.. where did you get the wheels from and what size are your KO2s? Peace ✌🏿from SoCal USA 🇺🇸

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Hey! You're welcome 😎 The tires and wheels are from tirerack.com and the tire size is 265/70/18. Wheels are Sparco Dakar.... Not sure on there offset but i just put my car details on the website, selected that i wanted 18" wheels and then i found them suggested wheels that showed up.

[@Shoeless_DA]

Hard job, kudos man

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thank you 👊🏻

[@dakine808shooter]

It's about time bro!! Lol . Looks good!! How's it handle now? Street wise less body roll. Wanted to get those ome uca out of stock everywhere.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks bro! I just posted a link in the description, they are in stock right now! Get one before all of my subscribers buy them up! Yes much less body roll and almost no nose dive when braking

[@dakine808shooter]

@@DIYSpeedGarage yea ome is high quality stuff. Man that sucks cause I just ordered my uca!! ...pretty much all the same , I just stay away from uniball stuff. What's next ? Lol

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Next is my dual battery setup, basically installing all the power accessories (lighting, solar panel, control box...) and I also need to install my awning (still waiting on the brackets). I'll probably go to my mechanic and do a colab video with him on that install video. Electrical stuff is not my forte 😁

[@dakine808shooter]

@@DIYSpeedGarage nice look forward that build. ...inspire me bro!! I want a dual set up my self to run a fridge

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yeah I'm going to run all my lighting, fridge, inverter on my second battery. I ended up getting a Lithium battery from battle born

[@brianjoseph4469]

I've got a Dobinson's lift kit and UCAs that I'm ready to install. I'm a novice mechanic so Im a bit nervous and don't want to be without my GX too long. How long do you think it took you?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

For me it took 6 hours but that includes breaks.

[@Maximus01776]

Brian Joseph what exactly lift kit did you buy from dobinson?

[@galeriafuentes]

I'm also going dobs

[@MichaelThomas-iu5gz]

How much did it cost to lift your GX460?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

With my setup/hardware it was around $1700, that's pre-covid normal prices. Now who knows how much it'll cost. The kit with the springs and socks was around $1k and the upper control arms were around $650, if you count the KDSS spacers then that's also extra. Labor was free obviously 😎

[@Ill06Taco]

heres a hack for getting the struts in: use straps (or even zip ties) on a compressed strut

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

I wish I had thought of that before 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Ill06Taco]

@@DIYSpeedGarage next time!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Oh for sure! This was my first build and once you catch the build bug you already know there's more builds coming 😂

[@HappyRockOffroad]

good job!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks for watching! 👊🏼

[@bigjay850]

Nice setup man. Happy with ride quality or has it gone to rough?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Thanks 😎 I'm not gonna lie... It's a little rougher but not by much. The improved performance greatly outweighs the slightly rougher ride IMO

[@yota22RE81]

You meant that the Ironman video didn't post a video on how to remove the "passenger side" and not the driver side cause the video actually shows them removing the driver side. Would've been easy to just use a floor jack to compress the driver side sway bar, that would've helped you install the passenger side strut easier without you putting all your weight to make it fit. Good stuff though!

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

Yes.... i meant they didn't show the passenger side getting done, only the driver side 😉 I did use the floor jack on the rear but didn't know it could be done that way on the front 😆 Don't forget I'm just a DIY beginner when it comes to any mechanical skills, i work with what I've got 😁

[@yota22RE81]

@@DIYSpeedGarage I hear ya, I'm not sure if you follow or are on any fb group, I'm from GXOR fb group. Though the help there can be ambiguous, they're knowledgeable folks there that can help with the install.

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

I'm not but I'll definitely look into it. I am on the club Lexus forums though. Thank you, i appreciate the info 😉

[@luckyyou774]

How many miles? How is reliability on this?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

VERY reliable 80k

[@luckyyou774]

@@DIYSpeedGarage cool got 19 with 18k miles

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

@luckyyou774 Nice, congrats! Just do 5k oil changes, do a transmission drain and fill every 40k miles, front/rear diff fluid change every 20k miles, transfer case fluid change every 20k miles, brake fluid every 20k. Stay on top of those things and you'll be good for hundreds of thousands of miles

[@luckyyou774]

@@DIYSpeedGarage Thank you, going to keep it long time, lasf V8 so

[@flight2k5]

What size lift and is an upper control arm required?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

I think it was 2.5 rear and 2 & 1/4 in the front. Don’t think it’s required but I would recommend it if going above 2” lift so you can get your alignment within spec.

[@flight2k5]

@@DIYSpeedGarage what size tire do you have?

[@DIYSpeedGarage]

265/70r18