Lifting the Prius.

[@riceburner4747]

Great video! I like Prii's raised & not lowered. I own a gen 4. Your's is in excellent shape! U tackled the hardest part & struggled on the easiest, so give yourself credit. 👍🖖🇺🇸

[@swashfrogsailor]

Great video! FWIW, I previously installed a PriusOffroad lift, but shortly after dumping lots of money at the car, I was rear-ended on a freeway by an uninsured driver who fell asleep while drunk texting, and my car was totaled. Inflation occurred. I was unable to quickly replace my Prius, and ended up waiting a couple of years. This time, I opted for the typical eBay kit consisting of polyurethane blocks with steel compression sleeves, purely because they were “cheaper”. As it turned out, that couldn’t be further from the truth. The eBay kit required that I purchase a spring compressor, an impact gun, and impact sockets. If that wasn’t enough, I also found that the eBay lift kit supplied the wrong bolts, but not before I tried and failed to turn one in and needed to hunt down the correct bolts, chase the threads, and back up the welded nut on each side of the car with additional nuts. It was an expensive lesson in thrift, costing me dearly in time and resources. I should have sprung for the PriusOffroad kit again to avoid the headaches. Ultimately, I think each kit performs functionally the same, but the PriusOffroad kit has been refined for ease of installation. They built a quality product. I’m not affiliated in any way with PriusOffroad. Just thought this might be helpful to those contemplating the options. Either way, this video is very helpful.

[@SensatiousHiatus]

Hell yea, that's awesome! ...cheers from North Carolina, USA! I went to New Zealand in 2016...absolutely love it down there! Cheers to the open road!

[@KiwiMaker]

Thank you :) I need do some more touring around America

[@Hawthorneowl]

Gambler 500 is exactly what I think when slight modification. I love it. Thanks

[@stephendempsey6026]

Love the enthusiasm

[@roritori1821]

Can't get over the audio glitch at 0:13 XD, Otherwise great video, this will be a great help so I don't accidentally run over my coffee cup's anymore.

[@TACOMASRT5]

Thank you for making this!

[@KiwiMaker]

No problem 😊

[@kiaora9330]

Hey mate, I am also planning to lift my prius V, any issues in getting a WOF? Cheers!

[@yvairguy]

Wondering if those polyurethane blocks are any good if you had any problems with that loosening up, squeaking or anyting?

[@steven-adamski]

Great job

[@KiwiMaker]

Thanks!

[@Sagemeister007]

Is that a 1.5" or 2" lift kit?

[@febfeb3233]

Hi, the lift kit is of what size? All ok with rubber ones or should i purchase the metal ones. thanks.

[@KiwiMaker]

It’s 40mm about 1.5 inches yes the rubber ones are fine and way cheaper!

[@dougzirkle5951]

Nice video. I wondered if you noticed any difference before & after the lift kit in your gas consumption? Thanks.

[@KiwiMaker]

Hey thanks, Im sure it has decreased highway mpg but honestly, everyday commuting to work I don't notice any difference, Except I can drive up curbs now :)

[@samhill1985]

Hey mate I like it. Did the lift cause any issues at WOF time?

[@KiwiMaker]

It has not been an issue for 3 checkups now :) Allthough do not take it to a fancy place like VTNZ

[@elmirqurbanov3099]

hello my friend, I can take the rubber that you put on the amortizer for later health, what is the name of it?

[@ruwangunasiri1255]

how to buy lift kit 2013 zw 30

[@dekopac311japan2]

great vid! so did you have problems like a something interference by this lifting up?

[@KiwiMaker]

No, its been a year and everything is good :) Id recommend it for sure

[@cory5233]

How are those spacers holding up? Those are about $200 cheaper than the steel ones, I'm thinking of buying the same ones.

[@KiwiMaker]

After more than a year they are doing great, no regrets. Allthough my cv axle blew apart after 1 year but it did have 230,000km on it.

[@wnaarchitects6139]

Was it the front or rear that blew out?@@KiwiMaker

[@KiwiMaker]

In the front. But i was also towing a camper trailer at the time.@@wnaarchitects6139

[@somebody_keas]

Hey thats awesome bro-I'm in NZ- where did you get your lift kit from?

[@KiwiMaker]

Thanks! i found them on Amazon. These are the cheaper rubber ones but you can also get metal spacers.

[@HelloICyou]

Mpg?

[@TruePatriot59]

NOT HIGH ENOUGH!

[@KiwiMaker]

I agree but the axle will contact the frame with anymore lift, Larger tires could be put on though