Symptoms
You want more ground clearance in Normal without giving up AHC.
The fix, step by step
- Measure the ride height at each corner first.
- With the ignition off, shorten the front height-sensor links to raise the front about 2 in.
- Going to 2.5 in means trimming the heim joint, and one side is reverse-threaded.
- The single rear sensor gives about 1.75 in with its mount slid to the top.
- More than that needs a 2-in extension bracket.
- Top up the AHC fluid, do a diff drop if you don't have one, and get an alignment.
- ATS4X4's advice, quoted in the thread, is to keep at least 70 mm of front droop so the CV boots survive.
- Lift too far and High mode will refuse to stay up.
Tools & part numbers
- 10 mm socket
- cut-off wheel
- aluminum flat stock
- drill
- AHC fluid
- tape measure
Where to buy the parts
Toyota AHC fluid 08886-01805 (search)CruiserTeq ↗
Slee differential drop kit, 100/LX470 (SOK006)CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
Front differential mount bushing kit, 100/LX470CruiserTeq ↗Amazon ↗
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Rated for a competent home mechanic with a decent tool kit. Confirm torque figures, fluids and procedures against the factory service manual for your VIN, support the truck on stands rather than a jack, and work at your own risk (disclaimer). Some parts links are affiliate links, which pay us a small commission at no cost to you.