Hello All
I registered an account on this forum just so I can post here.
I have a 2013 RX 350 AWD. 17'' steel rims, 235/70/17. Yokohama Geolander 015. No rubbing, no lift. Acceleration is a bit slower, but on the plus side, the larger tires seem to have alleviated the jumpiness of the car a little. My goal is overlanding. I love the idea of a go anywhere camp anywhere vehicle. See photos.
I am here with a question. I think Brickwell mentioned using toyota highlander struts, among other parts, gave his RX a little bit of lift. I was wondering if same can be accomplished for the 2013 RX. I'm under the impression that either the highlander suspension set up is taller and stiffer, or that the King springs provides most of the stiffness while the highlander strut give it a slight lift. Point is, if the highlander parts work on the RX to give it a mild lift, then I will not use spacers.
I'm kinda of caught in a conflict. On the one hand, I want to give the RX a bit more clearance to make it more capable. Of course, no rock crawling, but that's not my goal (weekend warrior and proof of concept is more align w my goals). On the other hand, I want to keep the CV joints in the proper angle and not having to deal w camber and etc. You see, since this is an overland/offload vehicle, I want to keep all the parts in the position they were designed for to maximize their strength and minimize chances of damage. This means I should leave the ride high alone.
I am trying to also trying to keep this build as affordable as possible, thus i have elected to use my maxtrax as a makeshift crossbar/roof platform than going in on the thule setups. Keeping things affordable is also a reason why I want to use toyota parts instead of going for coil overs. I emailed the ebay seller that was linked in one of the posts here about king springs. Unfortunately, the do not make springs for the 2013 model year.
TBH, I care less about actually doing it, but care more about constructive conversation. Anything you want to throw at me is fine. My mind is made up about what I want to do in this car, so not like you telling I'm being stupid is going to stop me. Having said that, I do enjoy constructive criticism and if you can throw a specific part at me that works, even better.
Lastly, Brickwell and Hewittech. You guys are freaking awesome. Brickwell, I saw your steel bumper, that's some fine work. Hewittech, that new GX is looking fine, can't wait to see what else you will do to it/with it.
Lets keep this thread alive and venture on1
