Cool. Fronts are easy and self explanatory. For me personally, if I were to lift or lower, it be best to replace ball joints qnd tie rod ends. Fresh start for a fresh setup. It's easier for good alignment

Looks good!! Put in 1" wheel spacers and the rav will look and handle bomb.

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to find wheels with a low enough offset I don’t need spacers. That’s definitely the look I’m going for!

thanks for sharing

dig your video dude

What helps for me is first cleaning that alan key hole out as best as you can with a small steel brush and a pick and some rust cleaning penetrating oil.. Then clean with some brake parts cleaner and see if your alan key fits snug in it.. Cheers hope that helps.

@principlesofliberty1323

4 ай бұрын

*Propane torch has entered the chat*

Nice !!! lol, I just got a 2011 Rav4 V6 3.5 awd sport and wanted to drop it 1 inch lol , drove it cross country and back and for sure it needs new shocks / struts after 14+ hours of driving non stop the 10year old shocks have seen better days ..

Just did this kit in my 2012 RAV4 AWD. I put 245/65/r17 Falken WildPeak A/T's on 7.5" wide Enkei's. Handles nice, no rubs, waiting to check on the MPG change but the wheel tire combo are only 5 lbs each. I do know the speedo is off about 3%.

@cxzmyc

Жыл бұрын

You ever figure out how much MPG you lost?

@stanceswitch6419

Жыл бұрын

Any reports on the mpg change?

@MrScoobieman

7 ай бұрын

Mpg change?

@NewzBanger

11 күн бұрын

5lbs each or 5lbs total?

Since I own a 2015 lifted Scion xB with a 3rd/4th Gen rav4 front oem suspension, and a rear 2.5” lift kit spacer, I love it. But after almost a year. The clunk noise of my rear oem shocks needs to change. I tried to get use to it. Not anymore. So Bilstein B6 front struts for 3rd Gen rav4, rear Bilstein B6 shocks from 1st Gen rav4 and north wood performance springs remain stock height for better handling, and reduce clunk noise. And maybe change the front end links to correct it’s length. And it will give my lifted xB handles and drives like a dream. And more comfort. I’m glad I found this brand to combine with Bilstein. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@SBGUS

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! North woods offers bilstein shocks as an option just let them know.

@toyotabrony

2 жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS oh that’s even better. Thanks for the heads up. 😎🙏🏼

@scionxb-if6hp

2 жыл бұрын

@@toyotabrony hi,so whats the news of that first gen rav4 rear strut?do you have any video of it?i have a 2012 scion xb myself and im thinking lifting it too.thanks

@toyotabrony

2 жыл бұрын

@@scionxb-if6hp we have a Facebook group called lifted xB. And to answer ur questions, the 1st gen rav4 suspension is a bit small for the xB. So in order to lift. U got two options. 1: get 2006-20123rd/2013-20184th gen Toyota RAV4 cuz they share the same front suspension. It raise up to 2.5” lift of th front. And if u want to level it and don’t want to raise up higher than it already is. Go for 1.5” rear lift kit spacer by randode. He’s the one man army of lift kit spacers for all xB gens. 2: u can just get full lift kit spacers from again, randode. Or randy randode west. That’s the guy u will look for.

@toyotabrony

2 жыл бұрын

@@scionxb-if6hp the extended length of the rear shock absorbers of 1st gen rav4 are 20.50”. And our xB2/2.5 rear shock extended length are 22.50”-23.80”.

@GSTAVO Bytheway. Since I have the original front sway bar end links when I bought it brand new 6 Years ago, I saw these aftermarket sway bar end links that’s for the correct install. What was the difference between the factory and aftermarket front sway bar end links? Because if I have this setup, I feel like it’s better to be safe to get these for better length and proper ground clearance. What happens when I do get those sets, except the front end links made by northwoods performance, instead of keep using the oem links?

I finally paid my Rav off and, decided in my infinite wisdom to lift her. I like what you did!!! Here's my thing. I want to level it to the same height front to back. Did you have to get longer brake lines or, was there enough slack in the existing ones?

@SBGUS

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I had no problems with the lines being too short. The leveling kit they sell is only like .25 inch so there should be any issues. The instructions mention having to flip the ABS bracket, but I didn’t have to.

@GSTAVO hey do u know, what’s the spec size of the two nuts bolts that holds the bottom of the front struts?

Why 4 cylinder for life?

Been trying to find one of these with the 2GRFE V6.

@toyotabrony

Жыл бұрын

In northwood performance website. They made a frotn tune springs for the V6 rav4 specifically. For more weight.

@SBGUS

Жыл бұрын

They also reached out to confirm what engine was in my model to get the spring rates right. They can do custom spring rates at your request.

@toyotabrony

Жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS oh they do. I recently talk to them few days ago. And we discuss about if they can do for our xB2/2.5 models. Those numbers are resembles for generation. Because we have a lifted xB in our community. And I been told they already have few lifted xB customers with there product and they love it. I already gave them specs of the xzb2/2.5 front and rear springs to see what they do. And we both have high hopes it will work. Because both 3rd/4th gen rav4 shares the same platform as our xB2/2.5. And I’m already lookin forward for this. All we gotta do is wait. 😎🙏🏼

Did you have to do anything with the ABS line to get "...additional range of motion..." for the line like the instructions say?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

The instructions do say to bend the abs line bracket if it looks stretched or bent but mine looked fine.

Was there any issue with getting the alignment done after the install? Were they able to get the alignment in spec?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

No issue with the alignment. I took it to a local firestone and they were able to get it in spec. I needed one before the lift anyway

Wondering what tires and rims your planning on getting? I can't decide if I should. Keep my factory 18s or drop down to 17 and get fatter tires. Wonder if total 30inch diameter would fit. I've read 29.5 is typically the max without mod

@SBGUS

2 жыл бұрын

Still haven’t bought any yet. I’m looking for 17s with a lower offset to give it some poke. As for tires, When I measured 29.5 seemed to be the max. I want 30s but don’t want to have to cut anything.

@doktormomo2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS I'm about to install the 1.5 lift kit but have seen another video that 29.5bis the max with no lift. Wonder what the max is with the lift. I'll buy all terrain tires in the spring and will report back. Also likely going 245 /65/r17

@brentwhitley7590

2 жыл бұрын

@@doktormomo2023 lift does not effect max, the struts do. With typical struts cannot have a diameter bigger than 30” because they would hit the spring perch

Let’s goooo

Needs 25mm wheel spacers :)

Are the sway bar links for the front that are included in the kit the same size as the factory stock ones?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe so. I didn't measure them but when I sized them up they looked the same. Plus the spacer that lifts the car is on top of the strut tower so longer sway bars are not necessary.

@jfisch01

3 жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS Kool thanks, my kit will be here Monday. How many hours did it take for front and how many for back if you didn't have to re-tap the hole? How is it holding up?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

@@jfisch01 Front, no more then an hour or so. The back, 3-4 hours if everything goes smoothly and you're using mostly hand tools. It has been great so far!

How’s it holding up? Has there been any excess strain on the drive axles?

@SBGUS

2 жыл бұрын

I had to replace the passenger axle but that was starting to spit grease before. I’ve put over 20k miles with no problems so far! It’s only a 1 inch lift nothing crazy.

I'm doing mine in the next couple of months and wonder of stiff it rides. I have a 4cyl Rav as well but thinking of getting the v6 front springs to get that extra lift, but I don't want to have it ride too stiff.

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

If you went with the V6 springs I think it might be a little too stiff. When my car is not loaded up it’s pretty stiff but not to where the ride is uncomfortable.

Hey! Enjoyed your video. Does this kit effect your gas mileage?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

If it did, it has not been a noticeable amount. We will see when I get bigger tires!

Did the this upgrade affect the ride quality?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir in every way possible! It feels better around corners and at higher speeds. The biggest difference I can tell is in the rear. With the stock suspension it was extremely bouncy. Now, there is only about an inch or two of travel before the springs feel nice and stiff for when you’re loaded up with gear.

@TBISYTC

3 жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS Ok thanks.

Would this fit in a 3rd gen do you know?

@SBGUS

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will the 2011 is considered the 3rd gen with a "facelift". Northwoods is great and will answer any questions if you email them.

So now you had road time how do you like you suspension?

@SBGUS

2 жыл бұрын

It’s great! The car feels better when loaded up and has a higher ride height. My one regret is not replacing the rubber bushing the rear springs sit on. And I still need me wheels and tires.

@62CHRIS99

2 жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS I can't find struts anywhere I blew driverside so I'll just get a lift from Northwoods

@doktormomo2023

2 жыл бұрын

@@SBGUS what tires and rims are you putting on it?

How much did it cost you. Or can you put a link

@SBGUS

2 жыл бұрын

The kit is about $1200

It looks the same

@SBGUS

4 ай бұрын

It’s only a 1.5 inch lift you only notice when getting in and out

How much was it?

@toyotabrony

Жыл бұрын

He said it’s $1200. Worth the money

Anyone worried about mpg is too cheap to consider this mod

Very good tragedy comedy

@toyotabrony

Жыл бұрын

U made no sense

why you lift a rav4 lol

@toyotabrony

2 жыл бұрын

Because lifting a RAV4, with aftermarket wheels and off-road tires. It makes it look better. Handles better, and more comfort. That’s the idea.

Bad filming

@toyotabrony

2 жыл бұрын

Worse opinion