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It’s an eBay special with an OEM Corolla hybrid engine cover emblem. It was cheap
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Thanks can you please send me the link - I can't see one that looks like yours.
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Forgot I had ordered redline tuning hood struts a while back but never installed them as I needed the hood prop to support the radiator while installing the intercooler. I guess you could leave redundancy and have the hood struts and the prop rod. Anyhow the intercooler is in so the hood struts can be installed and prop rod can come out. Really pleased with the redline kit fits well parts seem to be high quality. You do need to enlarge two existing holes but the kit includes a step drill bit to make it very easy. A quick 10 minute install.
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A little sneak peak.
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Lift kit and sliders all on. Only hiccup was Adas needs to be recalibrated after the lift. Mine threw a code and once it was recalibrated all is well.
Really nice build!
Very nice build! I am curious, did you leave some rake in the setup or are you level all the way around? I ask because I have the same build basically - the MRR's - I debated leaving some rake but went level.
Cannot wait to hear how your truck drives now and mpgs. Mine is great and I feel like I could not ask for more really. It does take a while to dial those settings in on the 3-ways on all 4. But now so much better than stock I could not imagine going back.
Cannot wait to hear how your truck drives now and mpgs. Mine is great and I feel like I could not ask for more really. It does take a while to dial those settings in on the 3-ways on all 4. But now so much better than stock I could not imagine going back.
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I left some rake in it. Not as much as stock. I went 2.5”front and 2.0” rear. I was just under the truck I think I need to get the front bump stops adjusted as they’re touching the lower control arms at static height. Reaching out to the shop now.
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So I went back and added a little preload and got it to where Dobinsons recommends. Took out a little more rake. Also did some fine tuning on the adjustable bumpstops. Went with a 10mm spacer. Dobinsons said to start around 15. I think 10 should be about right. Maybe even 5. Subtle change but here’s a photo after the adjustment. Top is after the preload adjustment. Did some shock tuning. Went with
Front: LSC-2 HSC-5 and REB-11
Rear: LSC-2 HSC-2 and REB-8
For daily duties it’s very plush and comfortable. May stiffen it up but I’m playing with tire pressures too. Was initially at 35 but doing some math on D load tires. 33 is likely the right pressure.
Front: LSC-2 HSC-5 and REB-11
Rear: LSC-2 HSC-2 and REB-8
For daily duties it’s very plush and comfortable. May stiffen it up but I’m playing with tire pressures too. Was initially at 35 but doing some math on D load tires. 33 is likely the right pressure.
My settings:
LSC for both F and R -12
HSC F and R - 7
Rebound Front 10 / Rebound R 5
It is firm but I like that on highway. Handles extremely well. No roll at all.
LSC for both F and R -12
HSC F and R - 7
Rebound Front 10 / Rebound R 5
It is firm but I like that on highway. Handles extremely well. No roll at all.
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Finally after almost 4 months after taking delivery the build is just about done. At least done enough to get it polished and ceramic coated. Also had the A pillars done in gloss black PPF. The only thing left is the Sxth intake and inlet which are on order. And lastly will do an OTT custom tune.
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A little update on suspension tuning. I went back to dobinsons recommendation of
Front - LSC 1 - HSC 4 - Rebound 10
Rear - LSC 1 - HSC 1 - Rebound 7
Was really bad. I think Dobinsons may recommend these specs on stock springs but with the 2.5 F and 2 R springs the shock just wasn’t able to control the spring. Wild guess but from what I can feel in the seat the rates are much higher than stock springs. Ride was jittery over washboard shocks just couldn’t keep up with the springs. I would guess running less rebound dampening at these softer settings may have been a little bouncy but the jittery feel might not be as bad and be more predictable.
Next went to
Front - LSC 5 - HSC 5 - Rebound 10
Rear - LSC 4 - HSC 2 - Rebound 7
Huge improvement in ride. Springs were very well controlled. Ever so slightly firmer but just felt like a very well damped suspension. Still feel like I can do some fine tuning but can unequivocally say the dobinson recommended settings are garbage. I’ll ride around on these settings a few days but I think I’ll go another click of LSC front and rear. And perhaps another click of HSC in the rear.
Front - LSC 1 - HSC 4 - Rebound 10
Rear - LSC 1 - HSC 1 - Rebound 7
Was really bad. I think Dobinsons may recommend these specs on stock springs but with the 2.5 F and 2 R springs the shock just wasn’t able to control the spring. Wild guess but from what I can feel in the seat the rates are much higher than stock springs. Ride was jittery over washboard shocks just couldn’t keep up with the springs. I would guess running less rebound dampening at these softer settings may have been a little bouncy but the jittery feel might not be as bad and be more predictable.
Next went to
Front - LSC 5 - HSC 5 - Rebound 10
Rear - LSC 4 - HSC 2 - Rebound 7
Huge improvement in ride. Springs were very well controlled. Ever so slightly firmer but just felt like a very well damped suspension. Still feel like I can do some fine tuning but can unequivocally say the dobinson recommended settings are garbage. I’ll ride around on these settings a few days but I think I’ll go another click of LSC front and rear. And perhaps another click of HSC in the rear.
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I found identical. The recommendations are terrible which might explain why the Dobinsons MRR got poor reviews on a few YouTube channels comparing suspensions.
I went through almost identical progression of several iterations of tweaking the three adjustments on each corner until they are dialed and now outstanding.
I went through almost identical progression of several iterations of tweaking the three adjustments on each corner until they are dialed and now outstanding.
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Some better shots with the gloss black A pillars. I think gloss black mirror caps would look better with the gloss black A pillars. I’m splitting hairs here but if it bothers me I can always go to gloss black mirror caps or just peel the PPF off the A pillars. For now I’m ok with it. Also as a suspension update for those with Dobinsons mrr using dobinson coils. Great place to start would be my last post which was Front LSC-5 HSC-5 Reb-10. Rear LSC-4 HSC-2 Reb-7
I’ve since gone to:
Front LSC-6 HSC-5 Reb-10
Rear LSC-5 HSC-3 Reb-7
I think I’m really close to where I want it. Really well dampened ride.
I’ve since gone to:
Front LSC-6 HSC-5 Reb-10
Rear LSC-5 HSC-3 Reb-7
I think I’m really close to where I want it. Really well dampened ride.
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Do you have a link for the instructions to replace the lift door trim piece? If so, may trouble you it? Your mods look great.
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I don’t. I’m a decent wrench and just kind of looked and saw which order the trim pieces come off and figured it out. I didn’t think it was that challenging.
@drray81 Where did you get the ADAS System recalibrated? did you have to go to the dealer? I;m in the process of figuring out my build and i was looking at doing Dobinson's IMS 3in Lift Kit with Billet UCAs with some 35in tires. I'm concerned if i have to take my land cruiser to the dealer for ADAS system recalibration after the lift, it will void my warranty. Or is this not the case?
In the USA your warranty isn’t voided by modifications, but the coverage of your warranty against any components affected by your customization is. Research the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
It is interesting that I did not have to recalibrate anything after my lift. +3.25" F and +1.75" R. All systems are working just as they did when new. It has been 1 year since my Dobinsons MRR's and 35"s were installed. Could it be they are actually 285/75/18 Toyos that are also relatively narrow, that has kept mine from needing recalibration??
Similarly, after I lifted (~3” front, 2.5” rear), I asked the dealer to evaluate if any systems needed recalibration. They assured me nothing was needed
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