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Leveling kit interfere with safety sensors?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Lowry1967, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. Nov 25, 2018 at 4:25 AM
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    Lowry1967

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  2. Nov 25, 2018 at 4:32 AM
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    Leveling kit is fine as long as your not doing hardcore offroad. Spacers will give a harsher ride over speedbumps and such.
     
  3. Nov 25, 2018 at 4:37 AM
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    I'm reading it can mess up your safety sensors and cruise control radar . You know anything about that . Thanks for your input .
     
  4. Nov 25, 2018 at 4:38 AM
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    In-coil spacers will give a harsher ride. Top spacers not. Although extreme situation like a speed bump will probably bottom out quicker, yes.
     
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    I ran top spacers in 3 different tundras for over 750k miles, dont kid yourself they make the front end ride stiffer. They work fine and make the truck look great but it sure will not ride like stock.
     
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    Yes it can have an effect on all the safety sense stuff. Just be prepared if you decide to do it. If you are never going to go off road, blocks and spacers should be fine.
     
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    I leveled mine by dropping the rear... an air lift system was added to retain towing & payload.

    The rear is level with the stock front, and the ride is great.IMG_6551.jpg
     
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  9. Nov 25, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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  10. Nov 25, 2018 at 7:15 AM
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    To answer your question, yes it can effect the TSS. From the limited exposure I have had with it, one can go get it recalibrated at the dealership.

    Search @Vizsla posts on what he did with his truck. Great resource for this topic.
     
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  11. Nov 25, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    I have 6112's at top setting and toytec shackles on my '18, no issues with Tss, or radar cc.
     
  12. Nov 25, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    Thanks for all your help help.
     
  13. Nov 26, 2018 at 4:34 PM
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    What do you mean by "In-coil"? Top Spacers?
     
  14. Nov 26, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    There might be different names for it, but basically there are 2 types of spacers.
    1. In-coil spacers (coil spacer) go inside the coilover assembly. You have to take the spring top plate off to install the spacer between the spring and the top plate. So in a sense the spacer is inside the coil over assembly.
    2. Top spacer (strut spacer) bolts to the top of the assembly , or in other words outside of the assembly.

    There are pros and cons to both. I am on my phone so I can't find it now, but I have a good summary article that I can post. I will search for that tomorrow.
     
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