I, and many others, will be really interested to see how it goes, and the ride afterwards (if in fact new springs get installed..). Thanks for helpful insight.
24 vs 25 OT OEM 1” Lift Details via reddit
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Huge thanks for doing this and report back if it works out.
What do people here think about just doing the front coils? Seems like the front needs the lift more than the rear on this truck.
Probably depends on your end goals. I think your suggestion is probably the best value/capability bet. And would get you closer to level as well. I think the delta rake from front to rear is ~2".
As stated before, I pulled the trigger on all 4 springs. I still want a leveled look so I think I think I will use only the bottom collar spacer from Peak to get a ~0.75 inch bump in the front. They also have a GX550 specific kit under development where the collar spacer slightly thicker to give a full 1 inch (I won't use the top mount spacers, which are the same for both kits, and account for 1.25" lift, are limited by Toyota/Lexus stud design), so maybe I'll hold off for that.
I am very hesitant to install the Westcott collars to level as I believe +3.5" lift (coil+collar) over '24 OT stock is too much strain on the suspension/drive without changing out more components.
Also, I want my tires to match my spare tire size, which I think has a maximum of ~34 or 34.5" diameter in the stock storage area. So achieving a full 2.5" lift to fit 35" tires isn't my objective.
TenaciV, when you get the springs delivered let me know. I haven't heard anything from my local dealer when I inquired about ordering them. I'll get them elsewhere I if I don't get an answer and you can confirm you got what you ordered. Are you able to install the springs yourself?
Thank you,
Thank you,
Great real-world side by side comparison. Well done!
I just talked to my local Lexus dealer, and they say that the 25 springs aren't in stock in the US. I see them online at the Lexus OEM parts site. I'm happy to order them, but I wonder if the Lexus dealer will install them if they don't come through them. Has anyone had any experience bringing Lexus official parts to a dealer and having them installed? Will I have to go to a third party to do it?
EDIT: I just got an email from Lexus Parts online that said those parts were on nationwide backorder, and could be couple months before they were available. So, interesting to see if anyone who has ordered them gets them soon. I hope so.
EDIT: I just got an email from Lexus Parts online that said those parts were on nationwide backorder, and could be couple months before they were available. So, interesting to see if anyone who has ordered them gets them soon. I hope so.
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Ordered mine this morning from Longo and will have them installed by my shop that works on my LC’s here in Mississippi. With it just being springs, I can’t imagine it being anything major, ya know? I’m having it done at the same time he’s installing my cbi front covert.
Would appreciate hearing when they arrive, thanks!
Thanks for all the info! Hopefully it's just the coils. I know with the EKDSS it could pose an issue... hopefully not.
Yes, would be great to hear (and even see) how they turn out!
Called Longo and was just told that rears will be in to Longo next week but fronts will be June.
Asked that they ship all at once so I’ll update again in June unless otherwise informed.
Following this thread, I also have a call into my local service department I’ll report the response.
Very helpful info!! Will appreciate any and all updates!!
Spoke with the parts dept. here in Portland and they were somewhat baffled. It seems as though Lexus is about 1 year behind the eight-ball. I gave them the order numbers for the front coils and he said 2-3 months to get in and then not sure they would work.
I told him I would try to confirm that they fit (and work properly) on the 24 model before I place the order.
Would going up a size on tires, like a 34 instead of the stock 33s provide extra lift? I'm assuming it would. I'm asking because my garage opening height is limited and if I go with the coil springs upgrade, I might be stuck with 33" tires. Where as going to a 34" might give me extra lift while still being able to fit in garage. 
Yep, going from a true 33 to a true 34 gives you ~1/2 inch of lift.Would going up a size on tires, like a 34 instead of the stock 33s provide extra lift? I'm assuming it would. I'm asking because my garage opening height is limited and if I go with the coil springs upgrade, I might be stuck with 33" tires. Where as going to a 34" might give me extra lift while still being able to fit in garage.
Will 34"s fit without any rubbing inside the fender wells? It also would lift the diff up a bit too, unlike the spring mods.
I guess I’m baffled by no one having gotten a ‘24 and ‘25 together on lifts and sorted it out. I think in four hours or so this could be solved! My suspicions are that something exists to it, that prevents it from being an easy swap, and someone is potentially holding results to develop a money maker?
I doubt there is anything going on other than there aren't a million of both out there yet (particularly the 25) and people are busy with something else, etc. But, I'm happy to see evidence of a master conspiracy to overcharge those of us who want a modest lift 
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