Front Leveling Kit

[Caviar]

Has anyone done a front leveling kit on the factory suspension?

Westcott has this preload collar lift kit. It's a small front and rear lift:

2024 Lexus GX 550 Preload Collar Lift Kit - PRE-ORDER TODAY!

ALL NEW 2024 Lexus GX 550 Preload Collar Lift Kit from Westcott Designs! This kit gives a full 2.5 inch lift in the front and .75 inch in the back.

westcottdesigns.net

Any other options available? Any issues with e-KDSS or ride quality?

 

[vraa]

I'm going to wait at least three months more and see what other options are on the market

 

[Dangler]

The stinkbug look on these GXs is real!

 

[MAXIMUS]

The stinkbug look on these GXs is real!

The stinkbug look on these GXs is real!

True that, not having a front leveling kit is absolutely stressing me out

 

[Dangler]

I gambled and started looking at Land Cruiser 1.5” leveling spacers

I ordered a set from Tuff Country but their service is HORSE$HIT and I can’t even get an email or call back. Do NOT order from these guys

I chatted with TheYotaGarage - they have it on their website but are probably 2 months out

Who knows what will work and when it will be available

 

[BakeShow]

Has anyone measured the height difference between the front and back? With the high payload and tow rating I’m sure it’s sizable. Although I have no plans on towing anything more than a golf cart/side by side I think I’m going to wait for something with some adjustability. Just in case…

 

[MAXIMUS]

I'm ASSUMING, LC spacer may work but my punk a-- don't want to be the first to attempt the mod, high end Lexus and all. lol

 

[MAXIMUS]

I'm going to wait at least three months more and see what other options are on the market

please note it will take three month for them to ship it if you order now, ask me how I know

 

[SethGX]

It's about 37.25 in the rear and about 35.5 in the front, so about 1.75 difference. That equates to the Wescott Designs kit taking it up 2.5 in the front and .75 in the rear for a level GX550.

 

[Gunner]

sounds good to me!

 

[Bluegill]

It's about 37.25 in the rear and about 35.5 in the front, so about 1.75 difference. That equates to the Wescott Designs kit taking it up 2.5 in the front and .75 in the rear for a level GX550.

Here are the front & rear measurements after the Westcott Designs pre-load collar lift and 35x12.5x17 wheels and tires:

38-3/4" Front

39-7/8" Rear

or 1-1/8" higher rear

 

[Bluegill]

The top of the rack (top of the truck) after the lift and rack is:

77-1/2" Front

79-1/4" Rear

or 1-3/4" higher rear

 

[Bluegill]

Visually it sits pretty level

 

[SethGX]

I'm trying very hard NOT to get mine lifted, but wow does that look good.

 

[Cajun Heat]

It's about 37.25 in the rear and about 35.5 in the front, so about 1.75 difference. That equates to the Wescott Designs kit taking it up 2.5 in the front and .75 in the rear for a level GX550.

To get a accurate height measurement you should start from the center of the wheel to the lip of the fender well. I learned this when lowering my Explorer ST and was informed by someone on a different forum. This is relevant for both lowering and lifting a vehicle. Below is more information on this from Bilstein.

How do I measure ride height?

Measure from the center of the wheel to the center of the fender opening.

academy.bilsteinus.com

 

[Bluegill]

True - this method takes the tires out of the equation because you are essentially measuring center of hub to fender line.

 

[ericcu71]

True - this method takes the tires out of the equation because you are essentially measuring center of hub to fender line.

Hi, can you share your wheel specs. Thank you.

 

[Bluegill]

Method 703 wheels, 17-inch diameter, +35mm offset. Westcott Designs told me the specs and Westcott ordered and installed them with the new 35x12.5x17 Toyo Open Country AT3 tires in Load Range C.

 

[Caviar]

Visually it sits pretty level

View attachment 2131

Thanks for posting the measurements. Looks great!

 

[mkstph]

Method 703 wheels, 17-inch diameter, +35mm offset. Westcott Designs told me the specs and Westcott ordered and installed them with the new 35x12.5x17 Toyo Open Country AT3 tires in Load Range C.

What was the total cost to Westcott do all that?