Installed Peak Performance 1.25" lift to level my Overtrail

[2024 GX Driver]

I just installed the Peak Performance 1.25" top hat spacer to level my Overtrail. I think it turned out great and I am really happy with the results. I have leveled numerous trucks including my 4Runner, F250, F150 and Tacoma. I do not like the look, or performance, of raked truck - higher in the back then front. Vehicles come this way because manufacturers think they get better mileage. I have never seen an appreciable difference in mpg in any truck I have leveled, not lifted.

 

[GaoKS]

looks good!

 

[turbo8]

I just installed the Peak Performance 1.25" top hat spacer to level my Overtrail. I think it turned out great and I am really happy with the results. I have leveled numerous trucks including my 4Runner, F250, F150 and Tacoma. I do not like the look, or performance, of raked truck - higher in the back then front. Vehicles come this way because manufacturers think they get better mileage. I have never seen an appreciable difference in mpg in any truck I have leveled, not lifted.

Any tips on removing the shocks to install the top spacers?

 

[LucBroDude]

Any tips on removing the shocks to install the top spacers?

You don’t need to remove the shock assembly entirely. The control arm drops enough to where you can slip in the spacer. That's all I had to do when I installed mine.

 

[turbo8]

You don’t need to remove the shock assembly entirely. The control arm drops enough to where you can slip in the spacer. That's all I had to do when I installed mine.

Cool, I made some of my own spacers that are only 8mm thick and will install these today.

 

[2024 GX Driver]

Any tips on removing the shocks to install the top spacers?

I had it done at a suspension shop. They charged me for two hours ($240) and did an alignment for free.

 

[2024 GX Driver]

Here is a better picture

 

[turbo8]

You don’t need to remove the shock assembly entirely. The control arm drops enough to where you can slip in the spacer. That's all I had to do when I installed mine.

Do you have an overtrail?

 

[turbo8]

I had it done at a suspension shop. They charged me for two hours ($240) and did an alignment for free.

Took me 2 hours too, but was a little harder than I was expecting. With the OT, the sway bar and end links get it the way of the shock, so I couldn't easily remove the shock like I was planning.

Here is what I did to get my spacer in.

• Remove 3 AVS shock connector bolts
• Disconnect shock AVS connector (kinda difficult)
• Remove 4 upper shock bolts
• Remove the lower 2 knuckle bolts
• Remove sway bar end link from LCA
• Loosen LCA mounting bolts
• Loosen lower shock bolt

This gave me enough room to get the spacer in.

Then put it back together and tighten the following at ride height:

• LCA mounting bolts
• Swaybar endlink
• Lower shock mount
• Upper arms mount should be loosened and tightened too.

My 8mm spacer gave me 5/8" of increased height. Pretty sure this won't allow the shock to bottom out before the lower arm bump fully engages.

 

[munkeeboi]

Not sure if the juice was worth the squeeze for 5/8"

 

[rth_wrm]

Here is a better picture

Any impact on the feel of the ride? I came to my OT+ from a pretty heavily modified 4runner. All the lifting and tweaking on that vehicle made for a very attractive stance, and lots of trail clearance, but at the cost of the ride comfort. The GX is just so buttery smooth, i'm hesitant to mess with it, even though i would really like to level off the rake. I don't care for it either.

 

[2024 GX Driver]

I have not noticed any difference or harsh feel. I also had my 4Runner leveled by installing bielstien 5100 series shocks in the front and noticed a ride difference. I have over 1,000 miles since the peak spacer install and I am very happy. I did have to adjust m headlights after install.