Peak Suspension Spacer Lift - Opinions

[sixsigma43]

I am looking to get a spacer lift on an overtrail +, looking at Westcott or this set up. One advantage I see over the Westcott is this does not go in line with the spring and thus should not change the ride character and wont limit down travel. Curious if anyone is running this set up and what they think?

2024+ LexusGX550 Trail Kit 1 - Peak Suspension

Introducing our 2-Piece Trail Kit 1 for the 2024+ Lexus. This kit features our top mount spacer to provide the lift you desire without sacrificing the performance of your shocks. In addition to the front lift, we have a 1" rear spring spacer is to help lift the back end as well as accommodate...

www.peaksuspension.com

 

[munkeeboi]

I only did the Peak top spacer in the front for a 1.25" lift. My GX still has 1" difference between the rear and the front when measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender.

No change in ride and gave me the mild lift and leveling I was looking for.

 

[munkeeboi]

they happen to have a sale going on right now too

 

[sixsigma43]

I only did the Peak top spacer in the front for a 1" lift. My GX still has 1" difference between the rear and the front when measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender.

No change in ride and gave me the mild lift and leveling I was looking for.

Looks good, any reason you opted against doing the rear?

 

[munkeeboi]

didn't need the extra height for anything and wanted to keep the front suspension competent changes to a minimum

 

[German88]

I only did the Peak top spacer in the front for a 1" lift. My GX still has 1" difference between the rear and the front when measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender.

No change in ride and gave me the mild lift and leveling I was looking for.

Well executed and looks perfectly leveled! Doubt I’ll level mine but if I do it’ll be front only.

 

[LucBroDude]

I only did the Peak top spacer in the front for a 1" lift. My GX still has 1" difference between the rear and the front when measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender.

No change in ride and gave me the mild lift and leveling I was looking for.

Thanks, your photo convinced me to go with Peak! I had a Westcott kit on order for about 7 weeks and after dealing with their terrible customer service, I cancelled my order and purchased the Peak kit yesterday. Got my tracking today!

 

[djs]

I only did the Peak top spacer in the front for a 1" lift. My GX still has 1" difference between the rear and the front when measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender.

No change in ride and gave me the mild lift and leveling I was looking for.

Isnt the front top spacer 1.25"? Just want to make sure i'm not missing a product.

 

[munkeeboi]

Isnt the front top spacer 1.25"? Just want to make sure i'm not missing a product

you're right, the actual top spacer specs are 1.25"

 

[German88]

they happen to have a sale going on right now too

you're right, the actual top spacer specs are 1.25"

Did you get a re-alignment after? If so, how far out was the front?

 

[LucBroDude]

The kit arrived yesterday and I threw them on same day. Very happy! Installation was straightforward and ride quality hasn’t changed much. Will be getting an alignment in the next few weeks.

 

[munkeeboi]

Did you get a re-alignment after? If so, how far out was the front?

I did...they were able to bring it back to spec

 

[German88]

The kit arrived yesterday and I threw them on same day. Very happy! Installation was straightforward and ride quality hasn’t changed much. Will be getting an alignment in the next few weeks.

This looks great!

 

[TexasD-90]

As long as you are planning to stay on road only this is a decent option. You are sacrificing down travel which will have negative effects on ride quality over bumps and potholes. This will be most evident when/if you get off the pavement. I’m not trying to rain on anyone’s parade here, just think it’s useful info for anyone that doesn’t know. These trucks do look better when they sit more level!

 

[munkeeboi]

As long as you are planning to stay on road only this is a decent option. You are sacrificing down travel which will have negative effects on ride quality over bumps and potholes. This will be most evident when/if you get off the pavement. I’m not trying to rain on anyone’s parade here, just think it’s useful info for anyone that doesn’t know. These trucks do look better when they sit more level!

Wouldn't top spacers cause a situation of overextended down travel and a higher chance to bottom out the shock without augmented bump tops? I think you lose down travel wth pre-load spring spacers.

I'm probably wrong but , either way, I agree that these types of lifts are for daily driving and not for heavy off-roading as they are more cosmetic than for performance

 

[RIDEaCANYON]

Here is a great visual and explanations of spacers vs preloads (and also new coilovers) with pros and cons of each.

AccuTune Offroad- Top hat vs Preload vs Adjustable Coilover Preload

 

[S SUBERI]

Thank you, this is a good analysis and explanation of the pro's and con's

 

[black_sedan]

anyone know if the Peak suspension spacer requires the studs to be trimmed?

 

[Todgrubbs]

The stock 2024 OT is 22.5" on the rear and 21" on the front as measured from the center of the wheel hub to the bottom of the fender.

I went with and installed the Westcott design leveling lift in Sept before going to Utah in Oct and I am thrilled with the results and ride. It stiffened up the suspension a tad so it does not feel like it is leaning on corners, turning or when changing lanes. After the install front is 1.5" higher and the back is .75" higher measured from the center of the wheel hub to the lower fender.

The Westcott designs pre-load lift states it is a 2 1/2" lift on the front and a 3/4" lift on the rear with a 1 1/4" preload collar spacer in the front that is mounted on the bottom of the spring on the shock and not on the top of the shock assembly like most spacer lifts do and a 1 inch spacer in the rear that goes on top of the spring.

Westcott Designs has a good post about the different lift options and the plusses and minus of each.

The right lift for your factory suspension

 

[munkeeboi]

anyone know if the Peak suspension spacer requires the studs to be trimmed?

Studs do not need to be trimmed, In fact, the original stud length is the limiting factor on spacers. There is just enough thread exposed for the nuts to engage safely.