Suspension Problem, I haven't one! LR3

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roverca

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also, keep in mind there is no such thing as a "lift kit" unless you add the spacers. Otherwise the rods do no more than the struts are already able to do under certain circumstances. It's actually a better method to use the iidtool or Llams because you'll run most of the time at normal settings and only higher than factory "off road" height when actually needed on a trail - which in itself is rare as well.
You have pictures?
 

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Big tires skid in stop in go traffic on the freeway. ABS helps but it’s not the same stopping distance as soft stock tires

I have to tell you this: if you are skidding in traffic, stop n go, or any type, you are driving recklessly by following too close, moving too fast for conditions, or something. I have NEVER skid my lr3 on pavement unless standing on the brakes for a deer or actual brake testing. EVER.

"big tires" may skid more easily, but you do not have "big" tires.
 

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Wow! Id like to get those rods off now after seeing your post. Did you just cut those sections out?

There are extensive threads on how to do the modifications. No need to recreate again here. Some people use a heat gun to deform the plastic after dealing with the metal but I like how mine are cut out then flat sheet riveted in to the fender liner. Whole thing comes out just like normal for work.
 

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I have to tell you this: if you are skidding in traffic, stop n go, or any type, you are driving recklessly by following too close, moving too fast for conditions, or something. I have NEVER skid my lr3 on pavement unless standing on the brakes for a deer or actual brake testing. EVER.

"big tires" may skid more easily, but you do not have "big" tires.

It happens. Freeway speed goes from 75 to 0 in a blink of an eye. Probably everybody on their phones. Im not reckless by any means.
 

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i'll try to grab a few but of what specifically would you like to see ?

I guess anything you think I should focus on when doing this mod. I've never done this before. Also, wanted to see how it looked with tires that size at normal stock height.
 

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This might be a bit higher seeing as it was just coming off a fairly bumpy trail. These are Michelin MS2 275/65-18 which is actually a litttle larger tire than same spec numbers on BFG.
 

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looks good! is the ride height in the normal height or is it raised?

as i said, might be higher, cannot recall but it sure looks like it is either in offroad factory selection or at least +20-25mm via my Llams controller. The tire are true 32" so they fill the fender and that much gap suggests probably still above highway ride height. hope that helps.
 

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Well, reading through the thread the major reason for the post was abandoned. Most times why you have the Red Suspension Fault icon would be when you have misrepresented feedbacks from more than one height sensors at a particular request time from the control module. If the car was immediately driven on the red light, you might Suspension Limited speed notification on your dash. Major culprit is the height sensor, investigated bent sensor arms or cut or sockets not properly fixed. Also if your is equipped with NAv screen,the 4x4 screen might show blinking height sensor lights to identify the misread ones.
 

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