Rod Mod - Whose are best?

[Boaz]

Were you concerned that the vehicle would lower when you took the old one off - with you under it and all? Or can you just pop the old ones off and put the new ones on with no issues? Do you have to use a jack at all? I love the idea of doing this at the trail, but not driving all the time with them on. Thanks.

 

[Houm_WA]

The car does not react at all when you take the rods off. I know that people take them on/off without jacking...but I don't. Part of the reason is that I also remove my wheels/tires and put on my other set (MT/Rs on 18s) so I might as well throw a jackstand under the LR3 and take my time. I don't know how feasible it is to do this at the trailhead....depends on the trail and the group you're with. Making the switch the first couple times takes longer, too....

 

[drzjoint]

You could do it at the trail head but I do it the night before I head out in my clean dry garage. I do use a jack just to make it easier. Do not put the vehicle in off road mode and climb under. The self leveling dose weird things. I almost got hurt under there one day checking stuff out. I had left a door open to prevent that, it did NOT work so well. The LR3 started to lower on me. Could have been hurt real bad Luckly I have the reflexes of a turtle