100 Series Land Cruiser Suspension

#1

My Land Cruiser eats Cv boots faster than I can replace them. I suspect that the reason is the suspension lift that is too high. I believe that there is a thing called a diff drop kit. Would this solve my problem. If so, does anyone know where these are available for my vehicle in South Africa.

Alternatively I must reduce the current amount of lift. The vehicle is fitted with OME suspension. What would be the best way to reduce the amount of lift without replacing the entire suspension.

Any advice appreciated.

henris · #2

I wouldn't fiddle with the lift. Leave it as is.
Are there specific boots that rip? Inner, outer, left right?

#3

Seems to be outer boots. Left and right. Have tried various suppliers, including genuine Toyota parts. After returning from Bots/Zambia on thursday i saw that the left outer boot is all but gone. Just the rubber under the clamps that remains.

henris · #4

The boots that have been using, any specific brands. Lobro is quite a respected name.

Couple of years ago, there was a boot that was plastic. Handled a lot more punishment, but was more expensive. Haven't seen them for quite a while.

The alternative would be to try and shield them.

But let me dig a bit.

The alternative would be to fit a new boot and then put a canvas boot over it.

Something like this.
https://www.milneroffroad.com/toyota-la ... 8k/AX0078K

Polyurathane

Just something else I found, is that the air in the boots get hot and the boot expands. Then snags on anything close to it. A steering rod, anything. So it might be worth either fitting something with a more snug fit, or leave the steel clip on the shaft off. So when that air gets hot, it can escape.

Got a guy here in Springs that is very helpful. Runs the local CV and propshaft place. Will talk to him when I go that way again. Usually about 3 times a week, at least.

#5

The last set I fitted was the heavy duty Toyota plastic ones. Still ate them up within 4000km.

Hedgehog · #6

How high is your lift?

#7

Not sure the exact measurement of the lift. Bought it the way it is.

henris · #8

AndreasR wrote: ↑
Sun Sep 01, 2019 5:49 pm
Not sure the exact measurement of the lift. Bought it the way it is.

My guess, 50mm - 75mm

Reenen · #9

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Reenen · #11

#12

Andreas...
Do you have Lower Control Arm Protection plates?

I don't think your lift is much over 50mm.
How much mileage have you done since purchase (trying to establish if shocks are due for replacement)

#13

https://www.marks4wd.com/suspension/21365.html

Andreas ^

XJ Junkie · #14

AndreasR wrote:Not sure the exact measurement of the lift. Bought it the way it is.

If it’s OME then it won’t be more than 50 mm

rudi.hinze · #15

AndreasR wrote:My Land Cruiser eats Cv boots faster than I can replace them. I suspect that the reason is the suspension lift that is too high. I believe that there is a thing called a diff drop kit. Would this solve my problem. If so, does anyone know where these are available for my vehicle in South Africa.

Alternatively I must reduce the current amount of lift. The vehicle is fitted with OME suspension. What would be the best way to reduce the amount of lift without replacing the entire suspension.

Any advice appreciated.

OME should only lift a 100 series up to 20mm from new height (that is unless someone has thought themselves wiser than the manufacturer). It has a torsion bar setup up front. 'loosen' the torsion bar bolts and the nose drops, thereby improving the CV angle. It is free, aside from the wheel alignment needed afterwards. Any good alignment shop can also do this for you. Takes all of 5 minutes to do.

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