Literally spent 2 weeks looking for less-than-all of the information in this video. For what ungodly reason has the RUclips algorithm not skyrocketed this channel? Please keep giving us amazing content like this.
@@Toastert4co yes. Toyota customers also have very low expectations, in my experience. How Toyota does it, I have no idea. But they certainly have an excellent sales force, maintaining the myth of reliability and durability. So customers are willing to ignore the poor performance of Toyota cars and trucks when it comes to vehicle dynamics and comfort. Don’t get me wrong, I like my Prado. But it’s a long way behind the New Defender for example. I wouldn’t trade, because I like my car. But the fanboy attitude is beyond me.
@@Toastert4co that's exactly the case here in Dubai, the shops do everything.. the average 4 wheeler has no clue what he's driving only that it's cool looking
I just paused this video midway to comment that this is some of the highest quality content I've ever seen on suspensions (and overall, actually). Completely focused and perfectly concise. I'm very impressed so far!
He’s got excellent presentation and knowledge. Shows the “COMPLEXITIES” of the independent front suspension 🤔🧐…. I will stay with a solid front axle less complex,more robust.
Very very impressive in-depth review and demo! I don't remember seeing one like this on RUclips. This guy makes other suspension explanation videos look like elementary student work
WOW! This is undoubtedly the BEST explanation of a suspension system that I have ever seen. Clear, concise, organized and very well presented. Thank you! *SUBSCRIBED*
Thanks for putting this together! I haven't seen anyone else give this good of an explanation of the Toyota IFS... this was a fantastic concise overview of the suspension and all its major components and their functions! Really valuable info as a new 4runner owner thinking about mods for overlanding/offroading.
I rarely comment or subscribe to channels but this vid is definitely worth it. Thanks for making the video and explaining the IFS suspension in such simple terms.
Man, you rock. You make enthusiasts like me understand complex IFS setup. My Land Cruiser 100 has a tortion bar. I wish to see a video show us how to setup a proper lift for LC 100.
It would be awesome if you did this same IFS breakdown on other popular IFS trucks like the F150. That way we could know what the actual limits of geometry are. The information you provide is extremely helpful. Thanks for making these videos!
Fantastic video! This save everyone days/weeks/months of searching forums for explanation of how suspension works and all parts associated. Now research on the forums is more focused and helping people make a better decision about lifting. Superb job and video!
I would love to see A video of what happens to suspension if you out a expensive lift kit in and Still Keep The Struct 2inch Spacers Installed Like installed on a Dobinson or fox Lift instead of Level Lift spacer with Stock suspension most if not all High end lift companies say never Keep tour Level Lift spacers On upgraded coil over lifts. Thing it would be a great educational video are they full of crap or could it cause harm to use level spacers on Expensive lifts 12:41 @Tinkerer's Adventure
After watching your videos, I think when the 285’s need replacement, I will be having tge spacer lift removed and going back to 265’s. After three years on the internet seeking the truth about lifts, you are the first person that actually makes sense and backs it up with actual data.
I've watched most of your videos now and what you are explaining to people, is what I've been telling people for years and sometimes the information hasn't been taken nicely. Now I can just refer them to your videos to explain it all! Thank you and keep these up!
I RANDOMLY stumbled across your channel and i have to say. ive watched 4-5 videos STRAIGHT , back to back. i love your layout and your delivery of information etc. you would make a GREAT tv show / educational channel for shop classes / school etc. just solely based on how you make things so visual and simplify things. i wish / hope the best for you and your channel. i hope the FJ market comes down again so i can get my first "truck / 4x4" ! ( never was truck guy till the last few yrs ) all i have been watching is FJ videos. please keep this style content coming ! ( ps , i loved your sway bar video )
This is solidly the most informative and rational channel about Toyota off-road design on the internet. Subscribed, liked, and thankful for the presentation of informed analysis on this topic! Amazing.
Thank you Kai. Your passion about engineering comes through clearly in your videos. You have a gift for sharing the information with others too. Great job with the videography and editing.
Absolutely love this series. I always knew I wanted to lift my 4Runner no more than an inch or two because I feel heavily lifted rigs were so excessive and unnecessary. People get obsessed with fitting bigger tires, but with that you’re going to increase weight, need lower gearing, drop the diff and with all of that you’ve now taken a beautifully engineered vehicle and changed it to something untested. You’re also going to effect CV angles (they break all the time) you’re going to raise your center of gravity and risk toppling over, and you’re going to lose down travel at the cost of increase up travel. Super interesting to see you test the diminishing returns you see in travel and articulation. My goal will be to maximize my travel and articulation while maintaining ride quality and factory reliability. I cannot wait to see your video on sway bars cause my next purchase was going to be detachable sway bar end links
My stepson has bought an older single cab Hilux. He doesn’t even have his license, but has embarked on “improving” it. He has lifted it by 4 inches and wants to put oversize wheels on it. I am quietly confident that he will be breaking driveline and suspension components as he also has a heavy right foot. I would love him to watch this video, but I doubt that he will.
@@DavidRamirez-fe5dd watch part two. He’s taking about extended coils, most lifts are stock coil size, adjusted with preload. Which comes with its own set of problems.
@@bruiser6479 I looove the hilux. I would focus on making sure that truck runs perfect with no misfires and such before doing anything to the suspension. They do make good rock crawlers, especially with the solid axle.
@@jvogler_art4708 I totally agree. Unfortunately my stepson doesn’t. My advice to him was to leave the vehicle stock and to only change things when there was an objective necessity to. He really has no understanding whatsoever of how vehicles are designed to be a coherent system. He is adamant he wants to learn from his own mistakes as opposed to other peoples mistakes.
Great video! You should do one about how to get more droop, like using a diff drop, and how a small half inch spacer would work with an already extended travel coilover, and what upper control arms maximize droop, and how that comes into play when trying to clear the body mount for a high caster wheel alignment
Very well done videos. I appreciate the wealth of technical detail. I have a GX 470. I'm wondering if you might be able to provide any insights as to why the GX sits lower than other 120 platform vehicles? Thanks.
Finally..!!!!! I love all these technical aspects you present here, thank you for taking the time to finally explain everything to the world.. Looking forward to the next one!
Kai… thankyou so much buddy… never seen any videos get to the details you have done… little overwhelming with the technical stuff, but it’s amazing… I just upgraded with a 3” lift kit from Ironman, I think I need to lower it to May be 2.5 or more…. Keep it going buddy… great job
Thank you! It depends on the coilover design. The ones with a solid adjustment rings like this, you can. Just lift the tire off the ground so the spring load is low enough. Some other ones like Fox and Kings have a split clamping style ring. Those you better remove from the vehicle and use a spring compressor before adjustments. With the spring load in place those can easily skip thread and bind.
Hi this is great stuff! 0. Did I get this right? The top limit of the wheel travel is the rubber bump stop. The bottom limit is the full open length of the strut. The difference between these is the "wheel travel". 1. When you say that only the static equilibrium point shifts when the ride height is "lifted", what type of lift do you mean? How was this "lift" achieved.? 2. If a top hat spacer is fitted above the strut, to achieve the aforesaid "lift", then the static equilibrium point would still shift down. But would the strut's extended length also cause the down travel to increase beyond the previous droop limit. Would this mean that the wheel travel in this case is not conserved and has increased? (by an amount equal to spacer thickness) ? Thanks for the video and effort in explaining it practically.
I love this video so much, not only because you explained everything clearly with details and great quality of video footage, but also you quantified and summarized the before-and-after changes with numbers and charts. Can't wait of the next part! Great work Kai!
Amazing wealth of information of the IFS and its engineering and limitations in change of certain aspects, pros and cons. Well presented so that a layman can understand. Great job.
If you keep making these comprehensive videos, I'll keep watching and sharing them. Excellent work. Please make some 4Runner parts. Your FJ front bumper is next level. Thank you for the quality and cheers to your inevitable future success.
You have an increbible talent to explain things simply in a way that are easy to absorb by others. I have forwarded your links to several friends and they say the same thing. I am a neophyte but learned so much in 2 videos. I don't see any videos discussing what you do with the rear suspension once you modify the front and/or change tires. subscribed!
Awesome explanation of the IFS components, operation, limitations and guidance on optimal configurations. Being a learn by seeing and doing guy, I appreciate the visuals and breakdown structure of the video (lessons). I feel fairly confident in wrenching my own suspension upgrade. Brilliant! Subscribed.
Just came across your channel mate. Superb. I'm probably the world's worst mechanic... and your explanations and visuals are the best I've seen regarding ifs suspension components. I'll be binge watching all your other videos. Great stuff. Keep them coming. Cheers 🍻
Ive got a 3rd gen Tacoma and this channel is fantastic. Ive got a set of Ole Man Emu springs around some bilstien shocks for a 2" lift. I also have some JBA upper control arms...Its all in my closet right now. Looking at 285/70/17 tires and some 17"wheels but now I think its too much. Maybe I should stay within the factory 16" wheel realm. I will keep watching in hopes wheel and tire combos comes up. I cant find a 285/70/16 tire from a reputable company so there must be a reason.
Can you do a detailed video of the rear of the truck? I love the detail you provide in your videos and would love to see the same content for the rear including what happens to the truck when it flexes using leaf springs vs links and how the diff reacts to either. Your videos rock, man!
Hidden Gem of a video.. just found this channel yesterday and now I am hooked. Also by you adding the Prado you are providing info the Land down undAH would appreciate too... looking forward to watching the whole series.
This is the fifth of your videos I have watched today. There is no better channel on RUclips with regards to off-road suspension than yours. I currently have a Jeep tj with 12” of travel split 50/50 (6” down, 6” up) in the rear and 11” in the front nearly split 50/50 (6” up, 5” down). I’m not saying that to boast or compare to Toyota ifs but I can appreciate the painstaking work of cycling the suspension with jacks over and over and over again to get it perfect. I also love Toyotas (had a 60 series years ago) and will probably purchase a 4Runner before the new version is released. I have been researching suspension information like crazy and nothing compares to the information on your channel.
Thanks! Yeah Jeep is really great at doing this type of stuff. I recently worked on an JL and was simply shocked how much flex it can get with so little work.
Fantastic video. Nice work. For me, conceptual explanations (especially those backed by measurements and examples) are far more useful than procedural or anecdotal ones. Great video.
I really enjoy your videos. I have a 2013 LC200 which I lifted and maintain myself. I wish I watched these videos prior as it was tough figuring out everything on the fly. I now have a better understanding of what's what with my Toyota IFS. I would LOVE a video on "why for" and how to do alignments with IFS from you. Like what forces makes your IFS get "unaligned" while off-roading and then how to bullet-proof systematically check and correct one's alignment. I think you spin on this topic would be gold and it properly book ends this series on IFS. Thanks in advance!
Rough Country cheap coilovers actually have really good stroke/length for a 3" lift, and 07-14 Tundra rear shocks are pretty much perfect for extended rear down travel without going wild with bumps and 35s, or needing a specific extended travel progressive spring.
When you produce your video on swaybars & KDSS can you include an explanation and testing of KDSS spacers? I keep getting mixed views when researching wether this is needed. I don’t run spacers but also don’t have any lean. Thanks for this awesome content.
I subbed to this channel after watching 2 minutes of the first video I came across. This is some of the most useful and best presented info about offroad ifs suspension.
The only thing I'd add to this, is that a STRUT is not just a coilover... a strut is actually an integral part of the suspension. If you remove it, the motion of the wheel is no longer constrained. Many manufacturers of aftermarket parts and maintainers get this wrong (or just mislabel them). Think of the front suspension of say, a Camaro vs a Corvette. If you remove the front damper of a Camaro (a strut based suspension) the wheel will not be constrained and can move wherever it wants. If you remove the front damper of a Corvette (a double wishbone) the wheel is still constrained, just undamped. So for that, while many people call the front damper setup on a double wishbone a strut, it is an improper use of the term. It's a coilover shock.
That makes sense. Thanks for pointing that out! Basically strut is only for something like a MacPherson strut construction, which serves the part of the function of steering knuckle and UCA.
you are the smartest automotive vloger...very detailed and well explained about IFS specially for toyota truck and suv...can I still use oem uca for 2inch lift for the front and 1inch for the rear on a 2015 4runner sr5...
Great information. Thank you for the technical focus and great intuitive demonstrations of every components role. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Thank you very much for doing this analysis! When you just read a description of why this or that is bad, or has such and such an effect, it is difficult for me to visualize, so thank you for "showing" me.
Literally spent 2 weeks looking for less-than-all of the information in this video. For what ungodly reason has the RUclips algorithm not skyrocketed this channel? Please keep giving us amazing content like this.
I agree. This is probably some of the best real world info about suspension. I love Kai's videos.
Couldn’t agree more. RUclips actively suppressing this guy on my algorithm. I’m here now!
Learned more in 10 minutes than thousands of hours on RUclips. Sucks that not everyone likes to learn how things work.
How is this channel not blowing up! Great in-depth information and the editing of the video is spot on.
Thank you! Help me spread the word!
It’s probably too hard to understand these things for the majority of car content chasers. They want drag races with teslas, not valuable content 😂
@@Gemini_0815 unfortunately the average yota owner doesn’t care to research and just goes to a shop for basic suspension setup and calls it a day.
@@Toastert4co yes. Toyota customers also have very low expectations, in my experience. How Toyota does it, I have no idea. But they certainly have an excellent sales force, maintaining the myth of reliability and durability. So customers are willing to ignore the poor performance of Toyota cars and trucks when it comes to vehicle dynamics and comfort. Don’t get me wrong, I like my Prado. But it’s a long way behind the New Defender for example. I wouldn’t trade, because I like my car. But the fanboy attitude is beyond me.
@@Toastert4co that's exactly the case here in Dubai, the shops do everything.. the average 4 wheeler has no clue what he's driving only that it's cool looking
This video is a gold mine!! Best explanations ever I’ve heard about lifted trucks. Can’t wait for the next part!! Amazing works Kai!!!
The amount of work it takes to film one of his videos, from the movement demonstrations to tearing down his rig and just overall quality
I learned more in this one video than hundreds of hours on forum’s 😢
I just paused this video midway to comment that this is some of the highest quality content I've ever seen on suspensions (and overall, actually). Completely focused and perfectly concise. I'm very impressed so far!
As a Jeep guy I’m not sure how I got to the Toyota side of RUclips but this was incredibly well presented and very informative. 👍
He’s got excellent presentation and knowledge. Shows the “COMPLEXITIES” of the independent front suspension 🤔🧐….
I will stay with a solid front axle less complex,more robust.
Very very impressive in-depth review and demo! I don't remember seeing one like this on RUclips. This guy makes other suspension explanation videos look like elementary student work
I can not believe how good your videos are, the pacing, the graphics, you have a real knack for this.
This should have 1M+ views. Thank you for such an excellent explanation!
WOW! This is undoubtedly the BEST explanation of a suspension system that I have ever seen. Clear, concise, organized and very well presented. Thank you! *SUBSCRIBED*
What a Great Informative and Educational video as Always @Tinkerer's Adventure
Thanks for putting this together! I haven't seen anyone else give this good of an explanation of the Toyota IFS... this was a fantastic concise overview of the suspension and all its major components and their functions! Really valuable info as a new 4runner owner thinking about mods for overlanding/offroading.
Just ordered new shocks, UCAs, LCAs and tie rods for my 120k mile TRD Pro. And because of your content, I understood what I was buying!
Words cannot describe how much your videos help
Oh boy, now I want to modify my bump stop to gain that last bit of articulation. Can't wait for part two!
Incredible videos, my friend!! I would pay for this level of detailed explanation, it's so cool I don't have to. Thank you so much!
This guy really knows his stuff, some of our aftermarket fitters could learn something from him.
This is truly first class knowledge and so well done.
I'm not into off road driving but the technical level of these videos is awesome!
I rarely comment or subscribe to channels but this vid is definitely worth it. Thanks for making the video and explaining the IFS suspension in such simple terms.
Man, you rock. You make enthusiasts like me understand complex IFS setup.
My Land Cruiser 100 has a tortion bar. I wish to see a video show us how to setup a proper lift for LC 100.
It would be awesome if you did this same IFS breakdown on other popular IFS trucks like the F150. That way we could know what the actual limits of geometry are. The information you provide is extremely helpful.
Thanks for making these videos!
Fantastic video! This save everyone days/weeks/months of searching forums for explanation of how suspension works and all parts associated. Now research on the forums is more focused and helping people make a better decision about lifting. Superb job and video!
I would love to see A video of what happens to suspension if you out a expensive lift kit in and Still Keep The Struct 2inch Spacers Installed Like installed on a Dobinson or fox Lift instead of Level Lift spacer with Stock suspension most if not all High end lift companies say never Keep tour Level Lift spacers On upgraded coil over lifts. Thing it would be a great educational video are they full of crap or could it cause harm to use level spacers on Expensive lifts 12:41 @Tinkerer's Adventure
After watching your videos, I think when the 285’s need replacement, I will be having tge spacer lift removed and going back to 265’s.
After three years on the internet seeking the truth about lifts, you are the first person that actually makes sense and backs it up with actual data.
I've watched most of your videos now and what you are explaining to people, is what I've been telling people for years and sometimes the information hasn't been taken nicely. Now I can just refer them to your videos to explain it all! Thank you and keep these up!
I RANDOMLY stumbled across your channel and i have to say. ive watched 4-5 videos STRAIGHT , back to back.
i love your layout and your delivery of information etc.
you would make a GREAT tv show / educational channel for shop classes / school etc. just solely based on how you make things so visual and simplify things.
i wish / hope the best for you and your channel.
i hope the FJ market comes down again so i can get my first "truck / 4x4" ! ( never was truck guy till the last few yrs )
all i have been watching is FJ videos.
please keep this style content coming ! ( ps , i loved your sway bar video )
I appreciate the kind words man!
Excellent video, thanks so much for making it. You seem to have a great balance of practical and theoretical knowledge. I learned a lot.
This video should be required watching before logging into any group or forum to ask what/how much lift. Thank you so much for your hard work.
This is solidly the most informative and rational channel about Toyota off-road design on the internet. Subscribed, liked, and thankful for the presentation of informed analysis on this topic! Amazing.
Thank you Kai. Your passion about engineering comes through clearly in your videos. You have a gift for sharing the information with others too. Great job with the videography and editing.
These are the most clear videos on suspension on the entire internet. thank you!
This guy is going to make tons of money once this channel gets more exposure. He sticks out amongst the competition.
This is possibly the best suspension video ever made! Keep up the great content.
Will you have that GX 460 bumper available anytime soon? It looks amazing!
Thanks! This is the FJ bumper I was test fitting on the GX. I hope to finish designing one that matches the GX body in later half of 2022. Stay tuned!
This guy is like Rain man of suspension. Respect 🫡
Best looking bumper ever
Absolutely love this series. I always knew I wanted to lift my 4Runner no more than an inch or two because I feel heavily lifted rigs were so excessive and unnecessary. People get obsessed with fitting bigger tires, but with that you’re going to increase weight, need lower gearing, drop the diff and with all of that you’ve now taken a beautifully engineered vehicle and changed it to something untested. You’re also going to effect CV angles (they break all the time) you’re going to raise your center of gravity and risk toppling over, and you’re going to lose down travel at the cost of increase up travel.
Super interesting to see you test the diminishing returns you see in travel and articulation. My goal will be to maximize my travel and articulation while maintaining ride quality and factory reliability. I cannot wait to see your video on sway bars cause my next purchase was going to be detachable sway bar end links
My stepson has bought an older single cab Hilux. He doesn’t even have his license, but has embarked on “improving” it. He has lifted it by 4 inches and wants to put oversize wheels on it. I am quietly confident that he will be breaking driveline and suspension components as he also has a heavy right foot. I would love him to watch this video, but I doubt that he will.
With longer suspension uograded you gain upper and lower travel. . He said so on the video. Dunno confused
@@DavidRamirez-fe5dd watch part two. He’s taking about extended coils, most lifts are stock coil size, adjusted with preload. Which comes with its own set of problems.
@@bruiser6479 I looove the hilux. I would focus on making sure that truck runs perfect with no misfires and such before doing anything to the suspension. They do make good rock crawlers, especially with the solid axle.
@@jvogler_art4708 I totally agree. Unfortunately my stepson doesn’t. My advice to him was to leave the vehicle stock and to only change things when there was an objective necessity to. He really has no understanding whatsoever of how vehicles are designed to be a coherent system. He is adamant he wants to learn from his own mistakes as opposed to other peoples mistakes.
Great video! You should do one about how to get more droop, like using a diff drop, and how a small half inch spacer would work with an already extended travel coilover, and what upper control arms maximize droop, and how that comes into play when trying to clear the body mount for a high caster wheel alignment
This video is 2 years old and it is some of the best car YT I've seen in my life.
Very well done videos. I appreciate the wealth of technical detail. I have a GX 470. I'm wondering if you might be able to provide any insights as to why the GX sits lower than other 120 platform vehicles? Thanks.
I never comment on youtube videos but this is gold. Best explanation about IFS and lifts in general I've seen.
This is probably one of the best videos i've actually ever seen explaining an IFS setup. well done
Finally..!!!!! I love all these technical aspects you present here, thank you for taking the time to finally explain everything to the world.. Looking forward to the next one!
Kai… thankyou so much buddy… never seen any videos get to the details you have done… little overwhelming with the technical stuff, but it’s amazing… I just upgraded with a 3” lift kit from Ironman, I think I need to lower it to May be 2.5 or more…. Keep it going buddy… great job
Have a question, I see in the video you are adjusting the front coils… is this something that can be done when the strud is on the vehicle…
Thank you! It depends on the coilover design. The ones with a solid adjustment rings like this, you can. Just lift the tire off the ground so the spring load is low enough. Some other ones like Fox and Kings have a split clamping style ring. Those you better remove from the vehicle and use a spring compressor before adjustments. With the spring load in place those can easily skip thread and bind.
Hi this is great stuff!
0. Did I get this right? The top limit of the wheel travel is the rubber bump stop. The bottom limit is the full open length of the strut. The difference between these is the "wheel travel".
1. When you say that only the static equilibrium point shifts when the ride height is "lifted", what type of lift do you mean? How was this "lift" achieved.?
2. If a top hat spacer is fitted above the strut, to achieve the aforesaid "lift", then the static equilibrium point would still shift down. But would the strut's extended length also cause the down travel to increase beyond the previous droop limit. Would this mean that the wheel travel in this case is not conserved and has increased? (by an amount equal to spacer thickness) ?
Thanks for the video and effort in explaining it practically.
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Dude holy shit, how is this guy's channel not blowing up.
I wish I had someone like you to help guide me with all my 4Runners modifications I would like to do
Outstanding job on total travel, droop and how the extended C/O works.
I don't even have an ifs rig, but I still learned a ton. You're a rockstar, dude!
Thank you for the video. We’ll thought out with plenty of data points yet your explanations are very easy to follow. Keep up the great work.👍🏽
This is pure gold-I really appreciate how you neatly explain the role each element plays and how they build on each other. Many thanks. Subbed!
Great stuff! Shared it with my local "Utah Toyota Off Road" facebook group. Useful info for people new to suspension mods.
I love this video so much, not only because you explained everything clearly with details and great quality of video footage, but also you quantified and summarized the before-and-after changes with numbers and charts. Can't wait of the next part! Great work Kai!
Much appreciate it!
We really appreciate these videos. This kinda stuff is truly adding to the great good/knowledge of the Toyota community.
I love these videos. As a person not new to cars, but new to off-roading and 4x4s, these are fantastic, and really helpful. Nice work!
Your videos are incredibly informative and well put together. Thank you!
Amazing wealth of information of the IFS and its engineering and limitations in change of certain aspects, pros and cons. Well presented so that a layman can understand. Great job.
Amazing video. Thank you for making what I thought was a complicated setup, simplified for the average person to understand. Thank you.
Dude went to town on this. The definitive guide to IFS. Top work.
This is some of the best Toyota content. Very thorough and well said. More videos please!
Kai killin it on YT with every video.
If you keep making these comprehensive videos, I'll keep watching and sharing them. Excellent work. Please make some 4Runner parts. Your FJ front bumper is next level. Thank you for the quality and cheers to your inevitable future success.
You have an increbible talent to explain things simply in a way that are easy to absorb by others. I have forwarded your links to several friends and they say the same thing. I am a neophyte but learned so much in 2 videos. I don't see any videos discussing what you do with the rear suspension once you modify the front and/or change tires. subscribed!
Best videos on youtube, well done homie SUBBED
Thank you! I've watched many of your reviews even before I started this channel. Subbed as well!
Kai your videos have the best explanations of how these trucks work. Thank you so much!
Awesome explanation of the IFS components, operation, limitations and guidance on optimal configurations.
Being a learn by seeing and doing guy, I appreciate the visuals and breakdown structure of the video (lessons). I feel fairly confident in wrenching my own suspension upgrade. Brilliant!
Subscribed.
I have zero mechanical experience and this was clear for me to understand! Thank you for your channel!
I just shared this with all my none Toyota guys as well. Solid info here! Thank you.
The best technical video i've seen, ever. And I have seen a lot. This needs more subscribers and views.
Just came across your channel mate. Superb. I'm probably the world's worst mechanic... and your explanations and visuals are the best I've seen regarding ifs suspension components. I'll be binge watching all your other videos. Great stuff. Keep them coming. Cheers 🍻
Best fuggin explanations ever in all your vids, every sentence with purpose, no repeating bs! keep killing it bro!
Best explanation of IFS I have ever watched. Thank you.
Ive got a 3rd gen Tacoma and this channel is fantastic. Ive got a set of Ole Man Emu springs around some bilstien shocks for a 2" lift. I also have some JBA upper control arms...Its all in my closet right now. Looking at 285/70/17 tires and some 17"wheels but now I think its too much. Maybe I should stay within the factory 16" wheel realm. I will keep watching in hopes wheel and tire combos comes up. I cant find a 285/70/16 tire from a reputable company so there must be a reason.
Can you do a detailed video of the rear of the truck? I love the detail you provide in your videos and would love to see the same content for the rear including what happens to the truck when it flexes using leaf springs vs links and how the diff reacts to either. Your videos rock, man!
Thank you! Yes I do plan to make one for the rear
Hidden Gem of a video.. just found this channel yesterday and now I am hooked. Also by you adding the Prado you are providing info the Land down undAH would appreciate too... looking forward to watching the whole series.
This is seriously a good video. Can be used on any automotive training classes.
This is the fifth of your videos I have watched today. There is no better channel on RUclips with regards to off-road suspension than yours. I currently have a Jeep tj with 12” of travel split 50/50 (6” down, 6” up) in the rear and 11” in the front nearly split 50/50 (6” up, 5” down). I’m not saying that to boast or compare to Toyota ifs but I can appreciate the painstaking work of cycling the suspension with jacks over and over and over again to get it perfect. I also love Toyotas (had a 60 series years ago) and will probably purchase a 4Runner before the new version is released. I have been researching suspension information like crazy and nothing compares to the information on your channel.
Thanks! Yeah Jeep is really great at doing this type of stuff. I recently worked on an JL and was simply shocked how much flex it can get with so little work.
You have impressive knowledge and insight about suspension which is rarely seen.
Fantastic video. Nice work. For me, conceptual explanations (especially those backed by measurements and examples) are far more useful than procedural or anecdotal ones. Great video.
This guy is a legend, tacomaworld sent me here.
Incredibly well put together overview. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the next videos!
I really enjoy your videos. I have a 2013 LC200 which I lifted and maintain myself. I wish I watched these videos prior as it was tough figuring out everything on the fly. I now have a better understanding of what's what with my Toyota IFS. I would LOVE a video on "why for" and how to do alignments with IFS from you. Like what forces makes your IFS get "unaligned" while off-roading and then how to bullet-proof systematically check and correct one's alignment. I think you spin on this topic would be gold and it properly book ends this series on IFS. Thanks in advance!
Thank you. Those are some good recommendations. I will sure consider them in future videos!
Rough Country cheap coilovers actually have really good stroke/length for a 3" lift, and 07-14 Tundra rear shocks are pretty much perfect for extended rear down travel without going wild with bumps and 35s, or needing a specific extended travel progressive spring.
When you produce your video on swaybars & KDSS can you include an explanation and testing of KDSS spacers? I keep getting mixed views when researching wether this is needed. I don’t run spacers but also don’t have any lean. Thanks for this awesome content.
Yes I will definitely mention that!
Fantastic video. This should be required viewing for all truck owners. Thank you!
这是我看到过的最好的关于丰田悬挂系统结构的讲解了，从知其然不知其所以然终于进化到知其所以然了，期待更好的作品！
I subbed to this channel after watching 2 minutes of the first video I came across. This is some of the most useful and best presented info about offroad ifs suspension.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Can’t thank you enough! Keep up the good work!
As a alignment mechanic I love this dude !!
The only thing I'd add to this, is that a STRUT is not just a coilover... a strut is actually an integral part of the suspension. If you remove it, the motion of the wheel is no longer constrained. Many manufacturers of aftermarket parts and maintainers get this wrong (or just mislabel them). Think of the front suspension of say, a Camaro vs a Corvette. If you remove the front damper of a Camaro (a strut based suspension) the wheel will not be constrained and can move wherever it wants. If you remove the front damper of a Corvette (a double wishbone) the wheel is still constrained, just undamped.
So for that, while many people call the front damper setup on a double wishbone a strut, it is an improper use of the term. It's a coilover shock.
That makes sense. Thanks for pointing that out! Basically strut is only for something like a MacPherson strut construction, which serves the part of the function of steering knuckle and UCA.
Best explanation of IFS and can’t wait for Part 2 with the answers
you are the smartest automotive vloger...very detailed and well explained about IFS specially for toyota truck and suv...can I still use oem uca for 2inch lift for the front and 1inch for the rear on a 2015 4runner sr5...
Great information. Thank you for the technical focus and great intuitive demonstrations of every components role. Looking forward to more videos from you.
Would like to see your analysis of Marlin Crawler’s long travel kit. They make a lot of lofty claims!
FINALLY! A data driven video and mechanic. Liked and subbed.
Oh man... if you did 05-12 nissan pathfinder videos i would pay for your tips. Love your videos
Thank you very much for doing this analysis! When you just read a description of why this or that is bad, or has such and such an effect, it is difficult for me to visualize, so thank you for "showing" me.
This video provided the most information on RUclips including the all those manufactures. Great works!