2024 Toyota Landcruiser lift kit

[LP]

I’m preparing a new LC250 for a year of travel through Europe and Asia. Want to keep the vehicle stock as much as possible to facilitate getting parts abroad, but my outfitter suggested that I would need upgraded suspension with a 2” lift kit to account for the extra weight (vehicle load will be around 800-1000lbs, 400-500 kg). I don’t plan on doing any off-roading at all, but might have ~20% dirt roads. Also concerned about mpg which is probably my main priority to minimise having to add too many jerrycans.
Do I need the lift kit?

 

[RAMf1]

I would ask this question on the Land Cruiser 250 Forum on iH8Mud. There are a ton of knowledgeable people on that forum that specializes in Land Cruisers...

 

[Renegade]

I’m preparing a new LC250 for a year of travel through Europe and Asia. Want to keep the vehicle stock as much as possible to facilitate getting parts abroad, but my outfitter suggested that I would need upgraded suspension with a 2” lift kit to account for the extra weight (vehicle load will be around 800-1000lbs, 400-500 kg). I don’t plan on doing any off-roading at all, but might have ~20% dirt roads. Also concerned about mpg which is probably my main priority to minimise having to add too many jerrycans.
Do I need the lift kit?

No. A simpler solution is to replace springs to match the new weight. This will be much better with your "Keep it stock as much as possible" build motive. Dobinsons sells various springs for the LC200, not sure if they are doing it yet for 250. It is still very early in the 250 lifetime and aftermarket is not mature yet.

I can give same answer on Land Cruiser 250 Forum on iH8Mud if you think it will be more credible :-)

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Well what do you know. Next thread I read was:

Dobinsons Suspension options for 2024+ Land Cruiser 250 Series | IH8MUD Forum

Rear Coils - Offered in Teal, Black and Red Colors
C59-883V - 10mm (0.4") Lift, Variable Rate - less lift, but more load support when loaded or towing
C59-885V - 40mm (1.6") Lift, Variable Rate with 0-110lbs rear end load
C59-817V - 40mm (1.6") Lift, Variable Rate with 175-330LBS rear end constant load
C59-819V - 40mm (1.6") Lift, Variable Rate with 550-770LBS rear end constant load
C59-821V - 50mm (2.0") Lift, Variable Rate with 990-1200LBS rear end constant load

 

[LP]

Thanks for sharing! So I’d have to figure out how the weight balance is for my vehicle, most I think will be either center or rear (I’m not adding any winch or new bumpers and will be putting a lot of gear in rear cargo and roof rack). But with 800-1000 lbs total load, a 1.6” rear lift would still be needed and maybe a minor front lift. From what you’re saying this would involve just changing the coils and keeping all the rest of the suspension as is?
Want to clarify that cost is less a factor here, more focusing on reliability and serviceability (incl. Access to parts on the road)

 

[Renegade]

Thanks for sharing! So I’d have to figure out how the weight balance is for my vehicle, most I think will be either center or rear (I’m not adding any winch or new bumpers and will be putting a lot of gear in rear cargo and roof rack). But with 800-1000 lbs total load, a 1.6” rear lift would still be needed and maybe a minor front lift. From what you’re saying this would involve just changing the coils and keeping all the rest of the suspension as is?
Want to clarify that cost is less a factor here, more focusing on reliability and serviceability (incl. Access to parts on the road)

When I added load (drawers, roofrack, jerry can/tire carrier, etc), to my 2021 LC200, I only swapped out coils based on the Dobinsons ratings. I imagine it would be the same for a 250.

 

[LP]

The other suggestion I’m getting is to swap out the factory tires for XL rated ones to handle the extra load. Can’t find any info out there on when one should consider swapping to those type of tires

 

[Renegade]

The other suggestion I’m getting is to swap out the factory tires for XL rated ones to handle the extra load. Can’t find any info out there on when one should consider swapping to those type of tires

Yes, I already had those. But good to mention.