It's looking good! Now more aggressive tires would fit nicely. 
Lifted Rav4 Build Thread
Hello all,
This post is a place saver for a detailed build thread with pictures of my Rav4 lifted on Old Man Emu Springs and the 30mm Tema 4x4 lift kit.
The attached picture is with 235/60/16 tires.
Many more details to come.
-Grathlong
This post is a place saver for a detailed build thread with pictures of my Rav4 lifted on Old Man Emu Springs and the 30mm Tema 4x4 lift kit.
The attached picture is with 235/60/16 tires.
Many more details to come.
-Grathlong
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Old Man Emu sell excellent and cheap rear shocks for lifted RAV4. A friend of mine installed pro-comp #MX6013... and they were bolt-on. According to the application chart; they are front shocks suited for any year Jeep Wrangler lifted from 2-4 inches (extended). They are pricey because they have an adjusting valve, but I'm sure cheaper front shocks for lifted Wrangler can also do a great job (remember original Wrangler shocks are about 1'' shorter than the RAV4 rear shocks, so you need extended ones). Just make sure to buy shocks that include dust boots. This is the pic of the pro-comp vs the stock lenght rear RAV4 shock:
Without any lift, you can fit 225/75/16 tires and gain about 1'' free ground clearance.
Take a look at my build thread, you may find some interesting info for your build:
Week-end Off-Road Warrior
I'm frequently going off road with my 2001 RAV4. It's lifted 40mm, has a ST205 torsen in the rear diff... and the tires are BF all terrain K02 (LT225/75/16). My friends, who are ''true 4x4'' guys, are often surprised how my trucklet is capable of. The main difference with their vehicule, is the...
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S1iver00 is right; the Wrangler front shocks remplace the RAV4 rear shocks... sorry if this was confusing.
merci mon amiS1iver00 is right; the Wrangler front shocks remplace the RAV4 rear shocks... sorry if this was confusing.
this is great idea. What about handling they are not too stiff? Are they realy bolt on, not to change anything?Old Man Emu sell excellent and cheap rear shocks for lifted RAV4. A friend of mine installed pro-comp #MX6013... and they were bolt-on. According to the application chart; they are front shocks suited for any year Jeep Wrangler lifted from 2-4 inches (extended). They are pricey because they have an adjusting valve, but I'm sure cheaper front shocks for lifted Wrangler can also do a great job (remember original Wrangler shocks are about 1'' shorter than the RAV4 rear shocks, so you need extended ones). Just make sure to buy shocks that include dust boots. This is the pic of the pro-comp vs the stock lenght rear RAV4 shock:
Without any lift, you can fit 225/75/16 tires and gain about 1'' free ground clearance.
Take a look at my build thread, you may find some interesting info for your build:
Week-end Off-Road Warrior
I'm frequently going off road with my 2001 RAV4. It's lifted 40mm, has a ST205 torsen in the rear diff... and the tires are BF all terrain K02 (LT225/75/16). My friends, who are ''true 4x4'' guys, are often surprised how my trucklet is capable of. The main difference with their vehicule, is the...
Yes they are bolt-on, no change required. As for the stiffness; most overland/off-road guys carry pretty much stuff in the back (and some on the roof). So some more stiffness is not always a disadvantage.
Does you friend measure the length of this shock? I am asking because as far as a I know, the stock RAV4 shock is 620mm and Wrangler shocks form RC:
2,5-3 inch lift are 600mm
3-4.5 inch lift are 620mm
Little strange
2,5-3 inch lift are 600mm
3-4.5 inch lift are 620mm
Little strange
I can't tell you about the RC shocks. I can only show you the picture of the Pro-Comp #MX6013 side by side to the OEM lenght RAV4 rear shock. With this part number, you should be able to find more specs and the application chart.Does you friend measure the length of this shock? I am asking because as far as a I know, the stock RAV4 shock is 620mm and Wrangler shocks form RC:
2,5-3 inch lift are 600mm
3-4.5 inch lift are 620mm
Little strange
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