Hello all,
I was hoping to get some information from those have purchased/installed Northwoods Performance Kits.
I have a Gen3 2012 Rav4 V6, where the front suspension needs to be replaced, (struts leaking). I decided since I'm going to replace the front struts, I might as well look into aftermarket parts that could provide a lift as well.
Northwoods recently put out a kit with B8 shocks that purport to have 2'' of lift. Do you guys think there are any major cons to putting that kit on this vehicle? (Other than the obvious increased risk of rollovers turning at higher speeds). I'm not a car person at all, so any advice, even the basic stuff, is much appreciated!
On the page it mentions that the B8 kit 'levels' the stance of the vehicle. What's everyone's opinion on this? Does it drastically reduce front visibility? Is it worth the extra 1/2 inch of space?
I generally plan to use / already use this vehicle for softroading, reaching trailheads, and backcountry camping; so looking for improvements that will overall help with accessing those types of locations.
Two kits I'm trying to decide between:
northwoodsperformance.com
Toyota RAV4 | 1-1/2" Spring Lift Kit with Shocks - Gen 3 | Northwoods Performance (Offroad option)
Some photos, because why not?
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I was hoping to get some information from those have purchased/installed Northwoods Performance Kits.
I have a Gen3 2012 Rav4 V6, where the front suspension needs to be replaced, (struts leaking). I decided since I'm going to replace the front struts, I might as well look into aftermarket parts that could provide a lift as well.
Northwoods recently put out a kit with B8 shocks that purport to have 2'' of lift. Do you guys think there are any major cons to putting that kit on this vehicle? (Other than the obvious increased risk of rollovers turning at higher speeds). I'm not a car person at all, so any advice, even the basic stuff, is much appreciated!
On the page it mentions that the B8 kit 'levels' the stance of the vehicle. What's everyone's opinion on this? Does it drastically reduce front visibility? Is it worth the extra 1/2 inch of space?
I generally plan to use / already use this vehicle for softroading, reaching trailheads, and backcountry camping; so looking for improvements that will overall help with accessing those types of locations.
Two kits I'm trying to decide between:
2" SPRING LIFT KIT WITH BILSTEIN B8 5100 STRUTS AND SHOCKS-GEN 3 | Northwoods Performance
Northwoods Performance 2" lift with the Bilstein B8 5100 series system. Using Bilstein's brand new B8 struts with integral 1" lift, we have incorporated our performance springs to provide incredible handling both on the street and off road. This kit provides 2" of front lift, and 1-1/2" or rear...
northwoodsperformance.com
Some photos, because why not?
Put in an aftermarket one for now, but it definitely needs to be swapped with an OEM axle (vibrations and weird jiggling on acceleration), also broke a couple of boots on that side.
