KDSS Vs. Fox

What are the Pros and Cons of each? TRD Pro costs an extra $5000, I was wondering if its worth it. Thanks

 

Try typing this in your Google search - kdss or not site:4runners.com/

 

The Pro Bro is never worth the extra cost.

 

Tell that to the soccer mom that drove past me, texting as she drove.

 

I got a ORP with KDSS and then waited for a ProBro to ditch their Fox stuff after a few months for Kings. I got a sweet deal on Fox Pro shocks for all 4 corners with less than 5000 miles on it, put it on my KDSS ORP and got best of both.

 

if you want one of the true unique colors look at a pro. some of the recent pro colors made its way down to other trims like lime rush and lunar rock. sure wish voodoo blue made its way down

 

Haha

 

TRD Pro has better resale value. But, does that resale cover the difference in the initial price. Most of the time. no.

 

Which is a better Rock crawler, TRD Pro or kdss?

 

something with solid axles. lol.

 

$50,000 is a lot of money to spend on a Jeep lol.

 

For rock crawling I expect your going to need to modify. I would not buy a Pro spending the premium and then start modifying it. But I guess this comes down to if Pro Fox suspension meets your needs or you want to pick your own.

Jeep is really a better suited vehicle to rock crawl but that's a different topic.

 

I saw some vidsos on kdss and it looks like a swaybar syatem. it should flex more. no?

 

Agreed. If rock crawling is the ultimate goal, buy an SR5 and upgrade to whatever you need from there.

 

rock crawling is not the goal. otherwise a 3rd gen with solid axls swap would be the best choice. But if kdss gives me slightly more flex then why not

 

The KDSS system adds stability in cornering on the road, and under certain speeds offroad acts like a swaybar disconnect, giving more articulation. Both of these attributes are why so many who have KDSS like it.

 

One call out on KDSS is it's not available in all markets. We don't get them in Texas. I like the idea of it but it does add complexity and maintenance.

 

Here in DC area there is a whole bunch of them. my dealer has three lol.

 

On and off road I like the idea of improved handling. Keep it clean for long term reliability. Expensive to repair if needed down the road.

 

Thanks for the heads up

 

What do you mean by clean, how can I keep it clean?

 

Long read.....

https://www.4runners.com/threads/kdss-existing-or-new-owners-beware.12050/

 

I can confirm with personal experience in the rear TRD Pro Fox have more flex than KDSS.

Technically in front KDSS should have more flex. Have to test next time when I get my hands on buddy's 4R with KDSS. Sadly he lives 1 hour+ from me, so its not like stop by on a weekend and ask give me your keys.

 

folks i am watching this right now. maybe i should wait a little. this thing is cooler.

https://youtu.be/Dp5coc9exZg

 

https://www.4runners.com/threads/new-land-cruiser-meh.33150/

 

Never mind, it's a teeny tiny 2.4 l turbocharged. What a disgrace to the land cruise nameplate. Back to kdss 4runner

 

New Tacoma & this LC seems to have really disconnectable swaybar like Wrangler / Bronco. Forum members already started discussing about this LC -

https://www.4runners.com/threads/8-...on-the-new-land-cruiser-a-deal-breaker.33156/
https://www.4runners.com/threads/new-land-cruiser-meh.33150/

 

But that powertrain sucks. My lil Rav4 has bigger engine lol

 

Seeing what happened to Tundra with electronic wast gate failures needing a engine out job I think I will wait and let the 2.4 turbo hybrid powertrain prove it self.

 

I was eagerly waiting to see if it had the Tundra ppwertrain. But no, it has a 2.4 pathetic