CV angles

Hello, I have a 2.75”/3” lift up front on my 4Runner TRD ORP and was wondering what’s bad for CV angles? Do people change out or replace CV’s when lifting? Considering going lower up front (maybe 2” lift) due to longevity concerns. Does anyone know or have experience with how the CV angles should be without losing reliability/longevity? I know there are people out there who will say “go higher or go home”. Just trying to educate myself and choose the best option for me. Thanks

 

Your angles are fine. Our 4Runners really don't have the front travel to impact the CV's. Unless you have some oddball lift with extreme heights or lengths, you'll be A-Ok.

Most suspension components break at their extreme travel. So for example, if you are turned to lock, with your suspension drooped to the max in 4wd, and you decide to pedal to the metal, thats when shit breaks.

Take it easy, know your limits, and you'll have a great time.

 

@PVT Pablo thank you for your response. I do have extended travel up front however not crawling anything crazy. Are there other components you can purchase aftermarket to prevent anything from damaging? I appreciate your help.

 

At extended travel, the stock components are limiting your travel. Upgrading LCA's, UCA's, etc. is just going to increase travel so that may be actually worse for your goals.

Side note, this is angles I'd consider "not ideal". Yours appear to be far from this.

 

@PVT Pablo i keep hearing 2” front lift is ideal for 4Runners. And those cv angles look bad lol

 

2" is the anecdotal goldilocks zone. Most find 2" is where you can get a bit of lift, and the stock components have OEM like longevity. Past 2" anecdotal life is lessened, past 3" OEM parts are at their designed limit and parts start to wear faster and break.

Kinda the rule of thumb, but there is so much that goes into that based on parts used, alignments, use, etc., that you can't really know.

Based on your photo though, don't stress and enjoy your 4Runner.

 

@PVT Pablo thanks I appreciate you

 

@Goose Goose
I think your lift will limit your down travel and that is where the practical impact will lay. Check out this for some understanding of IFS. This channel should be required viewing before modifying your truck (IMHO). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_68Hc8GtLko
Enjoy!

 

@nova Thanks!