HOW TO LOWER A TOYOTA HIGHLANDER. 2014-19 Toyota Highlander lowering springs.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 เม.ย. 2020
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Lowering a Toyota Highlander may not seem like a smart thing to do. But it looks so good!
So many have asked if this was possible or if I have seen one done before. I've seen one on the web & instantly fell in love with the look. Here I'll show you guys step by step on how to do it yourself.
DISCLAIMER: This is a very dangerous job & should only be done by a professional. I am not responsible for any injury that may happen while attempting this. Please be safe & only do it if you guys feel comfortable attempting this.
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My recommendation is that when working with spring compressors;
position yourself sideways to the strut, so if something goes wrong and the compression tool
breaks, parts will shoot sideways from you, not at you. Yes, its happened to me, with a cheap compression tool. Fortunately, I don't trust compression tools, and I always use not one, but two pairs. The second pair held everything together, so nothing flew apart.
The main reason I use 2 pairs is that I often can't get enough compression with just one pair. The second pair allows me to compress part way with the 1st pair, reposition the 2nd pair, compress further, and so on, back and forth
. It works well, and doubles my safety factor.
Good walk through on the task. Informative video on swapping springs.
Thanks so much for the tips & the support!
Cool video. My wife drives the exact same HL. I like how yours looks with the lowering springs. You now need a new set of wheels with a flush stance (or spacers 🤔)
Thanks for the instructions on how to remove the front strut assemblies on a newer Highlander. I had to change out my front struts because one was seeping fluid on my 2015 Highlander XLE. I ran into trouble on the left stabilizer bar link, the nut would not come free and I stripped the T40 in the center of the bolt trying to work it free. I had to grind of the left stab bar link and go to Advanced Auto Parts to purchase a new one. Thankfully the right stab bar link came off with quite a bit of WD-40 help. Saved me around $700 in labor that a local shop quoted me.
Awesome! Saving money is always the goal & of course the satisfaction of doing it yourself helps! 👊🏼
I was actually debating if I want to drop mine... Looks good!
Looks Amazing. Thanks for this video.
Excellent video, very organic, organized and instructive. I am subscribing right now.
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This looks amazing. I want to lower mine now. Thanks for this vid.
Thanks for watching!
thanks, great vid. I'm getting ready to install thicker coil springs in the rear so I can put more weight. Luckily I don't have to mess with the front struts, just the rear. Your video gave me some confidence. Wish you had the torque ratings on those bolts though.
1 3/4 difference. Looks good!
We've got the same Highlander and before I found your page, I had a list of things I wanted to do. You've got a video for all of it. Thank you. (I'm in Texas too, Plano)
Awesome, welcome to the channel!
How about cutting the bumper including the mud guard?
DONE,LOOKS AND HANDLE GREAT
Hell Yeah it sure does! Thanks for watching!
Omg finally been looking for this since I bought my 2017.!! Thank you.
Hope it has all the info you need. 👍🏻
Actually what year Lexus Rx350?
Thankz
@@melvinorellana1711 2016 & up. Follow the link below my description to the correct ones
Perfect bro thanks again.
springs came today , cant wait to see the difference
Como puedo consegir esos springs Grasias
Bro, that cordless impact wrench is a blessing.
Tell me about it! Makes life easier for sure!
Good video. I was actually watching so I can do the opposite and lift it. Here are some thing to note:
- The outermost nut at the top of the strut is different, so you have to make sure you put the right nut back on.
- Use painters tape on the windshield to properly align the wipers when you re-install them.
- Use Loctite on the screws so they don't come loose and torque down the nuts to factory specs.
Thanks for the tip & for watching. How high do you plan on raising yours?
@@JJBanuelos - Just two inches to give more ground clearance. Anything higher would create instability unless you modify it more. Essentially, placing spacers on top of the springs. Here's the instruction from one manufacturer. The instruction doesn't mention it, but you should use Loctite on all the nuts and bolts. Another good tip I found was to mark the nuts with a marker so you can quickly tell if any came loose. www.readylift.com/media/installation-pdfs/69-5421.pdf
Just dropped my 2015 Highlander and drives great and looks sporty. Used the same springs.
Nice! Yeah still love mine. Haven’t had any issues what’s so ever.
You think that ones work on the 09 highlander
Did you cut the bump stop?
Great video your highlander looks awesome . Can you give me the stock # of the springs? I have a 2019 model and have short legs and I'm in my 70's and I want to get in a little quicker. Do you have a video on installing you running boards and mud flaps too?? They looks great too.
Thanks for the vid... Do you know if it's gonna be almost the same way with the 2019-2022 HL? Thanks again
Can you please do a video on exhaust mod? Muffler delete with dual opposite exhaust.
❤️❤️❤️now change all the Crome to black with black rims !!!
Great video bro! Do you think those lowering springs would fit my 2021 Toyota Venza? Thanks
Nice vid, nice look, the only thing that sucks about owning a highlander is you can't find any aftermarket anything for them. Which doesn't really make sense because they are very popular suv's....
I agree they don’t make much for this platform. Then again it is a family suv lol.
Looks great, and very well edited video too. Can you share what you’re using to hold the camera when you’ve got both hands compressing the springs? Love that POV-style shot.
Thanks! I’m using a GoPro hero 8 mounted on my head. It does a pretty good job of recording
What springs would work for an 09 highlander 2wd base model?
Is this something I can do with a 07, 4Runner? I don’t go off road and I’d love better handling in corners.
i have toyota rav4 and im planning to change mine too where did u buy these spring?
Can you give honest opinion on how the car drives after springs? I’m scared to do this to mine as I’ve done lowering springs on a precious car I owned and it drove like crap afterwards. I love the way my 2019 drives now?
Anyone know if they offer a 2" drop spring for the rear of a 2013 toyota 4runner sr5 2wd?
Thank you for making Highlander mod videos. Super helpful. Have you measured how much do these springs lower?
did you see the video?
Looks good. How many inches on the back ? From the ground?
Hi…I hope you see my question…. Since you have done the lowering on the Highlander have you had any camber issues? How long has the shocks lasted? Just some things I’m wondering before I lower my 2018 Highlander.
it looks perfect with that height. I ask you how many pulad are the rings. 2. When you installed the springs to lower it, you took it to align
Yes I took it to get aligned after the install
Nice 👌 i suggest to put 20 inch black mag wheels.. where do you get your step board ?
Thanks I’ll have to see what I can find thy looks good. These are the ones I have. amzn.to/2WOgnTY
Do you know if it will fit the 4th gen highlander? Thanks
Do i need a wheel spacer? What is the stock #? Thank you.
Just watched you video. Great job. Is there a lowering spring like yours for a 2018 RAV4 hybrid? Thank you.
Thanks for watching, I’m not sure if they make some for a RAV4 I’d have to do some research
Hey where can i buy thos i have a 2019 i want to do the same thnig any help?
Question, in your links you list wheel spacers, what is the purpose and are they needed when doing the drop?
Does this same spring set work on the awd/4wd models?
What type of loyal Spring do you use on your Highlander
Hello Juan. I am new to your channel. I want to lower my 2017 highlander, does it matter what year you go with when shopping for the Lexus
I always see people using those dangerous coil spring compressors. I have NEVER used them before but I have changed a ton of struts in my day. I have also installed lowering springs on more than a couple of different vehicles with struts and like I said, I have NEVER used coil spring compressors!!! There is a WAY FASTER, EASIER and MUCH SAFER way to change coil springs and/or struts!!! So, here is my pro-tip for changing springs and/or struts the fast, easy and safe way... So, to get started, you want to have your jack and jack stands ready to go and then you want to mark the spring location in the strut just as you did so that it all goes back together as it came apart. Now, open the hood and instead of loosening the 3 bolts at the top that hold your strut to the vehicle, you loosen the big nut (the actual strut rod itself) in the center that actually compresses the spring and holds the upper swivel plate to the strut assembly. Remove that but completely and then place your jack under the front of the vehicle on a good jacking point and slowly jack the front of the vehicle of the ground. At the same time while you're jacking the vehicle up you are also slowly and safely releasing the pressure of the spring. Once you jack the vehicle up far enough that the wheel comes off the ground then the tension is completely off of the spring. Place the jack stand under the frame of the vehicle in order to keep the wheel off the ground and lower the vehicle onto the jack stand. Now remove the two big bolts that hold the strut to the spindle and any other pieces that are connected to the strut such as the way bar and any brake lines as in the video. The strut and spring can now be easily removed and the spring swapped out for the new spring. Putting it all back together is just doing it all in reverse. Just be sure to get the spring properly lined up. Once the strut and new spring is bolted back on the spindle place the jack under the lower ball joint and jack up the control are assembly until the strut rod goes through the 3 bolt plate that is still mounted on the car. Once jacked up all the way the vehicle will start to lift off the jack stand. You will then replace and securely tighten he big but in the center of the 3 bolt mounting plate under the hood. Reattach all the parts that were taken loose from the strut under the wheel well and your job is pretty much complete. It's the only way I will do strut or spring replacements!!! Hope this wasn't too confusing and I also hope it helps someone out in the future!!!
Yes this is a way to do them but will not work on all cars. Strut designs car vary from car to car making it even more difficult to remove the strut on cars that have the strut slide into the knuckle. On these type of struts it will work I’ve seen it done the way but have also seen it fail this way also.
Where can i find the Description?
Can those work in the 2009 Toyota Highlander sport awd struts ?
Will this work for a 2012 highlander?
what the part number of the rx lexus 350 lowering spring
Any idea if this works for a 2020?
Hey love the video. Have lowered most vehicles I have owned. I have a 2016 highlander hybrid. Will same springs work? Was concerned hybrid weight might be more? Appreciate the videos and any help.
Should work the same, yeah your right it may lower it a little more since the weight of the hybrid batteries but I don’t think it would be much more.
I like your side step. Please share which brand it is
Thanks! These are the ones I have. amzn.to/2LBNFR2
What camber bolts did you use for the rear?
Nice job love the look. Question dose this part fit 2011 highlander sport limited?
Thanks. Unfortunately it won’t since they had a different suspension setup.
Trailblazer Films I need lowering spring for highlamder 2010 Limited
Amazing info… sorry for the question but.. if 2 inch drop is too much for me.. do you know a set of spring for just 1 inch drop..?
Thanks..!
Unfortunately they don’t make these for any other lowering height. But they do make coilovers that are adjustable from 1” to 3” inches. I’ll send you the link to the ones that will fit.
Question did you replace your read shocks ?
I also have a highlander and lowering it looks good, im just wondering how it looks like to lift it?
I don't think you can lift it with springs. I have new Monroe s on the front and they have too high of a spring rate. The front is up 3-inches. The problem is the shock pounds/slams when the wheel goes down, meaning the spring is pulling the shock piston out the top.
Excellent
Thanks 🙏🏻
Awesome 😎
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HI ,I HAVE 2015 HIGHLANDER THE SUSPENSION FITS THE 2015 MODEL.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Yes it definitely does. Let me know if you have anymore questions.
@@JJBanuelos THANK YOU, IAM WAITING FOR SPRINGRATES TO SHIP THE SUSPENSION TO PR
RS-R T298D Down Down Sus Spring (for 2016 Lexus RX350)
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Hello! Do you know what the torque specs are? Especially for the struts nut that holds the spring. Thanks
What size of rims are the ones u have? And the spring u used are 2016 rx350?
Same question... Cause they sell coilovers for the rx350, wonder if they fit the Highlander
How do i find this springs
Can you send me the brand Springer use of which car
Were did you buy the springs from?
How many inches did it drop
Hello! Can U provide me with the part number for the coils and where you got them...I want to drop my...I have the same 2014 highlander...Thanks...
Can you make a video painting your brakes calipers.. thanks
Yes ,thats what im thinking to do next. I would like mine to be a neon green, or just like the caliper paint of the new subaru sti.
Cool I’ll was thinking bout doing something like that next! I’ll see what I can do!
JJ do have any problems with your transfer case?
Looks good. I called eibach and asked if their Lexus springs would work on the HL. They shot me down. I dont know why except for maybe liability reasons. But I think the Lex might be lighter in the rear. Looking at you HL after the drop it looks like the rear may be too low. Its hard to tell from video. Do you notice that? Ive been wanting to lower mine as well but worried it might look off.
No the back is actually sitting a little higher. Less weight in the rear. Video does kind of make it look like it’s sitting lower. Yeah I emailed several different companies about them making springs for our Highlander and they all said the same thing, there’s just not enough interest right now. Oh well we’ll find a way haha! Thanks for watching!
Trailblazer Films There’s a company in Australia called King Springworks that emailed me back saying they can custom make lowering springs for my 2017 AWD Kluger (what they’re called in Australia), both front and rear springs for a total of $440AU (around $285US) + shipping
Do you know if the springs will fit 2021 Highlander XSE
Not sure I’ll have to look into that. I was under a 2020 the other day & suspension still looked the same. Not sure about spring length or rate for the new model.
That same downward spring falls on a 2008 Toyota Highlander sport?
No man unfortunately it’s a different spring
what the part of the rx lexus 350 lowering spring
I should have them listed below my description. They’re should be a link for them on Amazon
Can u share linnk this parts plz
Did you cut some of the bumper and leassen the mud guard too?....
I did not, it didn’t drop it that much.
Can you tellme where i can buy those springs? Thanks. Btw nice job look sexy the HL
Follow the link below my description it’s the ones you need! Thanks for watching!
Hi Trailblazer Films, when loosen the bolts and nut you don't need to torque specs but to tighten it back what are the specs to tighten them up to securely? thanks
What bolts & nuts specifically do you need torque specs for? I’d be glad to help you out
@@JJBanuelos hi, the front suspension(center shaft, top hat nut, spindle knuckles, brake lines, ) rear suspension the rear control arm, where the sway bar link bolt. thanks
@@JJBanuelos Hi would you by any chance know if the camber bolt on the factory are adjustable? Or would need an aftermarket adjustable camber bolt? Are they the washer type or the shaft type? Much appreciated, thanks.
Hey dude why you make the video in detail how to install front number new fog lights the ones are longer LED turn signal and blue colors I just ordered mine I wanna know how to install them.
Send me link to the ones your talking about & I’ll look into them.
The link for the springs is it accurate? Dont wanna order the wrong once
Just doubled checked for you. Yes those are the ones you need.
I was wondering with lowering the car do you ever scrape on deep dips or anything like that ?
No it doesn’t lower it that much to cause any of those issues
Could these fit on a 2013 highlander
Don’t think they will setup is different
Is same springs would fit 2019 Toyota RAV XLE Non Hybrid?
I don’t think so they’re completely different suspension setups
Springs only? You didn't need a different set of shocks?
Nope used stock shocks. The lowering springs don’t affect the shocks much since they are not a drastic drop.
What size springs did you put in?
The to the ones I installed are below my description. Thanks for watching
Hi when you lifted up … does it effect on fuel mileage? Or the same
Lifted or lowered? Gas mileage wouldn’t be affected unless tires/wheels are larger/smaller than factory
Do they have these springs for the 2003 model as well
I do t think so but you could cross reference the model to something else that may have a similar setup
Do you need spacers with OEM wheels?
No you don’t but it definitely completes the look. If not your wheels will look tucked in.
Springs for my le plus fwd 2018
Yes these will work with it as well.
Hi JJ any favorite mechanics you like in Houston?!
Me lol
can you give me the link of those sprints i would like to buy it for my Highlander 2016
There’s a link below the description. Thanks for watching
which lips do you recommend for Toyota Highlander 2016 XLE
did you keep stock struts? Looks great!
What year of Lexus RX 350 you use?
Same year as the Highlander
We have the same two cars, the wrangler and the highlander, it’s a nice and quick car, any recommendations to make it quicker though?
I installed a pedal commander on mine to get rid of the pedal delay. It definitely helped improve pedal response. There’s so many different settings on there for everyone’s preferences. Check it out you’ll love it.
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@@JJBanuelos thank you so much! I’ll definitely check it out:)
Any recommendations on how to do this for a 2022 Highlander?
Not sure I’ll have to look into it. Not sure if they use same setup or not
I’m honestly considering buying a 2019 highlander rather than a 2022 just because I’ve seen this work here. 😂
We need a vehicle that will seat 8, but still be low enough to transfer into from a wheelchair unassisted.
What is the name of the spring to lower it ?
I have them linked below my description. There RS-R
Did these springs affect your camber at all? I wanted to do this with mine as well. Thanks
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Did you get a alignment after?
Didn’t watch the whole video then lol
So now it’s Toyota Lowlander right?
"Firm not hard, the wife love the way it rides" 😆 16:13
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You got a link for the springs
They should be below my description in the video . Let me know if you can’t find them.
It looks like you have 20 inch rims, if this is true what about the spare tire, it is an 18 inch is that a problem
I do not I have the factory 19’s still in there. If you did have a 20” wheel & you had to use the spare you could.
If you can use the springs off a rx350 would that also mean you could use coilovers made for the rx350. Specifically BC coilovers makes a set for the rx350 then you have adjustability with ride height you can adjust dampening and you do t have to fight with spring compressors. Lol 🤷🏻♂️❓
Oh for sure, you definitely can do coilovers & honestly it’s prob the best route to go