e63s wagon strut spacers/lift?
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From: Covington, Louisiana
1987 Toyota FJ60 Restomod, 2020 Volvo V60
e63s wagon strut spacers/lift?
Trying to find a compromise.
About to finish a restomod build on my 87 FJ60 Land Cruiser - 10 year build, custom frame, suspension, driveline, basically redesigned & built the 60 from the ground up. LS3 Connect & Cruise, Whipple S/C, 850+hp/650+tq, she'll be fast, scary AF, and everything I wanted her to be at the end of the day. Over a year behind schedule and have been sitting on the sidelines from a significant MVA. ADHD & OCD and nothing to keep me bridled, started on the next vehicle quest. Why? Already have an offer that I'm likely not going to be able to refuse.
Enter a 2021 e63s Wagon.
Wait, first let me explain where we live lifestyle and driving habits.
9 Acres on a small river in Covington, Louisiana. 950ft limestone driveway with varying grades. Driveway enterance is rather steep - already prices removing, grading and rebuilding, not worth the expense. At 56, I'm fairly mundane at this stage of life but the thrill seeker, albeit boxed up in my cave and seldom gets a pass to come out - still pulls at the chords. Occasional track days will happen but 98% of the time, she'll be a pavement crusher. We want what we want.
Purchasing a 2020 Land Cruiser for DD duty.
e63s wagon is my first choice for the weekend/fun car, followed by the G550 as my second choice.
Entre a 2021 e63s Wagon.
This vehicle strikes every 'yes' button that makes me the man I am today. Absolutely love everything about the vehicle and was astonished at the level of acceleration & handling I experienced during a test drive last year
Normally, historically, mods are a given. The 63s wagon, outside of eventual tuning, needs NOTHING IMO. Well, almost nothing. My personal needs would require a higher ground clearance, maybe 30-35mm. I've used SwedeSpeed previously for Volvo strut spacers, worked perfect and did exactly what I needed it to do. But after an extensive search, I can't find anything applicable to the e63s wagon.
I can only imagine some of the replies I'm bound to get but not being able to gain those 30-35mm effectively negates the potential purchase.
Anyone with prior experience a/o info/contact info of someone capable of designing/fabricating whatever to gain the 30-35mm?
Much appreciated. . .
About to finish a restomod build on my 87 FJ60 Land Cruiser - 10 year build, custom frame, suspension, driveline, basically redesigned & built the 60 from the ground up. LS3 Connect & Cruise, Whipple S/C, 850+hp/650+tq, she'll be fast, scary AF, and everything I wanted her to be at the end of the day. Over a year behind schedule and have been sitting on the sidelines from a significant MVA. ADHD & OCD and nothing to keep me bridled, started on the next vehicle quest. Why? Already have an offer that I'm likely not going to be able to refuse.
Enter a 2021 e63s Wagon.
Wait, first let me explain where we live lifestyle and driving habits.
9 Acres on a small river in Covington, Louisiana. 950ft limestone driveway with varying grades. Driveway enterance is rather steep - already prices removing, grading and rebuilding, not worth the expense. At 56, I'm fairly mundane at this stage of life but the thrill seeker, albeit boxed up in my cave and seldom gets a pass to come out - still pulls at the chords. Occasional track days will happen but 98% of the time, she'll be a pavement crusher. We want what we want.
Purchasing a 2020 Land Cruiser for DD duty.
e63s wagon is my first choice for the weekend/fun car, followed by the G550 as my second choice.
Entre a 2021 e63s Wagon.
This vehicle strikes every 'yes' button that makes me the man I am today. Absolutely love everything about the vehicle and was astonished at the level of acceleration & handling I experienced during a test drive last year
Normally, historically, mods are a given. The 63s wagon, outside of eventual tuning, needs NOTHING IMO. Well, almost nothing. My personal needs would require a higher ground clearance, maybe 30-35mm. I've used SwedeSpeed previously for Volvo strut spacers, worked perfect and did exactly what I needed it to do. But after an extensive search, I can't find anything applicable to the e63s wagon.
I can only imagine some of the replies I'm bound to get but not being able to gain those 30-35mm effectively negates the potential purchase.
Anyone with prior experience a/o info/contact info of someone capable of designing/fabricating whatever to gain the 30-35mm?
Much appreciated. . .
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W212 E63S Wagon - GSL580 - E63 - E350 - C300
I get it 100%. While I do not have an answer for you what comes to my mind is the various suspension Heights between my e63s and our GLS 580. With the 580 if you put it in the proper mode that thing will lift 4 inches. I have to wonder if somebody can do the same type of scenario whether that is Ben's ninja or somebody else that could kind of create a hybrid between the two suspension systems
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1987 Toyota FJ60 Restomod, 2020 Volvo V60
I get it 100%. While I do not have an answer for you what comes to my mind is the various suspension Heights between my e63s and our GLS 580. With the 580 if you put it in the proper mode that thing will lift 4 inches. I have to wonder if somebody can do the same type of scenario whether that is Ben's ninja or somebody else that could kind of create a hybrid between the two suspension systems
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