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When I purchased my GXL Prado in 2013 the sales rep mentioned in passing that I should not get a lift kit as this will void the factory warranty. The warranty is 3 + 3 years.
At the time I did not think much about it. However, after a few few trips, I find the car, when loaded, is a bit too low to the ground especially with 600 kg on board and the boat on the back driven over rough 4WD tracks.
At first I though I would just add coil assist air bags. But the 4WD shop I use suggested that I fit a 50mm lift with new shocks, springs and then air bags if needed. It's their view that I'll be back wanting a lift after the air bags and then I'll need new air bags as they won't fit the new lift kit. They claim its the norm to go for a lift. So why f@#$ about.
I mentioned about my warranty concerns and they said they had never had or heard of a problem?
Plus every 4WD show you watch all tell you to get after market suspension and a lot drive new Toyotas. But their sponser is always an after market suspension company.
I mentioned about getting a lift kit to the wife who drives the car to work and back etc and thinks it hers and her response was - I am happy to drive it if its 50mm higher and its still a soft and smooth ride.
One of two others on Pradopoint have mentioned this issue but it has never been explored especially due to the tail shaft clunk which is blamed on the lift kit rather than a faulty tail shaft. But in each case it appears Toyota have done the repairs under warranty.
I can undertsand Toyota not covering the springs and shocks but why would it void other warranty claims unless its caused by the springs or shocks? They also force you into Toyota genuine accessories for the same reason or they are of a better quality.
I thought about asking Toyota but it may be better not worrying about it and just do it and if something goes wrong worry about it then and argue with Toyota when you have something to talk about rather than a hypothical question.
Have other members had this issue or concern and did you worry about it? Has Toyota rejected your warranty claim?
Mike
At the time I did not think much about it. However, after a few few trips, I find the car, when loaded, is a bit too low to the ground especially with 600 kg on board and the boat on the back driven over rough 4WD tracks.
At first I though I would just add coil assist air bags. But the 4WD shop I use suggested that I fit a 50mm lift with new shocks, springs and then air bags if needed. It's their view that I'll be back wanting a lift after the air bags and then I'll need new air bags as they won't fit the new lift kit. They claim its the norm to go for a lift. So why f@#$ about.
I mentioned about my warranty concerns and they said they had never had or heard of a problem?
Plus every 4WD show you watch all tell you to get after market suspension and a lot drive new Toyotas. But their sponser is always an after market suspension company.
I mentioned about getting a lift kit to the wife who drives the car to work and back etc and thinks it hers and her response was - I am happy to drive it if its 50mm higher and its still a soft and smooth ride.
One of two others on Pradopoint have mentioned this issue but it has never been explored especially due to the tail shaft clunk which is blamed on the lift kit rather than a faulty tail shaft. But in each case it appears Toyota have done the repairs under warranty.
I can undertsand Toyota not covering the springs and shocks but why would it void other warranty claims unless its caused by the springs or shocks? They also force you into Toyota genuine accessories for the same reason or they are of a better quality.
I thought about asking Toyota but it may be better not worrying about it and just do it and if something goes wrong worry about it then and argue with Toyota when you have something to talk about rather than a hypothical question.
Have other members had this issue or concern and did you worry about it? Has Toyota rejected your warranty claim?
Mike
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