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2025 Woodland Lift or Not to Lift? Long Term Issues? Dealer Install Options?

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#1 ·
We finally bit the bullet and bought a new Woodland Sienna (DarkStar) a few weeks ago. We are debating lifting it and would like to know any issues this may cause and where to get a dealer to install and back the existing Warranty.

I've read a lot of the threads here on this subject but there are not that many new threads sharing long term issues.

Please post miles since install and if you've had any issues or not.

I've called our local dealers and they will not install. We are in NW Arkansas and might take to trip to Oregon this spring and have this done in Bend at the dealer. I spoke with them and they stated they have had very few issues and call backs on the numerous installs they have done. They will also back the Toyota Warranty but only at their dealership.. They quoted $1800 and about 2 days of work..

Please list any other dealers that will install and back Toyota's warranty.

Thanks for the help!
 
#2 ·
Asheville Vehicle Outfitters (AVO) installs JOR lifts and is relatively close to you (much closer than Bend). They may be worth checking out and I'm sure members on here can chime in regarding the AVO experience (I know reviews have been mixed). I think with the Woodland's factory lift (which I think are taller springs), the JOR 2" would be a good addition.

I did chat with a guy on one of the FB lifted Sienna groups. He is a SAE-certified mechanic that installed a JOR 3" lift on his 4th Gen Sienna and then removed it to install the JOR 2" lift. He mentioned that the CV angles post 3" install were really concerning and seemed too extreme, so he swapped in the 2" pucks for peace of mind. He also mentioned that the 3" lift made it much harder for his little kids to enter/exit the van, resulting in some considerable paint scratches on the lower door sill areas from his young children clambering in and out of the van - something to consider if the kiddos are still little.

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My experience when I was knocking around the idea of a Kendall Toyota JOR lift installation:

Our family vacationed in Bend for a few days last year. Kendall Toyota quoted me roughly the same price for parts + installation but couldn't guarantee a dealer-supplied rental vehicle. I was also on the fence about the lift (I don't really need it) and ultimately opted to forgo the lift and enjoy our time in Bend. I felt the lift install would add scheduling complexity and cost to our trip (Ubers to/from dealer) and the risk of hundreds of additional dollars if a rental car was required - I would also have to move around the car seats to/from the rental vehicle, which would be annoying. It just seemed like a headache and we really wanted to maximize our time in the area - there is so much to do and see in that town. We live about ~10 hours from Bend and I was concerned that if I experienced an issue on the way home or months later, getting any kind of warranty support from Kendall Toyota wouldn't be practical. Now, if I lived in the Bend area, I would've probably opted for the JOR lift install long ago. Having local warranty support is huge.

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Best of luck.

-Steve
 
#3 ·
Don’t do it. There’s a reason OEMs don’t lift vehicles that much, they have to warranty it. The van will do fine on maintained fire roads,

You will get accelerated wear on every component it alters.

Check out what the OEM TRD lift for Tundras include. No aftermarket kit (even the top brands) has the components they have to do it right for that platform….what chance does a Sienna have with a single brand making lifts
 
#4 ·
I just did the 2” lift on a 2024 platinum AWD. It goes in for the mandatory alignment tomorrow.
I have about twenty miles so far. I LOVE it.
Im only 5’10” but it is way easier to get in and out for me now. My head always hit the rear hatch when accessing it, and the opening was set to the high mark. Now my head has about two inches of clearance.
Someday, we will get snow and it wiIl clear that better. Today I drove over a bunch of thick ice from a broken puddle frozen in the road and did not drag. Those chunks were like rocks sticking up.

I installed the lift myself. Totally worth it cause I have more time than money, and I put in the 3” first. For me, the 3” was too extreme on some suspension parts, so I got the 2” and put that in (thanks for the help Journeys.)

This van won’t be a highway car. It will do lots of little trips in and around town and some potholes and ruts and rough pullouts. I’m not going to worry about dragging that weird fiberboard on the ground now and every time I get in it I’ll be happy.
The drive train looks fine for the angles, but the suspension looked wonky to me..

I also put on bigger tires and took my hubcaps off—thanks to all the great info here.
 
#5 ·
Also, it was not as difficult as the geek4x4 video made it appear, but it was a very helpful vid. If you can change your wheels and oil, wiper blades and headlights, you can do this lift. After doing twice, it would take me about three hours (or less)to do again. The hardest part was getting the cowling off —just knowing how it fit together.
 
#6 ·
I found the Geek4x4 video you referenced - really good content. The front cowl removal looked like the most tedious part.

Here's the link for everyone else:

Interesting comment at the end regarding the Sienna's wheel lug spacing. I didn't know it was 5x4.5, which I think is the 2006, and older, Jeep Wrangler wheel pattern.
 
#9 ·
I’m in the same position as you. Still deciding on what to do with our ‘25 Woodland.

I got a few quotes from Denver area shops. Corwin Toyota in Boulder said no problem to do it - they’ve only done 1-2, but said not challenging and didn’t foresee any real long term issues with the lift.
Like others said, you have to buy the Journeys kit on your own, but they will install.

$1455 for install of Journeys
$1980 to install Journeys and Firestone airbags (airbag kit included in that price)
 
#12 ·
Starting to look at this again.. May start with Sumo Springs. Has anyone used these on a 2025 Woodland. One poster stated to use 1225 in the front 1195 in the back but he was not driving a Woodland. I know woodlands have longer springs so I am unsure if these part numbers work.