Woodland shocks and springs for XLE AWD??

TwoTrout · Nov 14, 2023

I've got a couple questions for those more in the know.

1) Do Woodland springs offer a higher payload rating? We notice a lot of sagging in our vehicle when packed for big road trips. We'd like to eliminate this sagging when hauling a bunch of stuff. I've seen that airbags are an option but require some modifications....not sure if they are safe?

2) do Woodlands have an upgraded shock/strut from XLE? What would be the ideal shock/strut upgrade for our XLE?

3) If using JOR 2" lift kit AND Woodland springs, wouldn't that give 2.6" lift?

squamishrock · Dec 18, 2024

I read that the only difference in the woodland is the springs, longer or stiffer springs. This is what gives the small lift. My engineering brain would conjecture that the woodland edition is the worst trim to add a lift to since Toyota is likely keeping all else the same while effectively adding a spacer, so it's already putting a little stress into the system. The JOR kit offers a rear shock extension that mitigates undo stress on the stock shock, and now your added more lift without more shock extension.

My guess is the JOR kit is safest in a non woodland edition trim. If you want more lift, get the 3 inch kit as opposed to woodland plus 2 inch.

Woodland shocks and springs for XLE AWD??

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