{"product_id":"kdss-spacer-kits","title":"KDSS Spacer Kits","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhat is KDSS?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) spacers are typically used to maintain proper suspension geometry and articulation after installing a lift kit on vehicles equipped with KDSS, such as certain Toyota Land Cruisers, 4Runners, and Lexus GX models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHere’s why you might need KDSS spacers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Prevent KDSS Binding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen you lift a KDSS-equipped vehicle, the hydraulic system's sway bars can become preloaded or “bound” due to the change in suspension height. This can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eLimit suspension travel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eCause poor ride quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eIncrease wear on KDSS components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpacers correct this preload, allowing the system to function properly with the new ride height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Maintain Articulation and Flex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKDSS is designed to allow for increased articulation off-road. A lift without KDSS spacers can reduce the system’s ability to decouple the sway bars, limiting flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpacers restore the natural articulation range by aligning the KDSS system back to its intended neutral position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Avoid Stress on Hydraulic Cylinders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe KDSS cylinders are mounted to the frame and sway bars. Lifting the vehicle without correcting the KDSS geometry can put the cylinders under constant pressure, which may lead to leaks or failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Ride Comfort and Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eImproperly set KDSS after a lift can result in a harsh or unstable ride, especially on-road. Spacers help preserve factory-like ride quality and stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou need KDSS spacers if you lift a KDSS-equipped vehicle to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePrevent sway bar preload\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eMaintain suspension articulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\" class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e·\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e         \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eProtect KDSS components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; 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