MT64s are the gold standard but i believe they require you to lift the front 1.75 inches. If you want to stay stock height go with Fox 2.0 or 2.5 and get them adjusted.
This sounds very similar to the sound I was getting. For the towel trick, make sure the towel is thick enough to put adequate pressure on the hood and make sure it's placed over the weather stripping. I had to fold the towel over itself a few times.
Also, if your noise doesn't go away on the...
The towel is obviously not a permanent solution, it was just to diagnose the issue.
The issue is either caused by hood rattling against plastic cowl or cowl rattling against whatever's underneath it. All the towel does is put adequate pressure on the hood/weather stripping so the rattling...
no, unplugging does not lead to any warning messages. I purposely kept the backseats unplugged so as to not get the weird backseat warning light every time I start the car.
TSB's are issued by the manufacturer, we don't have control over that. I guess we can all complain to Toyota corporate? Might go to the dealer tomorrow but I doubt they can do anything. Rattles are like a death sentence because they are usually not diagnosable
ive noticed that the noise is only audible during the first few minutes of driving on local roads. when i get on the highway the noise goes away, even when getting back off the highway.
I truly dont think it matters. I upgraded to 2.5 rear first, and realized that only @alldogsoffroad adjusts front coilovers before shipping them to you, and they only sell the 2.0. That's the only reason I have 2.0 front 2.5 rear. Even my asymmetrical setup works perfectly fine and the ride...
Just get the 2.0s
I got 2.5 rear and 2.0 front, looking back 2.0 all around would have been enough. Just remember to lower the front shocks before putting them on
Here is a list of trails I've done in the area:
- Canaan Loop
- Forest Road 18
- Peters Mill
- Flagpole knob (Union Springs)
I'd say the Canaan loop is still my favorite, although union springs was the most technically fun/challenging. I'd love to test the limits and try something a bit...