Ready Lift 66-54100 leveling kit installed on 2024 GX550 Overtrail

[SPORT83]

The Off-Road Place in Irving, Texas, installed the ReadyLift 66-54100 leveling kit on our 2024 GX 550 Overtrail. After installation, the shop could not mount the sway bar center support bracket due to a 1" gap between the bracket and the mounting point. After a test drive with the center support bracket removed, they advised that its absence would not compromise driveability. I drove the vehicle home and immediately noticed that when hitting bumps at lower speeds, the front end produces a noticeable clunking sound, which is also felt in the steering wheel and is readily discernible on a gravel road.

Has anyone encountered this issue when lifting the front of an Overtrail model?
Does the EKDSS need to be bled down to reinstall the mounting bracket to the original location, then EKDSS rebled?
Or maybe fabricate a spacer for the sway bar center support bracket?

3-20-25 Update: The sway bar and KDSS are set on the skid plate, which surely is causing the clunking noise.
Released the KDSS. Reinstalled the sway bar center support. Found that the sway bar end link bolts were left loose. Retightened the bolts and checked all other bolts. The clunking noise is gone. Alignment is good. It drives just as nicely as it did on the first day. Thanks everyone for the thoughts.

Update: Shop information added, as the shop was only willing to refund 25% ($225) of the labor.

 

[munkeeboi]

Yikes...that doesn't look good. Have you contacted readylift? Knowing that they already said it was not compatible, I would suck it up and pay to go back to stock until you can figure it out if you need to be able to drive the GX. Your not doing yourself any favors by trying to "make it work".

The clunking is likely the bracket hitting the chassis since the sway is only supported at the ends

 

[SPORT83]

Yikes...that doesn't look good. Have you contacted readylift? Knowing that they already said it was not compatible, I would suck it up and pay to go back to stock until you can figure it out if you need to be able to drive the GX. Your not doing yourself any favors by trying to "make it work".

The clunking is likely the bracket hitting the chassis since the sway is only supported at the ends

It appears you were correct. The sway bar is resting on the skid plate. See the update in the original post.

 

[serbiansizzle]

I think you need a new shop

 

[munkeeboi]

essentially, your KDSS enabled sway bar is non-functioning. Are you getting any error codes?

 

[SPORT83]

essentially, your KDSS enabled sway bar is non-functioning. Are you getting any error codes?

No codes. The problems were resolved. See the update in the original post.

 

[SPORT83]

I think you need a new shop

We certainly won't be going back.

 

[Bluegill]

Ouch, leaving a bracket off and saying “it’s fine” and not checking all bolts are rookie moves for sure (by the shop, not you). You should get your money back from the shop and pay yourself!

 

[serbiansizzle]

Any updates on this? I am actually curious about how you like the lift besides the part where someone left pieces hanging and called it a day.

I have no intentions on driving this thing off-road besides some gravel so mostly looking for a mild lift to level the front. Will be sticking with a 285/70/17 when it’s time and the RL seems to fit the mold of what I am looking for.

Whenever you have a moment, would love some driving impressions.

 

[SPORT83]

Any updates on this? I am actually curious about how you like the lift besides the part where someone left pieces hanging and called it a day.

I have no intentions on driving this thing off-road besides some gravel so mostly looking for a mild lift to level the front. Will be sticking with a 285/70/17 when it’s time and the RL seems to fit the mold of what I am looking for.

Whenever you have a moment, would love some driving impressions.

We will be hitting the road tomorrow on a trip with a total drive time of 12 hours. I'll report back then.

 

[serbiansizzle]

We will be hitting the road tomorrow on a trip with a total drive time of 12 hours. I'll report back then.

That's great - certainly curious about what your thoughts are

 

[Duer003]

What type & size trailer are you pulling?

 

[SPORT83]

That's great - certainly curious about what your thoughts are

After a 12-hour road trip, I'm happy to report that the GX drives as its factory! Multiple terrain driving.
We did not tow a trailer.

 

[serbiansizzle]

After a 12-hour road trip, I'm happy to report that the GX drives as its factory! Multiple terrain driving.
We did not tow a trailer.

Love to hear that. I don't really want a Westcott kit as I plan on keeping my next set of wheels and tires pretty modest to keep my spare. This may have sold me on the upgrade. Thanks for reporting back.

 

[serbiansizzle]

Also, if you happen to have a picture of your stance after install, I would love to see what the visual improvement looks like.

 

[SPORT83]

Also, if you happen to have a picture of your stance after install, I would love to see what the visual improvement looks like.

Here you go!

 

[ragingwookies]

Looks fantastic!

 

[SPORT83]

Looks fantastic!

Thanks. We are pleased with the outcome.

 

[GX550regon]

Thanks. We are pleased with the outcome.

Hello, just to clarify... You did a front end leveling lift only?
The picture looks as though you just leveled it by raising the front (this is what I am also looking to have done).
And can you mention how much of a lift the RL gave the front end?

Thanks!

 

[SPORT83]

Hello, just to clarify... You did a front end leveling lift only?
The picture looks as though you just leveled it by raising the front (this is what I am also looking to have done).
And can you mention how much of a lift the RL gave the front end?

Thanks!

Correct. Ready Lift 66-54100 leveling kit. I didn't measure before and after, but the GX is now level from front to rear.