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1.5" lift kit Prius Offroad

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by dyun1dyun1, Aug 6, 2024.

  1. dyun1dyun1

    dyun1dyun1 Member

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    Just added new suspension with 1.5" lift kit for the gravel and dirt roads I travel. Interesting read I found on the prius offload company, was that owners are reporting better mileage. Car is dirty but here is a Pic. 20240806_153845.jpg

    SM-F731U ?
     
    #1 dyun1dyun1, Aug 6, 2024
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    Better MPG from being taller? Doubtful, but these cars do look better with larger tires and the kit on for sure.
     
    #2 V Sport Wagon, Aug 8, 2024
  3. dyun1dyun1

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    It was a claim that Prius Offroad site said some customers were getting 1mpg better. I think that maybe because they were driving slower. I have been noticing about 2 to 3 mpgs lower. Though this is on the highway around 75mph.

    Just settled with 225/55/tire size. Next time I am going with 225/60/17. 20240901_142715.jpg

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    #3 dyun1dyun1, Sep 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    I like how it looks. Do you have it set up for camping/sleeping?
     
    #4 Oldwolf, Sep 1, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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    Not really, just power inverter and sleeping mats.

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    #5 dyun1dyun1, Sep 1, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    I have a prius v ljust like yours but also a Sienna that I have converted over to a camping vehicle for me. I've installed a lift kit and another goodies on it. But it sure sucks the gas. Was toying with the idea of taking the v for a camping conversion and selling my van to get a EV for my wife.
     
    #6 Oldwolf, Sep 1, 2024 at 9:04 PM
  7. dyun1dyun1

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    As I get older, I definitely like thr convenience in terms of tsking advantage of the hybrid engine and turning on heat or AC. No tents = fast brake down of the campsite. And Prius V is surprisingly large. Try it!

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    #7 dyun1dyun1, Sep 1, 2024 at 9:14 PM
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