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Raising ground clearance on 2016 prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by JimmyPri, Mar 3, 2017.

  1. jdenenberg

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    I've got a 2013 Prius V and I'm dying to find out away to raise the car by at least a few inches because my family and I often like going down the beaten path. But are so afraid of bottoming out.
     
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    You might have better success posting in the Prius v forum.
    The Gen 4 Prius is a very different car with totally new suspension & chassis.
     
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    I already did and I didn't get much feedback.
     
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    I'd be surprised if you managed "a few inches". I believe a large modern 4WD is able to be raised no more than 3" (if it's got ESC) (can go higher on some real old ones). And to achieve that lift, they use things like chassis blocks - which I doubt a PRIUS v would be able to do. But - I could be wrong.
     
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    I wondered if some of the air suspension kits could raise the clearance.
    I know there was a custom Gen 4 off-road show car that was raised.
     
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    Do you know if there a link I can find for that?
     
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