Ride Height Related Question

I’m riding the beach a few times a year in my 06 4Runner V8 and am frequently filling the skid plates with sand from bottoming out. Suspension is original. Was considering ride height options posted in this forum but wonder if it makes more sense to start with new springs and shocks. I’m thinking that restoring any lost ride height due to weak springs and controlling bounce with new shocks may help control the sand plowing. Never had that issue with my 3rd gen 4runner. Thanks

 

I’m running 3rd gen Tacoma front coilovers on my v6 4th gen 4Runner and it gave me about 2-2.5” of lift up front. Mine is 2wd also, so if you’re 4wd you might get a little less lift. I got these for $190 shipped so they are a decent budget option. I will say the ride is stiffer than stock, but they have worked well for me so far

 

@Bluesky 07 has an awesome writeup on changing out suspension stuff with easy to find and inexpensive used Tacoma parts, such as @BassAckwards has shown in his post above. All these parts will fit your V8 4Runner without issue as well.

 

Thanks for the great info. It looks like the tacoma parts option is a good way to go. I guess my only concern would be with how much the ride quality might be effected. I don’t have access to a test ride in a similarly modified runner. Mine is a 4wd and it currently sits about 2.5 inches lower in the front measured from tire to fender. Do you know if that was the designed stance as new, or if the drop is likely from tired sagging front springs.

 

Most of the stock ones I’ve seen have been nose down from the factory. It’s a good bit stiffer than stock. It has me wanting to remove the sway bar, but I live on a washboard dirt road. If you drive mostly on the road they are a good option. If you drive off road frequently, you may want to look into a nicer riding setup. I personally think it is a little bit too much spring for my 2WD. Being that yours is 4wd though, that may help the ride quality a little. My overall opinion is that the ride is firm, but not harsh