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Bilstein Installed today 5G 4R.

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by RETRObeam, Nov 30, 2021.

  1. Nov 30, 2021 at 10:30 PM
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    RETRObeam

    RETRObeam [OP] New Member

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    Trashed the 8 janky factory speakers added powered sub. Bilstein 6112 suspension lift w/ 285 70 17"s
    All my research, has paid off with the help 4WP, Youtube postings, and forum discussions. We all know the look of the Bilstien 2.5 lift plus 285 BFG Ko2's so I didn't post any photos, but what I will say is that I'm glad joined the club. I did struggle with choosing 275's or the 285's after listening to all the pro's and con's, but like they all say, "you'll be glad you chose the 285's". Undoubtedly the right choice. Stiffer ride for sure, but with a purpose...one has a better feel of the road. Sportier steering response. No more sloshing about with the factory suspension. definitely more road noise, but acceptable, slightly more effort to steer due to all that attractive rubber, and zero body roll. They did remove the front mud flaps, and cut the typical half inch off the plastic bottom bumper, and pushed forward the plastic wheel well. If the mechanic didn't point out the modifications I wouldn't have noticed. A bit more effort off the line, but who really cares...I sold a Audi RS7 for this rig, and I'm loving it. I have to thank the master mechanics at 4WP as they were extremely knowledgable, and eager to answer all my first timer questions. I applaud them for having the confidence to tell me that I was over thinking the build, and that I made the right choice. Awesome! This weekend I'm gone!
     
  2. Dec 1, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    Congrats but you will have to show pictures since we cannot get enough of them.
     
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  3. Dec 1, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    Pix or it didn't happen.
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Congratulations.

    And here I thought 'master mechanics' and '4WP' could never be used in the same sentence...I think you may have crossed over into an alternate universe...
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2021 at 3:34 PM
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    RETRObeam

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    Trashed the 8 janky factory speakers added powered sub. Bilstein 6112 suspension lift w/ 285 70 17"s
    Hahaha...
    ok stand by, and thanks for the interest.
     
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