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Toytec or Eibach lift

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by JMC, Jul 15, 2023.

  1. Jul 15, 2023 at 8:26 AM
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    JMC

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    Looking to get a 2-3” lift installed. Anyone have experience with Toytec or Eibach stage 2?
     
  2. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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    No first hand experience with either, but I’ve seen approximately 32 trillion complaints of Toytec shocks bending the uprights or leaking, but I can’t recall seeing complaints of problems with Eibach.
     
  3. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:08 AM
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    I have the Eibach and really like it. Came in right at 2.5” front and 1” rear in total. Gave it a nice look and my dog can still jump on the back.

    IMG_2465.jpg
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:21 AM
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    Wow, that is beautiful. What color is it?
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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    I personally don't have experience with ToyTec, however, I've seen multiple reports of them bending or having issues. I've also heard that since one of their main employees left and started Running 4 Tacos, that they've really gone downhill. Not sure if this is true, just what I've read in different places online. Maybe check with running for tacos (R4T), to see what they can set you up with.

    When I chose a lift, I ended up going with the Eibach Pro 2.0 myself, though I haven't installed it yet. It was a combination of the lifetime warranty and great user reviews that made me choose this kit. I also thought the price was reasonable, and I like that you can adjust the coilovers while they're on the vehicle.
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2023 at 12:12 PM
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    JMC

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    I’m really leaning toward the Eibach Pro 2 lift. Can you adjust up to 3” in the front?
     
  8. Jul 15, 2023 at 12:26 PM
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    I imagine if you went up to 3” in The front you could use a 15mm spacer in the rear to level it out.
     
  9. Jul 15, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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    With my experience spending lot of time there almost everyone take advice from that person who left. I felt like it was that one man running the show. Not sure how things are going now since I no more go there. I go to running 4 tacos now.
     
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    I think so, but you really don't want to go up that high on one of these. I plan on keeping mine set at 2" even.

    If you DO go 3", plan on adding aftermarket UCA's and having very little down travel left.
     
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    It must be the quality of the light because it looks more like that wonderful green metallic the 2nd gen Tacoma's had. For suspension, I went with Bilstein 5100's front and back, Eibach 1" rear springs and Toytec/Eibach 1.6" front springs. For sure a budget lift, but the ride is nice and there is a lot less nose dive under braking.
     
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  12. Jul 16, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    I had Eibach Pro Lift Stage 2 installed in February to replace LTD factory setup. It added 2”, improved stance and did away with nose dive when breaking hard. I think the ride is better than factory. I recommend Eibach.
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2023 at 8:12 AM
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    I have the Eibach 2. Love them and have no regrets. Paired it up with Toyo open country AT3s.
     
  14. Jul 17, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    I'm pretty sure Toytec and Eibach are hand in hand. Alot of the Toytec stuff uses Eibach springs.
     
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    I have done a lot of searching on this toytec lift for the Pro with the Fox suspension. Have not found anyone that has added it on. Most have done the westcott lift for the Fox suspension. Anyone with a Pro that has this installed?
     
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    Gonna need more than 15mm spacer in rear if going 3" up front. I'd say 1.5" for rear. But again, I wouldn't recommend going 3".
     
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    I have a pro. Already has an inch in front added the Eibach springs and have me a 2.75” lift in the front. Really depends on your setup. Typo error
     
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  18. Oct 16, 2023 at 9:35 PM
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    What exactly is a "2.3.75" lift"?
     
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    I have eibach stage 1 lifted on the second clip in the front and added a 1/2 in rear spacer on rears. Its about a 3.2 and 2 lift i believe it was and gets rid of alot of nose dive and body roll. I also got SPC upper control arms for the alignment with that high of a lift paired with 285 KO2's and have zero regrets.
     
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    Method 701, RSG rock sliders, Dobinsons uca, Cali Raised Bumper Warn Evo Winch
    This what it looks like for the spring lift
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    Very nice setup! perfect height IMO.
     
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    Thank you! I'm beyond happy with it!
     
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    What size tires are you running?
     
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    That photo was on 265/70s. However, I’m now on some painted OEM trail wheels and will be going to 255/80s as soon as I can.
     
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    My Toytec coilovers are the Eibach 620 lbs. Toytec doesn’t sell these particular coilovers now. They’re nice & I highly recommend any Eibach/Bilstein coilovers. If you do want to buy from Toytec, call them first. This on my taco - Eibach 620s/5100 Bilsteins - 265s & SPCs

     
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    I have the Eibach pro truck lift, springs and shocks. I ended up going with Ironman Pro-forge UCA's because they use the stock Toyota ball joint and requires no maintenance. I run a wheel with a -12 offset and 285s. I did do a BMC but I couldn't be happier with the Eibach setup.

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