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Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by shannon johnson, May 21, 2024.

  1. May 21, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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    Hi all!!!!! Hope all of you are doing well. I'm interested in giving my 2021 4 runner TRD offroad a slight lift and level. Any suggestions? I also notice that when i load my vehicle up for a road trip it squats a little with the stock rear springs. I'd like to fix this. Any suggestions?
    Thanks!!
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    Mornin' Shannon and welcome. If you type in the following to google...

    4runners.com "lift suggestions"

    you will get tons of info and reading material. This will definitely get you pointed in the right direction.
     
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    If you’re planning a lift, look in different spring rates.

    Remember, sometimes fixing one thing presents other different characteristics you might not want.

    For example, if you go with a heavier spring to compensate for the droop when it’s loaded, the ride will feel stiffer when it’s not loaded.

    As PVT mentioned, there is a lot of info on this forum
     
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    Welcome to the family. If you leave some rake you should be ok.
     
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    Thanks to all!!!!!!!!
     
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    What's y'all's take on the Bilstein 5100 series shocks? Again, I'm just looking for a gentle lift with a level. I plan on replacing my BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2's with the same.
    Thanks,
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    The 5100 is probably the most widely accepted shock on this forum. Good luck.
     
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    Welcome from Wisconsin! Shannon, there are several ways to accomplish your goal, the Bilstein shocks/lift are as good as any, good products from my experience.
     
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    Thanks again guys!!!! Can I use my stock springs with the Bilstein 5100 shocks? Without breaking the bank is their a set of springs I can put with the Bilstein 5100 shocks or is it even necessary? I don't do much offroad activity but my wife and I do travel a lot out west and love to venture off the road when we see something interesting. I'd like some red colored to go with my silver TRD.

    I often use my trailer to haul my 4 wheeler and mower to the camp and my TRD does squat a little with my present stock setup.

    SJ
     
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    Honestly I would skip the 5100 and get air bags for the rear.
     
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    Interesting!!!!!!! Can you are somebody send me the info for that? So appreciate the input!!!

    SJ
     
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