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New here! Need advice for lifting my 2021 Venture

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by joshtellez37, Jul 6, 2024.

  1. Jul 6, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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    joshtellez37

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    Hello! New here! I’m looking for a good lift kit for my 4Runner Venture. It has KDSS, looking to lift enough to fit 33’ Nito’s. I do some light off roading with the truck, nothing intense. The vehicle is mostly my wife’s daily driver. Not looking to break the bank but would like something reliable too. I’ve done research and it seems the options are endless, kind of overwhelming. Any information or personal experience would be much appreciated!
     
    joshtellez37, Jul 6, 2024
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  2. Jul 7, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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    2” lift Bilstein 6112 w/600 lb coils front, 1.5” lift Eibach T13 coils rear, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, TRD skidplate, TRD stainless catback w/black TRD side exhaust, TRD shifter handle, Weathertech bug deflector, 20% tint front, LED door bulbs, 285/70/17 Falken WP AT3, Energy Suspension front bumpstops, SSO Slimline Bumper w/ Badland Shackles, Durobumps 4.25” rear
    love my Bilstein set up on my 2022 Trail Edition. Check my “info” on my profile page.
     
    TrailSpecial22, Jul 7, 2024
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    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Welcome
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2024 at 6:48 AM
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    1SilverRunner

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    1SilverRunner My boy, blue

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    Front Bumper: C4 Fabrication Low-Profile Bumper Warn Evo10-S Winch w/ Warn wireless adapter Extreme LED dual color light bar w/ Cali raised LED OEM style switch Bumper Cover Trimmed For Clearance Rear Bumper: 80% Off Road Rear Bash Bar (Limited rear bumper version) Armor: RCI Skid plate package C4 Gas tank skid RCI Rear diff skid RCI Shock Skids RSG Angled/ Plated Sliders Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Total Chaos Spindle Gussets 41.22 Hitch Slider Suspension: Dobinsons IMS long travel shocks: (Front: IMS59-50574 w/ C59-352 Springs) (Rear: IMS59-50575 w/ C59-675v Springs) Apex Chassis Tie Rod Assemblies (KIT410) Apache Off Road UCAs Apache Off Road HD Rear Links (Upper and Lower) Apache Off Road Rear Sway Bar Links Dobinsons Track Bar Front Sway Bar Deleted DuroBumps Rear Bump stops PerryParts Front Bump stops DRKDSS Track Bar Correction kit Dobinsons Diff Drop Wheels/ Tires: RRW 17x8.5 -12 RR6-H Wheels 285/75/17 Falken A/T4W 1.25" SpiderTrax Spacers BMC, Pinch Weld Folded. C4 High Clearance Fender Liners Performance: OTT Tuned Scan Gauge II for Temp Monitoring Yota Shop Diff Breather Storage Solutions: Sherpa Crestone Sport roof rack Aiden James Customs Gear Plate w/ Slide Out Tables *Backordered. Rado Designs Molle storage panels and top shelf Glove Box organizer Center Console organizer Interior: Diode Dynamics LED Interior lighting (Warm white ftw) Meso Customs Hatch lights Meso Customs Door Handle Covers Ram ball mount for Garmin In-Touch Mini II FitCamX Dash Camera Scosche phone mount Weathertech floor matts Misc: Nano Ceramic Tint (Including windshield and sunroof) Midland MXT575 and Ghost Antenna Cali Raised LED 27W Ditch Lights w/ oem style switch OVS Nomadic 6.5' Awning AVS Low Profile Vent Visors AVS Bugflector II Diode Dynamics puddle lights LasFit Reverse lights LED license plate lights Ark Splash Guards Ark Mud Flap Deletes (cut for rear bumper/ bash bar) AJT Push-To-Start Button +Midland handheld GMRS radios, Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio, recovery gear, water purification system, lifeboat food rations, trauma kit, fire extinguisher and fire starting kit stay on board.
    Welcome to the forum!

    Do you want a lift for looks or ground clearance?

    Id consider not lifting or keeping the lift very mild if the trails don't require it.

    A stock 4Runner is capable of 90% of forest roads out there...
    Once you start looking for obstacles or going to off road parks the story changes a bit and you may need a lift, bigger tires, armor. The list goes on.
     

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    1SilverRunner, Jul 11, 2024
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  5. Jul 12, 2024 at 3:59 PM
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    @TrailSpecial22 I’ll check out your set up! Originally I was looking at a bilstein lift but after tons of reading and YouTube videos I was leaning towards the Icon stage 2.
     
    joshtellez37, Jul 12, 2024
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  6. Jul 12, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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    @1SilverRunner Id say it’s mostly aesthetic, I know my truck stock is more then capable for handling the type of off-roading/overlanding I currently do. I just want that aggressive lifted look with the bigger tires that looks so good on a 4Runner.
     
    joshtellez37, Jul 12, 2024
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  7. Jul 13, 2024 at 7:26 PM
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    1SilverRunner

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    1SilverRunner My boy, blue

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    Front Bumper: C4 Fabrication Low-Profile Bumper Warn Evo10-S Winch w/ Warn wireless adapter Extreme LED dual color light bar w/ Cali raised LED OEM style switch Bumper Cover Trimmed For Clearance Rear Bumper: 80% Off Road Rear Bash Bar (Limited rear bumper version) Armor: RCI Skid plate package C4 Gas tank skid RCI Rear diff skid RCI Shock Skids RSG Angled/ Plated Sliders Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Total Chaos Spindle Gussets 41.22 Hitch Slider Suspension: Dobinsons IMS long travel shocks: (Front: IMS59-50574 w/ C59-352 Springs) (Rear: IMS59-50575 w/ C59-675v Springs) Apex Chassis Tie Rod Assemblies (KIT410) Apache Off Road UCAs Apache Off Road HD Rear Links (Upper and Lower) Apache Off Road Rear Sway Bar Links Dobinsons Track Bar Front Sway Bar Deleted DuroBumps Rear Bump stops PerryParts Front Bump stops DRKDSS Track Bar Correction kit Dobinsons Diff Drop Wheels/ Tires: RRW 17x8.5 -12 RR6-H Wheels 285/75/17 Falken A/T4W 1.25" SpiderTrax Spacers BMC, Pinch Weld Folded. C4 High Clearance Fender Liners Performance: OTT Tuned Scan Gauge II for Temp Monitoring Yota Shop Diff Breather Storage Solutions: Sherpa Crestone Sport roof rack Aiden James Customs Gear Plate w/ Slide Out Tables *Backordered. Rado Designs Molle storage panels and top shelf Glove Box organizer Center Console organizer Interior: Diode Dynamics LED Interior lighting (Warm white ftw) Meso Customs Hatch lights Meso Customs Door Handle Covers Ram ball mount for Garmin In-Touch Mini II FitCamX Dash Camera Scosche phone mount Weathertech floor matts Misc: Nano Ceramic Tint (Including windshield and sunroof) Midland MXT575 and Ghost Antenna Cali Raised LED 27W Ditch Lights w/ oem style switch OVS Nomadic 6.5' Awning AVS Low Profile Vent Visors AVS Bugflector II Diode Dynamics puddle lights LasFit Reverse lights LED license plate lights Ark Splash Guards Ark Mud Flap Deletes (cut for rear bumper/ bash bar) AJT Push-To-Start Button +Midland handheld GMRS radios, Baofeng UV-5R Ham radio, recovery gear, water purification system, lifeboat food rations, trauma kit, fire extinguisher and fire starting kit stay on board.
    Nothing wrong with that.
    I’d recommend some bilsteins with a mild lift. 2.5” max in the front. 1-2” in the back depending on how much rake you want to maintain to haul gear.

    285/70/17 is a pretty universal size for 4Runners but skinny tires 255/80/17 are a good option to keep weight and rolling resistance down.

    Do plenty of research before purchasing!
    Good luck brother!
     
    1SilverRunner, Jul 13, 2024
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