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3rd Gen 4Runner Suspension Upgrade

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Jlb08, Jul 1, 2024.

  1. Jul 1, 2024 at 11:38 PM
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    Jlb08

    Jlb08 [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Female
    First Name:
    Janette
    Vehicle:
    1997 4Runner SR5
    My shocks are blown on my '97 SR5 and everything is currently stock. I have been looking for progressive rate rear coils but I don't want much lift or any more than 0-1.5" lift. I found the icon 1" progressive rate rear coil and was going to do OME in the front with Bilstein 5100 but I've heard that the 1" icon actually gives about a 3"lift and I don't want to go that high. Frustrated, I am thinking about doing Bilstein 5100 all around and keeping stock height. I need to do this ASAP as they are BAD. I daily with it in the winter, and use it for camping, light off-roading, and towing a pwc and 2-place snowmobile trailer. I also got a dirt bike and will be putting it on a hitch rack. I put NWOR progressive rate rear coils on my old 2nd gen back in the day and loved the way it towed and handled on/off-road is why I was wanting to go progressive again. I'd also like to upgrade the front bumper (arb or similar) but won't be putting a winch or anything on it. Looking for advice as I'm still learning.
     
  2. Jul 14, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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    djdaves

    djdaves New Member

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    lift, wheels, tires, stuff.....
    welp 5100s are always a good place to start. Thats what i have on my 3rd gen. one day i'll get a big boy lift.
     
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