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2011 4Runner Leveling Kit

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by greenhighlanders, Jan 10, 2022.

  1. Jan 10, 2022 at 7:20 PM
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    greenhighlanders

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    Does anyone know the best route to level my stock ride height on a 2011 4Runner Limited model?

    I'd like the front wheel height to match the rear.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Jan 10, 2022 at 8:24 PM
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    A Cornfed spacer on top of your front shock is your quickest, cheapest, simplest way to do it. Unless you want to consider swapping out the suspension.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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    Cornfed? Do you know how many inches I need the spaces to be to match the height? How would affect ride quality?

    Thanks.
     
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    I dont think they affect the ride at all. I believe a half inch spacer translates to 1inch lift if I recall correctly (due to the geometry).

    Id advise resisting leveling the truck to completely flat. First, if it looks like it has zero rake, your frame will actually be negative rake. Second, any weight you carry will flatten out your rake. If you completely flatten it out, any cargo will make the rear sag. That might be ok in the carolinas though so it can be a matter of taste lol
     
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  6. Jan 11, 2022 at 6:22 PM
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    My runner had just over 1.5 inches in difference front to rear. Think it was 1 5/8 drivers side, 1 3/4 passenger with a 3/4 full tank and just at 40k miles on it, no added accessories. I did a simple spacer lift on mine, 2 inch front, 1 inch rear. After about 400 miles, I remeasured with 1/2 on the drivers and 5/8 on the passenger. The 1/2 ish inch looks good and the handling/ suspension didnt really change as far as I can tell. Still plush as stock... I would recommend at least 1/2 higher in the rear so when you load it, its sits somewhat level an you dont look like you are from the NC back woods:D

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