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Front end leveling

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Snowboarder, Dec 22, 2022.

  1. Dec 22, 2022 at 12:06 PM
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    Snowboarder

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    I'm a new member, I have a 2018 TRD and would like to level it. I was told that I would be able to do it with front struts?
     
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  2. Dec 22, 2022 at 12:16 PM
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    Emmantik

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    If you only want to level, check out Cornfed 1" spacer. See link for info;
     
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  3. Dec 22, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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    +1 to what @Emmantik said. If one want to level or lift the front a little bit a smaller spacer on top of the strut is a trouble free option imo.
     
  4. Dec 22, 2022 at 1:43 PM
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    Ok,thanks. Will I lose any ride quality with the spacer? I had someone recommend Bilstein 5100 struts and it would improve the ride quality as well.
     
  5. Dec 22, 2022 at 1:47 PM
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    I did the one 1" spacer to level only. The ride quality remained the same. I did notice it greatly reduced the nose dive when braking. Can't speak on the Bilsteins though...
     
  6. Dec 22, 2022 at 2:25 PM
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    Contact 2164RunnerSR5 here. He's a Cornfed dealer and installer in the Charlotte NC area. He's also my son lol!
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    2016 4Runner SR5 CONTACT ME FOR CORNFED LIFT SPACERS 631-202-8245

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    Feel free to contact me any time. 631-202-8245
     
  8. Dec 23, 2022 at 5:06 PM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Pretty much personal preference. I, like a lot of others, chose to level mine with adjustable (different clip heights) Eibach shocks, which have a reputation for a bit of a better ride on the road than Bilstein. I replaced the oem shocks front and rear, and am totally satisfied, and it didn't break the bank.
     
  9. Dec 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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    Ok,thanks for the info.
     
  10. Jan 4, 2023 at 5:55 AM
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    I just bought the same vehicle 3weeks ago. Think of doing the same thing. If you mileage is high on the oem shocks. I would just get the shocks and skip the spacers. Your ride will be firmer over oem.
     
  11. Jan 4, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    j4unner

    j4unner shootz brah..

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    I also went with 1 inch front space with cornfed.. it has been 2 years.. smooth ride no complaints.. good quality and affordable option.. local shop that do a lot of taco/4R etc. only charge me $50 to have them install..
     
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