What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

Thank you for an actual answer. I appreciate it.

 

My tent has power running to it via a cord I plug into a 12 V outlet. The problem was it only had a led light it powered. I just got done splicing in a sae plug to the existing wiring in the tent and then building this box. Went to the depot and found this outside plug cover to use as the box. Turned out great! Everything works and now I can power my heated blanket and charge my phone while sleeping.

 

Afaik, 3" with 33/34" tires might be most common. I don't know why, but the 4Runner looks way bigger with a lift compared to a Tacoma with the same lift/tire size.

 

I found this picture. It makes the 4runner look a lot more lifted than I think it is. Wow, would that be a fun rig!

 

I mean... damn...

 

Slapped on new wheels

 

Looks great! what rim and specs please!

 

Just curious with a leveling kit, just how big can you go tire wise without rubbing in flex or lock to lock? Either way tires gonna cost a mini fortune with the 20s that came on the gunner package.

 

It wasn't a smart ass answer.

You said the truck you saw wasn't a solid axle. You didn't say a solid axle wasn't an option for you.

But why not do a solid axle conversion and jack it up as high as you want, if that's your prerogative? It would be more functional than trying to max out the IFS A-arm geometry.

 

I'm on my third solid axle pickup I've built. I understand that anything is possible with money and changing suspension. I stated the truck 4runner was still IFS and then you post a pic of a solid axle rig. I was just curious if anyone made a lift kit. Sorry maybe I phrased strangely. I don't even own a fifth gen I was just curious about what suspension this guy could have been running.

 

I edited my post for clarity.

 

I never even said I was looking for options shit I don't even own a fifth gen. Just curious about lift kit options. Thanks for you're opinion on my question. It wasn't very helpful though.

 

Sorry if I upset you. Didn't mean any harm.

 

I'm not upset at all man.

 

Yep!

Have that exact set-up on mine. It rides really nice.

 

Yesterday actually. Did my first brake pad replacement on my own and first time on this 4r. Easiest job ever! Used OEM pads and it was ridiculously simple.

 

Finally ordered a Gobi rack...so that should be here in like two years lol

 

Yes, 1.6" setting is perfect up front with the rear at stock height. 1.75" (Bilstein 5100 setting) is dead level, so the Eibachs at 1.6" still retain a small amount of factory rake. When putting a tape measure to it and doing hub to fender measurements, I'm 1/4" higher in the rear.

Also able to fit 285's with the stock wheels, caster set to 4*, and the fender liner pushed forward. No rubbing.

 

Nice morning by the water.

 

Dewalt is the rich man's Black & Decker

Makita or Milwaukee is the way to go in construction. 20+ yrs proves it

 

That all depends on the wheels. At one time I was at 1.5" of lift with 295/70/17 Ridge Grapplers and nothing more than a fender liner mod. No rubbing at all, lock to lock, or in reverse. No BMC required either. As for the gunner wheels, they are ugly as hell. Why not swap them for something that looks good and will be more functional?

 

Front is .75" lower than the rear is from the factory. Anything more than .75" higher up front will lead to negative rake. You can't attempt to match front and rear center hub to fender measurements because they are not even close from the factory and the fenders are cut completely different front to rear. The TRD Pro sits level, the TRD Pro comes .75" higher up front. There are so many threads on this very subject with so much incorrect information. You want a super simple way to level it? Use a 3/8" thick Cornfed top hat spacer up front which will give you .75" of lift over stock. Done!

 

You know what they say about opinions? Yep, you know

 

Took the rack off for the winter. It looks so naked.

 

I know they are functional, but I think they look sexy all stripped down.

 

I respectfully disagree.

It's 1.75" to level. I'm 1.6" higher in the front and don't have negative rake. Look at my picture on the bottom of my post. Is that nose high?

Also, Pros do not come with a lift from the factory. They have the same ground clearance numbers as the Off-Road.

 

I have a 2.75" front and a 1" rear lift, as claimed by the manufacturer, and sit pretty damn level.

I think the listed height on some manufacturers lifts are a bit skewed, some actually being higher and some actually being lower than what they claim... Then theres the differences from one vehicle to the next, as even some 4runners with the same lifts and same tire/wheels still sit differently. These things make people say "XYZ" is level, others saying "No ABC is level" and BOTH may very well be correct... On THEIR VEHICLE, but may NOT be for the next guy.

On my exact vehicle, i dont believe i got the full 2.75" in the front as whats advertised, though i never took measurements before or after... and i really dont care at all because my vehicle sits level, and i like the looks as it is. I see some people listing their vehicle as having a 2.5" lift and it appears to be a little higher than mine in the front and they appear to have rake, or even reverse rake... I rub quite a bit in the front with my 285s, i have seen people with 285s not rubbing at all with a 2" lift, and some rubbing even with a 3" lift...

You also cant judge a lift by pictures most of the time. The angle at which the picture is taken plays a role, as does the ground on which the vehicle is currently sitting on.

There's many ways to skin a cat, and all of them could work for certain people and none may work for other people. Doesnt mean anyone is wrong or right, just means you need to go with what you think is best in your exact situation and be ready to adjust as needed. Im adjusting by getting some trimming and a body mount chop on Wednesday. ANd once the rubbing is gone i will be 100% happy with my own setup whether i really got 1" or 3" out of my lift.




After lift but Before tires...

 

You are absolutely nose high.

 

Cornfedsuspension.com Look under their TRD Pro lift section. They sell a 3/8" thick front top hat spacer which works on any model. It lifts the front .75 inches with no other modifications required. Thanksgiving week I will be installing one under my dad's 2019 and I will post pictures once done. Basically drop the coilover down, slip this on top of it, bolt it back up using the bolts they include with the kit. I actually have a spare brand new set I am selling if interested. $30 shipped free.

 

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You look nose high also. Some people see it, others don't. My 2016 was lifted 2.5" front 1.5" rear and it bothered me every day. I went up to 2" rear and now I am much happier with it.