This thread has slowly turned into a question thread, which I feel this forum is in need of. Feel free to come in and ask any questions you need to rather than starting a new thread. Below is what I started with:






Original Post-

Hello all, I would like to apologize in advance for this thread being made if it bothers anybody or if its is in the wrong section.

I only did it because after vast research in this forum and others there are not many "clear" threads on this topic. I think that what I am planning lift wise is a much better option than that of a front a rear spacer lift.

I would also like to get lower ball joints, where is the "best cheapest" place to order from ? lol

I come new to this forum from Tacomaworld. I have owned my 1st gen Tacoma for over 2 years now and have done vast's amounts of maintenance and upgrades to the engine, interior, exterior and suspension.

I have currently purchased Bilstein 5100 struts for the front of my 2000 4runner, and have purchased rough country 5100 shocks for the rear as well. I do not plan to do any wheeling or much extreme off-road driving. I purchased it because the dad life has caught up to me finally. Anyway after my math for both front and rear shocks/struts plus the rear spacer it is right under 500 bucks. After all my research this is for sure the "best cheap" lift anyone could possibly piece together. Or did I miss something out in the interwebs?

I would like to achieve a 2.5" front/ 2" rear lift on my 4runner just as I have on my Tacoma. The only difference is that on my Taco I have n3 extended struts up front and n3 extended shocks in the rear.
I have nothing but great things to say about these RC suspension components. Very comfortable considering I am running 2 inch rear supreme suspension blocks in the rear. The fronts are lifted 2.5" shocks that utilize the factory spring to get you said 2.5 inch lift up front.

Finally to get to my questions. I am on a budget . I plan to run the front Bilstein 5100's my factory front springs at the 2.5" setting. For the rear I plan to do a supreme suspension rear lift spacer to pair with the extended rear 5100 shocks.

Is it a bad idea to run the front Bilstein 5100's at the highest setting with factory springs? Will it get me the desired 2.5 inch lift up front?

Also for the rear what size spacer must I purchase in order to get said 2 inch lift in the rear?

The goal is to purchase 285/75/r16 Achilles X-MT (great/quiet underrated M/T) tires and want it to sit close to the way my Tacoma sits (minus the 17 inch wheel). Pic below to illustrate.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.