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Originally Posted by WCHamby
Hello, I’ve been a member for awhile now and I’m finally getting to do exterior work to my 03’ V8 4Runner (4WD). However, I’m burnt out from researching lifts to the point where I feel like I’ve learned nothing. I’ve already purchased tires and rims:
Rims:
Method Racing 315 Wheels (17x9, -12mm backspace, 4.5” offset
Tires
285/70R17 BFGoodrich KO2 C Grade
I plan on doing some light off-roading but nothing crazy. I just have no clue what lift I need at a reasonable price ($400-$650). That’s how much I’m willing to spend, granted I can afford to go a little over. I’ve researched for the better part of a month and I still have no answers and feel like I haven’t learned much. I would love someone to help me out a little and provide a suggestion list or just tell me what you have on your 4Runner, especially if you’re running 33 inch tires like I plan on doing. I really appreciate it 
TL;DR:
I’m burnt out researching lift kits and I would just like a list of what I need to get in accordance with the tires and rims I’ve already purchased without spending too much |
I think I went with ~ the cheapest real lift I could find, and it was over $1,000 - the Toytec/Bilstein 5100 3”/2” lift. You can get a similar lift kit from Old Man Emu.
In your price range, Toytec sells a lift kit that is spacers up front and taller springs in the rear. I used to have spacers on all four corners, but my 2004 springs were no good. If your 2003 suspension is original, you might have bad springs, too.
I have been very happy with my Toytec/Bilstein lift. I also have a Toytec 1” body lift, and I’m running 33” tires (255/80r17). I did all the work myself, which saved me a lot of money.
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2004 Limited V8 4WD 183k miles. Stratosphere Mica paint, Stone interior. Too many mods to list here.
