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My fairly new-to-me 98 just hit 100k and I think it's time to replace the shocks. While considering shocks, I've thought, why not replace the coils as well. (Mine had the recalled rear shock work done in 03). I don't NEED lift, but don't mind a slight boost. My main hesitation in lifting: at this point in my life, I'm not looking to open a can of worms, lifting and creating a slew of other issues to deal with, i.e. driveline vibration, u-joints, cv boots, etc. (This happened on a Cherokee years back, was more than I bargained for).
From all the posts I've read, and I think I've read them all, it looks like the OME 880s in front and 906s in back, with Bilstein 5100s all the way around may be a good fit. Mild lift and very quality components. Wheeler's now sells 4Runner specific 5100s - apparently it's no longer just Tacoma or Tundra.
Here's what I'm looking for: based on the fact that I really just want upgraded components, don't need a lift, but don't mind one (so long as it doesn't lead to several other upgrades or repairs), tell me why I should NOT go with this set-up. Anybody in my shoes do this lift and regret it? Can I do this set-up without dropping the front diff or panhard bar?
I've also considered the 99 coils, but they're more pricey, and the lift seems pretty comparable. Or, just the 5100s with stock coils - though at 17 years old, it may be time to just swap those old coils out while I'm down there.
Thanks in advance for your input and advice!
My fairly new-to-me 98 just hit 100k and I think it's time to replace the shocks. While considering shocks, I've thought, why not replace the coils as well. (Mine had the recalled rear shock work done in 03). I don't NEED lift, but don't mind a slight boost. My main hesitation in lifting: at this point in my life, I'm not looking to open a can of worms, lifting and creating a slew of other issues to deal with, i.e. driveline vibration, u-joints, cv boots, etc. (This happened on a Cherokee years back, was more than I bargained for).
From all the posts I've read, and I think I've read them all, it looks like the OME 880s in front and 906s in back, with Bilstein 5100s all the way around may be a good fit. Mild lift and very quality components. Wheeler's now sells 4Runner specific 5100s - apparently it's no longer just Tacoma or Tundra.
Here's what I'm looking for: based on the fact that I really just want upgraded components, don't need a lift, but don't mind one (so long as it doesn't lead to several other upgrades or repairs), tell me why I should NOT go with this set-up. Anybody in my shoes do this lift and regret it? Can I do this set-up without dropping the front diff or panhard bar?
I've also considered the 99 coils, but they're more pricey, and the lift seems pretty comparable. Or, just the 5100s with stock coils - though at 17 years old, it may be time to just swap those old coils out while I'm down there.
Thanks in advance for your input and advice!
