Also just to clarify for the 6112 and 5160, we're talking about the 4Runner specific ones right?

Part numbers

6112: 47-258624 w/ the 600lb/in coils???
5160 rear driver: 25-268362
5160 rear passenger: 25-268379

Thanks for the unbiased input with the pros of the bilstein setup on the Maverick build. I think I'm better off with improved performance and longer life.

Thanks absalom! Dream set up huh and still viable? I've been waiting to refresh my 3g4r for a long time, and I believe I'm going to make it like the Maverick Build. Suspension first of course. Any reliable/trusted sources to get both the 6112's/5160's looks like cheezpoof_4x and I are on the same page with the bilstein website out of stock.

I've used wheelers offroad a fair few number of times and they haven't done me wrong. Looks like they have the 6112 and 5160's in stock.

Thanks danwyl! I see that the website has both parts in stock, and for the front 6112 shocks, it's asking me for an option for coils, Bilstein would be the best? There's also kings and WOR (wheeler's off-road). I spoke with a dude named Devin from their site and everything is on backorder till mid-October if I order now because of damn COVID... I did ask him the below questions and he said that I wouldn't need anything beside UCA's if I was to lift it at 2inches because it would barely reach.

For refreshing the 3gen 4runner to the maverick build when I get the 6112's/5160's :
1) Are there other pieces I would need to get before I change suspension? I would need to get the OME 2906 rear springs also, right?
2) What obstacles have you found easier to overcome by doing ________ when changing the suspension?
3) I'll be running at the 0-inch lift for the most part, but if I was to change it up to lift to 2inches what UCA would be best?

1. Make sure you have all the bushings/washers that you need to install everything. You will need a rear spring OME 2906 would be fine here.

2. Wheelers has a service to assemble the strut for you with a top hat. Something to consider if you are already dropping the cash for a pair of 6112's. Compressing springs to take off the top hats was my least favorite part for sure. There are a lot of good resources on here regarding lift installs, just search around.

3. I'm not convinced you need an aftermarket UCA with only 2 inches of lift, but will defer to other people on that one. Seems like SPC, Total Chaos, and Icon are the UCA's that most people run

Appreciate your help and feedback danwyl! I see the strut mounts do come when you ask for assembly.

What washers and bearings would I need and where would I get them?
And I thought the washers came with the suspension or are there additional ones?
What is this circlip location chart?

I’d rather fix my truck than buy another vehicle. I’m about to purchase the Maverick Bilstein combo off wheelers. Super excited.

I don't think I'd pay any extra money for assembly. It's very easy to assemble these on the truck without the use of a spring compressor - simply text me for instructions.

Circlip location chart is included with the struts themselves.

All needed washers and bearings will be included with the kit.

My 906 came in, but unfortunately, wheelers, Bilstein, and sources absalom even checked are out of stock of the 6112/5160. Was told by Wheeler's to check back in every couple of weeks

I put right about 2” lift on my rig, back is a touch higher.
Shop was able to align in spec for caster, but toward the lower end.
Rig drove ok. Less return to center and more wander/twitchy when cruising rutted highway.
Installed the JBA upper arms and return to center is much quicker and the wandring/twitchyness is gone. Feels like stock again as far as steering.

If I did it again I’d do the uppers at the same time I did the lowers and the lift. Just easier to rip it all apart once.
I did white line lower bushings, OEM ball joints, JBA uppers, 5100’s, tundra TRD coils. Press the coils on the rig.

I'm pretty happy to come across this since picking up a 3rd gen months ago. Looks like i'm on the right track!

Would I need extended sway bar links if I use the OEM 906 talls and suspension of either maverick with customized lift, or jack of all trades?

Having just picked up a new-to-me 270k mile 99, I'm planning to follow the first post in this thread to baseline it for DD/WW (thanks for typing it up!). Is that still all relevant? This will mostly be a taking the dog places and going skiing rig. Not much DD action during the pandemic...

@Tchalla - if you stick with 99 talls up front and 906s in the back, I think you probably wouldn't need extended sway bar links, based on what I've read. If you go any higher (~2" or more), then I think they're needed.

@99blkx - yes, the builds on the 1st page are still relevant. FYI there are a couple more builds that Absalom posted on page #11.

@absalom nice update

You forgot the rear control arm bushings. Those go crap and handling goes out the window.

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