So have had my 2004 4runner sport v6 for just over a month now. it had xreas and with 105k it wasnt a very smooth ride over minor bumps
heres a pic the day i brought it home.
A few days later I installed new nitto terra grapplers 275 70 17
While on vacation in vegas i found a steal of a deal on 2014 tacoma trd 4x4 suspension on craigslist and a lift kit.
The lift is front daystar 2.5 inch kit
the rear lift is Ready lift rear kit which was about 2 inches
The tacoma front will springs/ struts bolt right in. the rear shocks need to get new bushings
instead of paying someone I bought a press so if anyone in chicago does this i will press the bushings for you
here are rear shocks before/after pressing new bushings
on to the install..... my truck fought it every step of the way due to every bolt and nut being rusty. took about5-6 hours all around with a few buddies.
i bet we could do it in half the time now that everythign is free and we know the little tricks to fitting everything in.
rear spring/shock
front strut/spring
Dinner!
Here it is lifted
I got about 4 inches total in front and 2 in the rear. I think the stance is great! gonna need some 285's for tires now lol
overall it rides great, I still need to get an alignment but think im going to get some new tie rod ends before i do.
BIG THANKS TO CPARK 12 (CHRIS) for answering a bunch of questions i had regarding the tacoma swap.
Let me know what you guys think?
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2004 4RUNNER Sport V6 4X4
Tacoma Trd Suspension Swap
Daystar 2.5 front- Ready Lift 2 rear
265/70/17 Terra Grapplers