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Old 02-17-2016, 08:47 PM #16
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Cornfed 1" front leveling spacer

So many threads were helpful when I was trying to figure out my lift, I thought it might help to see another pic with a lift option. This has the 1" front and a custom 0.5" rear Cornfed spacer lift with 275/70/17 Cooper AT3. Easy lift, installed by Mr. Cornfed himself in his Virginia shop. I got to watch him make my custom rear spacers on the spot after I told him my OCD couldn't handle the 0.5 inch rear frame droop,with just the front in place.





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So many threads were helpful when I was trying to figure out my lift, I thought it might help to see another pic with a lift option. This has the 1" front and a custom 0.5" rear Cornfed spacer lift with 275/70/17 Cooper AT3. Easy lift, installed by Mr. Cornfed himself in his Virginia shop. I got to watch him make my custom rear spacers on the spot after I told him my OCD couldn't handle the 0.5 inch rear frame droop,with just the front in place.
Have you noticed any negatives with the spacers? Do any off road?
I'm trying to figure out what to do with mine.
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Have you noticed any negatives with the spacers? Do any off road?
I'm trying to figure out what to do with mine.
I've only owned it for 6 days, so no chance to offroad with it yet. I did drive it 1250 mostly highway miles on the stock set-up in that timeframe. I have a built 2006 Jeep LJ that I use offroad, and that will remain my serious offroad vehicle for the immediate future.

The plan with the T4R is daily driver and dog hauling duties with the occasional long distance camping/mtn biking trip. So, for me, the stock suspension is preferable for comfort reasons. The progressive stock springs certainly do "dive" initially under braking, but I accept that as a small price to pay for the on-road comfort. Others clearly disagree.

My plan was always to immediately replace the stock tires with some proper ATs. When I discovered that I could get the AT3s in a C-rating in 275/70s, I decided to go with those. The inch lift was mainly to be sure to clear those tires, although my understanding is this is not completely necessary. I'll admit I like the look as well, and a little extra clearance never hurts. The external spacers are significantly easier (and thus cheaper) to install, and at this little change in height I'm not worried about the change in suspension geometry. I debated this route vs Bilsteins set at 0.85. David (Mr. Cornfed) rec'd starting with the spacers and seeing how I liked them. It was the right call for me.

The tires did firm up the ride a bit, and I am now very happy with the set-up. The stock tires defintely contributed to the "wallowing" feel. If you are going to replace the tires, I suggest doing that first. If you feel the suspension system is tight enough at that point, the spacer lift should be fine. If not, Bilsteins it is.

All of this said, I would only recommend a spacer lift of 1" or less. Anything taller than that, in my opinion, really ought to have some better shocks and/or springs.

Best of luck. This forum is invaluable for information, but it all comes down to what you need in the end. There are many valid opinions and a ton of knowledge, but you won't find a "right" answer for your specific situation.
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I just bought my first T4R. 2016 sr5 premium. It's my wife's car mainly but I want to level it and put some 18s with the factory tire size to keep the milage close because she drives alot.
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I've also installed a leveling kit on 2 - 2008 chevy and a 07 ford. Is the difficulty and different
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So many threads were helpful when I was trying to figure out my lift, I thought it might help to see another pic with a lift option. This has the 1" front and a custom 0.5" rear Cornfed spacer lift with 275/70/17 Cooper AT3. Easy lift, installed by Mr. Cornfed himself in his Virginia shop. I got to watch him make my custom rear spacers on the spot after I told him my OCD couldn't handle the 0.5 inch rear frame droop,with just the front in place.





What are you wheel hub to fender measurements with the spacers. Looks perfect
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Had my 1" Cornfed spacers installed today on my 2012 Limited, and either I'm completely crazy, or bumped my head, but my truck runs better than stock. It actually runs smoother on the road, and especially on the fwy. I can't believe it.

All I did was have the spacer installed in the front. Am I nuts, or do these spacers make the ride better?

Please note my LE is a 2 wheel drive, not 4 wheel.

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what is the cornfed spacer made? aluminum or polypropylene?
Do you have to remove the struts and compress the springs to install these cornfed front spacers? I know the toyotec 1/2inch top plate spacer you have to since the give you new bolts.

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what is the cornfed spacer made? aluminum or polypropylene?
Do you have to remove the struts and compress the springs to install these cornfed front spacers? I know the toyotec 1/2inch top plate spacer you have to since the give you new bolts.

High density plastic. They provide lower profile nuts and you get to keep the old bolts. So the installation is simple.
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Thanks! Since you using the stock bolts I guess you don't have to remove and decompress the springs which is good. Saves time and money. My other option is 5100 fronts set at .85.
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I'm assuming that these cornfed spacers will work in combination with the OME BP51 that I am getting? It only gives 2" of lift and I was wanting 2.5" or 3" but I don't want to give up the ride adjustments that you get with the OME setup.
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What are you wheel hub to fender measurements with the spacers. Looks perfect
Hello @Navydivedoc & @mx355 ,

Is that pic showing ONLY the Cornfed spacer being used to lift or is there something else lifting it? If that's ONLY the spacer that's very good!

Did you get those measurements?
Mine is 37" rear & 35" front, stock.

Did you need longer strut stud bolts?

What material is the spacer made out of?
It's for my wifes 4Runner so i want to maintain the factory ride but just "reduve" the rake angle.

Thank you for your time,
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I'm more if a lurker and reader and don't post much but some insight would be helpful. I figure this set up is fairly relevant to what the OP has posted.

I have a 2015 sr5 premium.
"Lift"
I want to put a top spacer in the front, either cornfed 1" or toytech top mount spacer.
I may upgrade to the 5100s later

Wheels
18x9 with a 4 to 4.5 backspace
I'd like the tires to be flush or a hair past the fenders

Tires
265/65/18 or 275/65/18 maybe the Cooper zeon ltz 285/60/18

This is the wife's DD. She drives a lot being in real estate so I don't want to kill the milage but give it some stance.
Pics would be appreciated, curious to see what it would look like so I can talk her into letting me do it.


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[QUOTE=Navydivedoc;2271534]So many threads were helpful when I was trying to figure out my lift, I thought it might help to see another pic with a lift option. This has the 1" front and a custom 0.5" rear Cornfed spacer lift with 275/70/17 Cooper AT3. Easy lift, installed by Mr. Cornfed himself in his Virginia shop. I got to watch him make my custom rear spacers on the spot after I told him my OCD couldn't handle the 0.5 inch rear frame droop,with just the front in place.


love it...I am old school and would welcome a slight lift in the front. I purchased the cornfed spacers and have not installed as of yet and am encouraged by how they not only leveled but gave a slight front lift.
Great looking truck.
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Just completed

I did this exact same lift about a week and half ago. I am loving it and so is the wife. The hood is level the truck looks level and was super easy to do. Also put Falken Wildpeake AT3W on the runner and looks amazing. For now we are very happy with this and will stay with this for the time being.

If anyone is thinking of this setup...I recommend just do it. You will be happy with it. If you have any questions just ask. I dont have KDSS so mine was super easy to do. Think it took 2 hrs max if that.
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