02-08-2017, 10:10 PM
|
#1
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
You have 1750-2000 to spend on lifting your 4runner, what do you buy?
I'm stuck on what to get. I'm mixing and matching, looking at all in one kits. I want about a 2" lift and go off-road once or twice a month and like to be able to keep a semi fast speed while taking it on dirt roads. I'm not trying to do any rock climbing or anything serious. I also don't feel like dealing with alignment issues. I've been looking at this but I'm not entirely sold. What would you guys do or what do you recommend?
I've been looking at this which is a little less.
https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyot...ta-fj-cruiser/
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-08-2017, 10:40 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 1,811
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 1,811
|
You're gonna get a million opinions on everyone's personal favorite brand as there are lots of options. A 2k budget puts you really close to rebuildable coilovers and front uca's.. from any of the top brands. For example: Radflo 4Runner Stage 2 Suspension Kit w/ Total Chaos UCA's
I'd read up on the pros and cons of less expensive shocks versus race oriented shocks cause this has been discussed at length! Good luck!
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-08-2017, 11:06 PM
|
#3
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Unfortunately NYC
Posts: 473
|
|
Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Unfortunately NYC
Posts: 473
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by minimalist
I'm stuck on what to get. I'm mixing and matching, looking at all in one kits. I want about a 2" lift and go off-road once or twice a month and like to be able to keep a semi fast speed while taking it on dirt roads. I'm not trying to do any rock climbing or anything serious. I also don't feel like dealing with alignment issues. I've been looking at this but I'm not entirely sold. What would you guys do or what do you recommend?
I've been looking at this which is a little less.
https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyot...ta-fj-cruiser/
|
Save another grand....if your going to do it, do it right the first time.
KS4R10 - King Complete Kit for 2010+ 4Runner
__________________
2016 TRD Pro (MGM) / OME BP51's / Heavy Duty OME Springs / JBA UCA / ARB Safari Snorkel / SSO Slimline Hybrid Front Bumper w/Rigid Industries LED Light Bar / Smittybuilt Winch / ARB Fridge / Firestone M/T2 285-70-17 / C4 Fab Rock Sliders / Rago Ditch Brackets w/Baja Design Ditch Lights / RCI Skidplates (All) / aFe power MACH Force-Xp 2-1/2" 304 Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust / Sprint Booster. flickr Noisia Radio
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-08-2017, 11:07 PM
|
#4
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: May 2014
Location: DFW
Posts: 883
|
|
Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: DFW
Posts: 883
|
__________________
2013 Classic Silver Metallic Trail Edition w/ KDSS
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-08-2017, 11:58 PM
|
#5
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by propain
|
This is the one I've been staring at for the longest time. Just not sure I wanna drop that much. I'm assuming they're good quality and I won't have to worry about issues down the road?
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 12:03 AM
|
#6
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Oahu
Posts: 296
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Oahu
Posts: 296
|
I would've loved to get the new old man emu coil overs but the thought of needing to rebuild them (or any other coil over for that matter) at some point and shipping them out of Hawaii was a small deal breaker for me. In the end I went with the reliable OME into chargers, springs front and rear, and some new UCAs...
Down the road servicing vs. just replacing should also come into consideration.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 12:05 AM
|
#7
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 1,811
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Bay Area CA
Posts: 1,811
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by minimalist
This is the one I've been staring at for the longest time. Just not sure I wanna drop that much. I'm assuming they're good quality and I won't have to worry about issues down the road?
|
For the money I'd take UCA's over remote reservoirs any day, reservoirs set you back a lot of $$. Do you need to pick up recovery gear, camping gear, skid plates, awning, cooler, fuel storage, etc any of that stuff. Factored in tires?
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 12:17 AM
|
#8
|
|
Moderator
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Southern Appalachian Mountains
Age: 61
Posts: 9,941
Real Name: Greg
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Southern Appalachian Mountains
Age: 61
Posts: 9,941
Real Name: Greg
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by minimalist
This is the one I've been staring at for the longest time. Just not sure I wanna drop that much. I'm assuming they're good quality and I won't have to worry about issues down the road?
|
You need to do a bit of research and know what you are getting into. For example, can you remove your shocks and send them back for rebuild and do without your 4runner for a few weeks?
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 01:09 AM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Colorado Springs, Co
Age: 42
Posts: 1,924
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Colorado Springs, Co
Age: 42
Posts: 1,924
|
Your in Phoenix you could always give a call to Sonornsteel there in Tempe.
__________________
2018 Toyota Tacoma
2010 Toyota 4runner TE - Sold
2002 Toyota 4runner - Sold
2000 Toyota 4runner - rolled
1996 Toyota 4runner - sold a long time ago in a galaxy far far away.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 01:10 AM
|
#10
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Oahu
Posts: 296
|
|
Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Oahu
Posts: 296
|
When it comes to needing servicing.....I even went with camburg ball-joint UCAs cause I wanted more of "less-service" than not...
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 01:19 AM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Posts: 2,758
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Posts: 2,758
|
Daystar spacers. Then spend the other $1860 on hookers and blow.
__________________
2012 SR5 4WD in Blizzard Pearl - traded in
2016 Limited in Barcelona Red
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 02:08 AM
|
#12
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by JSparky
For the money I'd take UCA's over remote reservoirs any day, reservoirs set you back a lot of $$. Do you need to pick up recovery gear, camping gear, skid plates, awning, cooler, fuel storage, etc any of that stuff. Factored in tires?
|
Don't need to do any of that stuff. I want 275's
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 02:09 AM
|
#13
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
|
Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 209
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1engineer
You need to do a bit of research and know what you are getting into. For example, can you remove your shocks and send them back for rebuild and do without your 4runner for a few weeks?
|
I know but I really don't even know where to look or what to look for. I won't be able to do what you asked though. I know that.
Last edited by minimalist; 02-09-2017 at 02:52 AM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 02:47 AM
|
#14
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 255
|
|
Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 255
|
My eventual plan is going with the Bilstein 6112 in front set at 2 inches and toytec boss 2.0 rear shocks with superflex coils (and the rear bump stops of course). At 2 inches, I shouldn't need new UCAs to get the alignment, and I've read that UCAs don't provide a significant amount of extra down travel anyway. All of these parts use bushings instead of heims, so they won't squeak or need maintenance. The total of all of this is ~$1300 (from toytec, coilovers assembled, without coupons or shipping) and these are not bad parts. Not the best, but also not bottom end. This is my "do it right the first time" and "keep it simple" solution. I'm already impressed with the capabilities and I don't feel the need for my DD to be a race rig, I just need more clearance (I honestly do, this isn't for looks). I don't plan on adding weight except for the sliders I already have. The lower price gives me room to buy new tires (1st choice) or have a shop do the install. This is my idea, hope it helps.
P.S. I do search the classifieds here and on the FJ forum just in case there is a deal
Edit: I'm have changed my opinion to a Dobinsons setup
Last edited by 4boer2; 05-03-2017 at 08:56 PM.
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
02-09-2017, 08:44 AM
|
#15
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 115
|
|
Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 115
|
If you're going to do it right replace the uca's!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
|
|
Reply With Quote
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is On
|
|
|
|