Which Mild Lift Setup Would You Do? - Page 2 - Toyota 4Runner Forum

the_economist · 11-07-2019, 09:24 AM

Here is the set up I went with earlier this year, with all the details. I'm really happy with how it turned out, and was totally worth the time and money: An Outsider's Review: Bilstein 6112s/5160s + 2in Icon Springs Lift + 275 BFG KO2s

CharlesNellis · 11-07-2019, 12:06 PM

Dobinsons makes taller stock spring rate springs for front and rear. That's the route i went for a mild lift. Front 5100 at 1.75 with stock spring and rear 5100 with stock spring rate at 1.25" lift dobinsons spring.

Ride is not harsh at all, more like planted. Stock = soft, after = planted

Dwest · 11-07-2019, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Harrisnc

I think you’ll have a hard time finding an aftermarket front spring that nets under 2”. From my research everybody got at least that from the toyotec coils. If you use the factory coils on the bilstein or the eibach shocks you know what your end height will be and what ever drivers lean you have now( or don’t have) will be the same.

I used the eibach front shocks and their 3/4” rear spring for a 1.75/.9.

Harisnc,

Thank you for the photo! That setup looks like what I'm after. Appreciate your thoughts on the front coil. That's what I was running into as well, is people getting 2" or higher with just a coil. Not what I want.

I looked into the Eibach adjustable pro truck shocks and they are alittle more than the Bilsteins but seem to offer the same adjustment range. I'm looking at the PDF install instructions now, did you set them to the 1.6" front lift setting? To confirm, on stock coils, that netted you 1.75" front lift?

Also, do you have a part # for the 3/4" rear spring? The only one I was able to find states 1" of rear lift.

Thank you!

Dwest · 11-07-2019, 12:20 PM

Appreciate everyone's input on this, was a little worried as there is so much out there already I'd just be told to search more.

After some more replies I feel I'm leaning towards either the Bilsteins all around at 1.75 on stock coils and 1" spacer,

or

Eibach pro truck shocks all around with front at 1.6 with stock coils and the Eibach rear coil for 3/4 to 1" rear lift.

I'm thinking the Eibach setup might be a little better as with the new rear coil I would have a little more load capacity.

Again, thanks for everyone offering insight. This will be my first modified and lifted vehicle and just trying to avoid surprises and regrets.

ebadai98 · 11-07-2019, 12:56 PM

I have the following and love it;
Bilstein 5100's all around
Front, Toytec 112-620-P front Coil 1.6” lift, strut at 0.
Rear, Wheelers T13 1.5” lift.
Camburg UCA Ball Joint

Dwest · 11-07-2019, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ebadai98

I have the following and love it;
Bilstein 5100's all around
Front, Toytec 112-620-P front Coil 1.6” lift, strut at 0.
Rear, Wheelers T13 1.5” lift.
Camburg UCA Ball Joint

ebadai98, Great looking truck! Are you on stock size tires? Do you have before and after measurements for the front, or do you know how much lift that coil gave you?

I know every truck is a little different and not to expect the exact same outcomes but getting a great idea of how everyone's setups have turned out is fantastic!

cortney76 · 11-07-2019, 01:49 PM

Dobinsons 1" to 3.5" Lift Kit Toyota 4Runner 2010-19 (Non KDSS) – Dobinsons Direct

Dwest · 11-07-2019, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cortney76

Dobinsons 1" to 3.5" Lift Kit Toyota 4Runner 2010-19 (Non KDSS) – Dobinsons Direct

cortney76, I had looked into options from Dobinsons and the main difference I noticed is they use twin tube shocks vs monotube on the 5100's and Eibach. From what I've read the consensus was monotube was better. Not entirely sure why. That link you provided though is great for selecting the exact setup you want. I wish other websites were as direct. Here's your coil and what it will do, here is your shock and what it will do. Very straightforward.

Jeff_DML · 11-07-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwest

cortney76, I had looked into options from Dobinsons and the main difference I noticed is they use twin tube shocks vs monotube on the 5100's and Eibach. From what I've read the consensus was monotube was better. Not entirely sure why. That link you provided though is great for selecting the exact setup you want. I wish other websites were as direct. Here's your coil and what it will do, here is your shock and what it will do. Very straightforward.

interesting, did not know that.

Random google article

The Difference Between Twin-Tube and Monotube Shocks - Strutmasters

Dwest · 11-07-2019, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

interesting, did not know that.

Random google article

The Difference Between Twin-Tube and Monotube Shocks - Strutmasters

That article seems to confirm what I've read here and that monotube is the way to go. Thanks for linking to that, good read.

N2TRKYS · 11-07-2019, 05:44 PM

I went with Bilstein 5100s all around with the fronts set at 0.85" with factory springs and tire size. I swapped over to factory sized BFG ATs when I put the shocks on. I love the looks, ride, and gas mileage didn't suffer because of it.

It's exactly what I wanted.

Harrisnc · 11-07-2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwest

Harisnc,

Thank you for the photo! That setup looks like what I'm after. Appreciate your thoughts on the front coil. That's what I was running into as well, is people getting 2" or higher with just a coil. Not what I want.

I looked into the Eibach adjustable pro truck shocks and they are alittle more than the Bilsteins but seem to offer the same adjustment range. I'm looking at the PDF install instructions now, did you set them to the 1.6" front lift setting? To confirm, on stock coils, that netted you 1.75" front lift?

Also, do you have a part # for the 3/4" rear spring? The only one I was able to find states 1" of rear lift.

Thank you!

I used the 1.6 setting but I’m closer to 1.75 than 1.5. The rear springs are the ones from the 4th gen kit. 1/4” shorter.

ebadai98 · 11-07-2019, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dwest

ebadai98, Great looking truck! Are you on stock size tires? Do you have before and after measurements for the front, or do you know how much lift that coil gave you?

I know every truck is a little different and not to expect the exact same outcomes but getting a great idea of how everyone's setups have turned out is fantastic!

Thank you!

Yes stock size C load KO2’s. I did not record the measurements unfortunately, but the springs were pretty dead on as advertised.

Drobs · 11-08-2019, 09:51 AM

After spending hours reading the Dobinson's thread, I went with the Eibach Pro Truck Lift. It's more or less one size fits all.

Eibach Pro-truck lift

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