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Originally Posted by kaitlyn2004
I'm still on my stock 4Runner TRD Offroad, but have always been looking into lift options. I see various terms for what some suspension options offer, and I wanted to know about adjustability.
When something is i.e. adjustable 1-2" lift, is that sort of something I can change day-to-day, month-to-month? Or do you basically have to bring it into a shop and changing effective lift is not "easy" once set?
Similarly, I've seen some mention being able to adjust the behavior of the dampening (and some the rebound too?). Are these also easily adjustable? I drive 95% on paved roads, and so I (think?) I like the idea of being able to set a more stiff ride for comfortable driving, but then adjust it for when I go offroad or on "overland" trips, etc.?
In a nutshell, I'm having some trouble understanding some of these options, and at the same time am clearly novice when it comes to all this - I want to lift my 4runner but, ideally, improve BOTH onroad and offroad performance.
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Considering what you say here, probably Bilstein 6112 with your choice of rear shocks is the best way to start. Tons of gain for minimum cost. You can then proceed to pricier setups as desired.
The 6112 on standard springs will improve on road performance and comfort tremendously. Off-road it will last longer than stock but you won't be able to drive much faster than stock. In rocks, it will feel similar. Using the same shocks on the stiffer springs improves offroad performance a great deal at the expense of losing the plush ride on road. But still very good.
As Southern_Runner said, it is more of a pick and leave it deal anyway when it comes to adjustments.
If you have kids, then the rear shock matters. If not, just a simple 5100 will do for a start or an Eibach rear shock. They are very cheap so if they are not enough you can keep them as spares and move up the ladder from there.
If you do have kids AND also do lots of offroading over harsh terrain, then there is no cheap option for the rear. The Dobs MRA rear would be an interesting option though I never tried it and went straight for the best instead. Again, this is only worth it if doing lots of offroading at some speed over harsh terrain.