Overwhelmed with Toytec lift options
 

First, I apologize, as this may have been covered. But, after all of this time, I'm going to be getting my first T4R, as well as my first lift. And the amount of the info out there can be overwhelming for someone who hasn't had experience. I'll be honest, my mechanical skills are mediocre, and don't think I'd be up to a lift. And yes, I know that having the dealer do it will likely cost more, but for me, it's the most logical choice.

The dealer typically offers a Toytec 3" coil over lift, as they call it. I haven't gotten the nitty gritty specifics, yet. But, is this the best overall way to go? I'm going to use it for light to moderate, occasional, off roading, some possible overlanding, and generally fighting the winter weather and living in the country. I have used the full range of my TTUE FJC at times here.

I know I don't NEED a lift for what I do now, but I would like to expand my possibilities for the future, without breaking the bank.

Is the 3" likely the best, or is there some other option that would be better? Is there something that I'm missing? Thanks for any suggestions.

I installed the three inch toy tech lift with the coilovers and new springs in the rear with the Bilstein 5100s. The suspension definitely feels solid now. I'm very satisfied with the results a year later. I'll tell you one of the best upgrades I noticed with regards to the suspension was when I upgraded the bump stops. For some reason I guess this factory bump stops are just a lot more rigid than an aftermarket set. When I put the aftermarket set on it definitely smoothed out any bumps etc. I used the energy suspension bump stops in the front

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I installed the same Toytec lift kit that eevanskiteboards did in my 4th gen, and I’m very happy with it. 3” in front and 2” in the rear, so the rake is gone. I also installed the Toytec 1” body lift, and I’m running 33” tires.

Just out of curiosity, what does the dealer change for this kit + labor?

If you're not looking for anything for serious offroading, check out some other options as well. Eibach makes a good kit.

Eibach Lift Kit 5th Gen 4Runner (2010+) - YotaMafia

Also, keep in mind, at 3" you may need to add in the cost for aftermarket UCA to get the alignment back into spec.

Waiting to get the price sheet from the dealer. They have a couple of standard "packages", but there are a few of those things that I don't care about.

I'll know by this evening if I'm getting the only Nautical Blue TRD O/R in Colorado for sale.

First, I used to live in CO and know the roads. If you want to do some good trails I would go with the Toytec 3" coil-over Lift. You could get by with a spacer lift but the ride will be more harsh and it will rattle your brains.
The toytec CO lift (my guess is this lift LINK )is a fantastic lift and I think you will be very happy with it. 3" is on the average side of lifts but I don't think you will feel it is too big or anything. You will want to get tires as well to fill the void in the wheel well but that CAN be done at a later date if you want. I ran my 3" lift on my 4th gen without getting tires for a couple of months.
I say go for it! You will not regret this lift.

Id recommend going directly to toytec since your in CO. They will help you choose / build a lift based on your needs and not just try to push a one size fits all package. If you want to get into specifics, talk to Hugo Huerta who works there either on Facebook or call them up.

Some thoughts to consider when buying a lift: the 4Runner is not a cheap truck, do you really want to cheap lift?

If you’re not doing the work yourself and paying somebody for the install, you’re going to pay a lot to install a cheap lift or a nice lift, consider buying a nice lift.

When considering options, always think about how drivable it will be afterwards. If you plan on keeping it for a long time and using it as a daily driver, I strongly recommend getting a lift that has excellent on road ride quality.

When choosing your springs and how loaded you plan on driving it most of the time, be honest with yourself. I see people hauling air that have heavy duty springs set up and just are miserable and punishing to ride in.

Finally, this is not permanent, you can always redo the lift at a later date.

And a final edit which is more specific for Colorado: see if they will use anti-seize when taking everything apart and putting it back together again, everything rusts to shit in Colorado. Also ask them if there’s any special precautions you need to take for the lift components to wash them or coat them every once in a while to keep them from oxidizing.

Since I've never looked hard at a lift, I didn't know that. Thanks, and I'll consult with them.

Yes, call them. I have the Toytec Boss 3" lift with SPC upper control arms. Mine has the Bilstein shocks which is at the time what they had. Roughly 60k on them so far and no problems.

Anyone here with a Pro move to the toytec 3" lift? I've spoke with Hugo at Toytec and he recommended going to the 2.5 Aluma Series because of the Pro suspension package. I also didn't want to do the control arms at this time but could very well in the future. Thoughts on this?