1"Lift On 2018 Limited

[gottarun]

So I recently got a 2018 Limited and have been browsing the forum and trying to learn. Not looking to do a bunch of expensive mods or off roading. But I bought used and it came with 4WD. It does look like the 4Runner looks better with it being level which I guess can be accomplished with a 1" lift on the front only.

I just ordered the Sprint Booster and got a 1" lift along with it. My question is, what all is involved in installing a 1" lift? Will this require fender well trimming / rocker panel removal, or other stuff (definite noob question)?

I like the way the truck looks after leveling, but do not need full blown off road mods.

Is it as easy as install lift on front only and that is all there is to it?

Driveway is at a slant. You guys know what it looks like on flat ground.

 

[Dillusion]

Guessing you just ordered a new spring so take old out put new one in.

Unless you are looking for a detailed post on a how to?

 

[jbinmd]

I used a Cornfed spacer - super easy and doesn't effect the XREAS.

Go to cornfedsuspension.com and look for part# 5G4R-1FR - the 1" front lift. That's about all you can do in the front without tinkering or removing Xreas. There are other similar spacers from Toytec and others as well..

You can search my post history to find pics on my Limited with the leveling spacer installed.

In fact, I just disassembled my Xreas and am in the process of installing the Eibach Pro Truck kit (shocks and struts). So my cornfed spacers will be up for sale next week.

EDIT: no trimming of anything needed with stock wheels and tires.

 

[gottarun]

Crap. I should have been more specific. Yes, I got the cornfed spacer.

Is t strong enough to withstand the weight of the truck and compression by hitting bumps?

 

[Bayou_Pro]

Crap. I should have been more specific. Yes, I got the cornfed spacer.

Is t strong enough to withstand the weight of the truck and compression by hitting bumps?

Man it's almost hard to believe you are serious with questions like these. Really? Of course they can take the weight of the truck as well as hitting bump. What else do you think they would be good for?????? You really should bring these to someone who knows what they are doing and not attempt to install them yourself. Sorry if this seems harsh.

 

[gottarun]

No I will not be installing these myself. The reason I ask is because just seem like something like this would be made of steel, not plastic. Obviously I know that they are made for this. But plenty of stuff is made these days that does stand up to the environment it was made for. Some stuff is just plain crap. I have never seen a suspension spacer before. I would have though it was made of steel, like all the rest of the suspension.

Even steel is subject to peening. This is a valid question.

Think back Sir, and you might remember there was a time when you did not know everything about trucks and actually had to ask questions yourself.

Man it's almost hard to believe you are serious with questions like these. Really? Of course they can take the weight of the truck as well as hitting bump. What else do you think they would be good for?????? You really should bring these to someone who knows what they are doing and not attempt to install them yourself. Sorry if this seems harsh.

 

[gottarun]

Just a noob asking a question. Maybe I should have worded it differently.

Are spacers made from companys other than cornfed, made from steel? Or is a steel spacer even needed, and the plastic ones are plenty good enough?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bayou_Pro]

No I will not be installing these myself. The reason I ask is because just seem like something like this would be made of steel, not plastic. Obviously I know that they are made for this. But plenty of stuff is made these days that does stand up to the environment it was made for. Some stuff is just plain crap. I have never seen a suspension spacer before. I would have though it was made of steel, like all the rest of the suspension.



Even steel is subject to peening. This is a valid question.



Think back Sir, and you might remember there was a time when you did not know everything about trucks and actually had to ask questions yourself.

Like I said before sorry if this was harsh. Do your research before asking very basic questions like these and you'll find most of your answers. Just a little digging and you'd find out that these spacers are widely used throughout the Toyota community and have a great reputation.

As far as your suspension goes yes many parts are metal but stamped steel and soft aluminum. Remember also that most of your suspension is connected together with rubber. Many polymers these days are stronger then metal. Many of the different brands of spacers today are made of some type of polymer.

Oh and don't forget your alignment after the lift install.


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[gottarun]

Thanks Paul. I did try some searching around this and another forum. Maybe I was being too specific in the phrasing of my question. Heck, maybe I should have just searched for a single word (Cornfed). It does seem to bring up a wider range of results.

I have been searching around my local area (near Savannah GA), to look for "performance truck shops" to do this for me. Don't have time or experience in doing this type stuff and spend way too much time at work to be able to do it.

Thanks for helping out. I appreciate it.

Phil

 

[JP421]

Thanks Paul. I did try some searching around this and another forum. Maybe I was being too specific in the phrasing of my question. Heck, maybe I should have just searched for a single word (Cornfed). It does seem to bring up a wider range of results.

I have been searching around my local area (near Savannah GA), to look for "performance truck shops" to do this for me. Don't have time or experience in doing this type stuff and spend way too much time at work to be able to do it.

Thanks for helping out. I appreciate it.

Phil

The problem with searching on this site is your results are generally multiple threads telling people to search.

 

[03_4x4Runner]

This aluminum Toytec spacer gave me 1" of lift. TOP1-T Front Top Plate Spacer Kit

 

[Bayou_Pro]

Thanks Paul. I did try some searching around this and another forum. Maybe I was being too specific in the phrasing of my question. Heck, maybe I should have just searched for a single word (Cornfed). It does seem to bring up a wider range of results.



I have been searching around my local area (near Savannah GA), to look for "performance truck shops" to do this for me. Don't have time or experience in doing this type stuff and spend way too much time at work to be able to do it.



Thanks for helping out. I appreciate it.



Phil

You're welcome. You'll get much better results searching Google and then linking to the forum. Search engine here sucks.


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[jbinmd]

Thanks Paul. I did try some searching around this and another forum. Maybe I was being too specific in the phrasing of my question. Heck, maybe I should have just searched for a single word (Cornfed). It does seem to bring up a wider range of results.

I have been searching around my local area (near Savannah GA), to look for "performance truck shops" to do this for me. Don't have time or experience in doing this type stuff and spend way too much time at work to be able to do it.

Thanks for helping out. I appreciate it.

Phil

Any shop should be able to install them. It's actually very, very easy.
Here's what it looks like installed on my truck. About 6000 miles and no issues whatsoever:

Also, the cornfed stuff is made from UHMW (Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) - very, very strong stuff.

 

[BIGpharma]

My Toytec kit (2.5/1.5) is metal in the front and poly in the rear. Had a daystar kit on my 4th gen that is “plastic” for 4 years without problems!


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