2" Lift on 3rd Gen?

Cool, thanks for the info man.

Did you use the stock top plate and coil isolator or did you go with Tundra parts?

stock plates/isolator/coils. the only part i replaced up front was the struts. when i find the TRD coils, i will replace the stock 4runner coils.
 
Gotcha. If it's riding well, why do you want to change?

because if i move the coil up to the final 5th groove, the strut will be pretty much at full extension. with the tundra TRD coils, i can set the perch on the second groove, from bottom up, and with the rear setup will level off the truck. plus the strut will have more travel.
 
Roger. I was wondering how the strut coped with the 4th perch from an extension perspective. Sounds like I should probably bite the bullet and get the TRD Tundra coil springs.
 
I'm about to order the TRD Tundra springs for the front. If I just use the following part numbers am I sure to get the yy/yb paint marked coils?

Left Coil Part Number: 48131-AF100
Right Coil Part Number: 48131-AF090
 
OK just ordered the TRD Tundra coils so they're on their way. I'll order the rest of the stuff I need from Wheeler's.

Do I need the diff drop spacers with this setup?
 
I went with the Daystar 2" because I needed a quick cheap lift to get rid of some rubbing issues with my rims. I went with the MK6's with the -12 backspace so they stuck out more than stock. also on 265/75/16 Duratracs.


P.S.-I went with the TRD center caps over the big 8 ones that came with the rims they're a direct fit
 
sorry, posted too quickly without reading the whole thread! post up some pictures when you get everything installed! I meant offset not backspace haha you have a good looking 4Runner Im jealous of your supercharger!
 
Speedy -

looking forward to hearing thoughts on your setup, I'm ready to go this same route -

Front Springs -
TRD Tundra Coils
Driver side - 48131-AF100 Yellow/Yellow
Passenger side - 48131-AF090 Yellow/Blue

Rear Springs -
OME 906's

Shocks -
Bilstein 5100 all around (Tundra up front, 4runner in the back)

Not doing a diff drop

Am I missing anything?
 
Speedy -

looking forward to hearing thoughts on your setup, I'm ready to go this same route -

Front Springs -
TRD Tundra Coils
Driver side - 48131-AF100 Yellow/Yellow
Passenger side - 48131-AF090 Yellow/Blue

Rear Springs -
OME 906's

Shocks -
Bilstein 5100 all around (Tundra up front, 4runner in the back)

Not doing a diff drop

Am I missing anything?

You'll need Tundra spring isolators for the front. Wheeler's has them for like $22 a pair.

Rubber Front Coil Isolator Pair

I think that's everything. I'll know for sure when I install mine.
 
Let me calm your fears. I have owned 2 previous Tacomas (2005 and 2006) and lifted both of them (First one was 5100s set on 2.5" lift and second was OME 885) and both were stiff after I lifted. Just this week I put the Toytec 3" spings (600lb) along with Tundra 5100s on the second notch and 890s on the back. The ride is great. Not harsh at all. It is perfect for me. Yours should ride even better with the Tundra springs since they are progressive rate.

 
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I'm about to order the TRD Tundra springs for the front. If I just use the following part numbers am I sure to get the yy/yb paint marked coils?

Left Coil Part Number: 48131-AF100
Right Coil Part Number: 48131-AF090

OK, I can confirm that if you order the above P/Ns you'll get the YY and YB TRD Tundra coils. Those are the ones I received. I got those from an online Toyota dealer for $275 shipped (ouch) and got the rest of the stuff from Wheeler's. I got 906 rear coils, 5100s up front for a Tundra and Wheeler's new 5100s specifically for the rear of the 3rd gen 4Runner. I got the Tundra coil isolator P/N MON 907926 as well. I plan to do the install this weekend and will post up a how to video for the install and some pics as well.

The 5100s Billies sure are pretty. Wheeler's sent me some candy in my box as well. That was a cool touch.
 
Let me calm your fears. I have owned 2 previous Tacomas (2005 and 2006) and lifted both of them (First one was 5100s set on 2.5" lift and second was OME 883) and both were stiff after I lifted. Just this week I put the Toytec 3" spings (600lb) along with Tundra 5100s on the second notch and 890s on the back. The ride is great. Not harsh at all. It is perfect for me. Yours should ride even better with the Tundra springs since they are progressive rate.


[MENTION=86829]Bama_Runner[/MENTION] or anyone, are these the tundra 5100's? Bilstein 5100 Series 24-188265 - Shock Absorber | O'Reilly Auto Parts


Edit: looks like that price might be for 1 and not the pair. Nevermind
 
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Well, got the front buttoned up yesterday. I always forget what a PITA suspension work is LOL. I ended up having to use the bottle jack method to get the lower shock bolt in. That's a bit un-nerving. I had to take the passenger side strut back out because the spindle was hitting one of the coils at full drop. I rotated the coil 180° and believe that issue is solved.

I'm gonna work on the rear tomorrow and hope it's easier.
 
Well, got the front buttoned up yesterday. I always forget what a PITA suspension work is LOL. I ended up having to use the bottle jack method to get the lower shock bolt in. That's a bit un-nerving. I had to take the passenger side strut back out because the spindle was hitting one of the coils at full drop. I rotated the coil 180° and believe that issue is solved.

I'm gonna work on the rear tomorrow and hope it's easier.

Nice! Good luck w the rear install.

I just crawled out from under mine. Spent some time spraying PB Blaster on the suspension parts that are being replaced. I will be getting some help with the lift install as I've never done it and it's my DD.

I have done nothing but maintenance on the truck so far. Feels like the lift is finally something for me.
 

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