HOJeepster
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The only thing on the list is re-gear...but I don't foresee me having $4k for that anytime soon.
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momo.75
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blackoutt
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In the rear, we swapped in the Icon Overland multi rate springs to help support the new CBI rear bumper and swing out. I am pairing these with the Fox 2.5 Tundra rear shocks with remote resi and dsc. We ran into an issue mounting the rear resi's since the hose on these is only 16 inches. We decided to not install these until I can get extended 23 inch hoses to mount further back on the frame rail. Otherwise, the 16 inch wouldn't allow for enough room to comfortable run these at full droop.
What part number are the tundra shocks? I'm wanting Fox 2.5 dsc rear but the 4runner part numbers are very short and shorter travel than my current 2.0's. I'd like to pair them with LT springs even if possible. 883-26-006 is the only 07+ tundra rear part number but it's not very long either.
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HOJeepster
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You're lucky I keep a truck diary. :thumb:
Fox 2.5 RR DSC Rear 883-26-006
Keep in mind, I had to get longer 24 inch hoses swaped out on these in order to tuck the resi's further back, that ran about $50 in parts plus $100 in labor.
Said and done, these fox shocks with DSC have surpassed my expectations. The on the fly tunability from firm to soft is worth the price, no joke. We just got back from doing the White Rim Trail, and the Fox 2.5 with DSC are so smooth on the trail, as well as on the highway. It took me several different brands/setups to get to this point where every time I drive the truck, I'm 100% happy. Price tag may be high, but its worth every penny having a suspension with on the fly adjustability - especially since the weight of my truck changes +300lbs from daily to expeditions. As far as I know, I'm the only 4runner running the Tundra 2.5 shocks with Icon Overland Springs - which is surprising since I think this is the perfect setup if you're running rear bumpers and weight.
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awesomesauce0528
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Could you make the stock length hose work or do you have to get the longer hose in order to make these shocks with the DSC adjuster work? Thinking about going this route soon and I don't think there are any places around here that could do it. Also, are they direct bolt on or do you have to swap any bushings?
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HOJeepster
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I suppose it depends on what tire size you are running. With the 285/75/17, the tire would have likely hit the resi with the stock 16 inch hose, with the 24 inch hose they tuck behind the rear fender liner better. If you're running smaller tires, you might have enough clearance - I don't know.
As far as bushings, the lower shock mounts on the 4runner needs 0.745, the Tundra verson comes stock with 0.620. Fox would need to send you the 0.745 to be pressed in at home.
I have diagrams of all this stuff in email if you wanted them for reference. PM me for my email.
Justin
What skid plate is that showing up on the front bumper?
What skid plate is that showing up on the front bumper?
What skid plate is that showing up on the front bumper?
2010: 265/65/18 BFG Ko's with daystar 2.5/1.5 spacer lift
HOJeepster
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Juts your good ole' OEM skid plate you can buy at the stealership.
Google "2006 Front Skid Plate" and it shows up.
williamteichroeb
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Wow! Nice build. I went through about 12 pages of your build. I am slowly building mine up as well. The end goal is a rear dual swingout bumper like yours with either the icon overland 3" springs or the metaltech HD LT springs. Trying to decide which way to go. Anyways, nice build my friend!
Just went through all 22 pages of info. It's a nice wealth of info because I was trying to figure out whether to go with Icon, Fox, or Radflo and I thought I narrowed it down to Fox to find out that a different rear would be the way to go for the lift height I was looking for. Do you think that if you had gone with the Radflo 2.5s initially that they would be similar to the Fox setup? Any reason you went with Fox over King / Icon?
HOJeepster
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I found the Radlo's to be a waste of time and money. Not only did I not like the rebound/valving - but both rear shocks broke on me within my first 5k miles.
On the flip side, I absolutely love the Fox 2.5 with DSC. They drive excellent on and off the road, and with a flip of a dial, I can firm up or soften my ride. They aren't cheap, but the ride quality was just what I wanted.
I went with Fox for the DSC valving and I got 35% through a friend. I personally wouldn't touch Radflo again - even their customer service was poor when I dealt with them.
Keep in mind I'm running Icon Overland rear springs and a rear bumper. Without a rear bumper these springs are way way too stiff. I'm also running 1 inch body lift.
That’s enlightening I was entranced by them after seeing that they were supposed to be made specifically to your car and whatever springs you intended to run. I saw that most the major companies did have the compression adjustability though although I am partial to Fox. Is the hose for the remote resi for the Tundra shorter than the 4Runner specific models or would you have had to lengthen it anyway to get it to reach behind the fender?
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HOJeepster
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For the rear Tundra 2.5 shocks, the stock tundra hose is 16" and would rub on tire flex. I got 22" hoses to push the resi behind the rear fender along the frame (required a weld on tab). It takes a bit more effort, but to be honest, I feel like my rear setup with Icon Overland Springs, 2.5 Fox RR, and CBI bumper is close to perfect loaded and unloaded with weight.
ewokfarmer
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How was your ride quality back when you had the 265/65/r18 BFG setup? Anything you disliked about it? I'm on the fence about what kind of lift setup I need. I'm not doing a lot of hard off-roading, but like to hit up trails when I'm out in Colorado (I live in Nebraska), which is about every other month (at least). How long did you keep your spacer lift before you upgraded? Did you notice any degradation in ride quality? Any long term issues that the spacer lift caused?
HOJeepster
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Ride quality was great - if you don't do a lot of offroading but just want a capable all season rig, get all season tires and call it a day.
I ran the spacer lift for 40-50k miles, for the price I loved it. Ride quality was close to stock, but it just felt beefier sitting up a bit higher. I wouldn't hesitate doing the daystar lift with 265's again.
Hailmagnet
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From an older post, how did the 4runner do on red cone? Coming from the jeep world I had the mindset the 4runner might struggle even built up. I rember it being crazy rocky in my jku. One boulder on a turn was catching everyone. I tend to forget how capable these can be.
Michaelhenry4run
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that's a good looking off road truck, you got there, brother.
was yours a Limited edition? with leather interior? because its w/ colored keyed all-over.
I dunno if below 06, V8 sports edition aren't colored keyed.
that's a good looking off road truck, you got there, brother.
was yours a Limited edition? with leather interior? because its w/ colored keyed all-over.
I dunno if below 06, V8 sports edition aren't colored keyed.
You’re thinking 03-04. Starting in 2005 they had color keyed bumpers and flares from SR5 trim and up.
2005 4Runner History
It also says sport edition on his build title.
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