First- I would like to thank all those that have already posted reports previously. Not to waste anyone's time, I have spent the last few weeks searching the site trying gather as much info as possible without asking already posted questions/ wasting anyone's time. I definitely have limited the question I need to ask.
At the end of the month my new company vehicle is being delivered- 2011 SR5. I’m currently in a 06 Pathfinder and have had other SUV's in which I did mild mods to. I have chosen the 2011 SR5 for several reasons but mostly because it is still a true off road vehicle from the factory unlike all of the cross-over vehicles now available. I also feel loyal to my brothers as they both at the plant in Cambridge, Ontario.
So here is my circumstance/ thoughts-
My profession is Construction/ Project Manager for Land Development. I spend allot of time running the road but I do regularly have site visits where it is still raw land corn fields to full servicing underway to finished roads/ parks etc. I would consider this moderate off roading in mud/ clay.
My hobbies include hunting and fishing. Whether it is the boat or the Atvs, I do a considerable amount of towing while playing. To get to the hunt camp the last 10km/ 5m is old corduroy roads which are flooded several times a year. I would consider this mild/ moderate off roading in rough gravel roads/ shield rock/ bogs swamps. The atvs do most of the dirty, dirty work.
I don’t need a true lift kit as I'm not doing hard core off roading, nor do I want to put that into a company vehicle. I do like the looks/ thoughts of the "leveling" kits. Toytec top mount seems to be very popular- Blistein 5100 is more than I need. With the 2/ 3" front leveling kit and the anticipated rear sag from towing the boat or atv trailer, I don't want the SR5 to sit nose proud. Should I be considering the front 2/3" and rear 1.5"? or a rear bag system- if even available for the 4runner? Any suggestions/ comments- manufacture such as cornfed??? I want to also upsize the tires. I don’t want the rubbing as I have experienced on the Pathfinder. I want the look to be aggressive but not overdone. When looking from the rear I want to eliminate the "egg" shape of the overall vehicle. I notice allot of the guys have went to 17x9 wheels. Will the 9 and oversized tires help eliminate the egg shape? What about the offset of the wheel?
All, in a round about way- Any suggestion on complete combo packages for the 2011 SR5- leveling kit- front/ rear/ size, wheel and tire/ brand and size?
Thanks in advance and look forward to your thoughts.
At the end of the month my new company vehicle is being delivered- 2011 SR5. I’m currently in a 06 Pathfinder and have had other SUV's in which I did mild mods to. I have chosen the 2011 SR5 for several reasons but mostly because it is still a true off road vehicle from the factory unlike all of the cross-over vehicles now available. I also feel loyal to my brothers as they both at the plant in Cambridge, Ontario.
So here is my circumstance/ thoughts-
My profession is Construction/ Project Manager for Land Development. I spend allot of time running the road but I do regularly have site visits where it is still raw land corn fields to full servicing underway to finished roads/ parks etc. I would consider this moderate off roading in mud/ clay.
My hobbies include hunting and fishing. Whether it is the boat or the Atvs, I do a considerable amount of towing while playing. To get to the hunt camp the last 10km/ 5m is old corduroy roads which are flooded several times a year. I would consider this mild/ moderate off roading in rough gravel roads/ shield rock/ bogs swamps. The atvs do most of the dirty, dirty work.
I don’t need a true lift kit as I'm not doing hard core off roading, nor do I want to put that into a company vehicle. I do like the looks/ thoughts of the "leveling" kits. Toytec top mount seems to be very popular- Blistein 5100 is more than I need. With the 2/ 3" front leveling kit and the anticipated rear sag from towing the boat or atv trailer, I don't want the SR5 to sit nose proud. Should I be considering the front 2/3" and rear 1.5"? or a rear bag system- if even available for the 4runner? Any suggestions/ comments- manufacture such as cornfed??? I want to also upsize the tires. I don’t want the rubbing as I have experienced on the Pathfinder. I want the look to be aggressive but not overdone. When looking from the rear I want to eliminate the "egg" shape of the overall vehicle. I notice allot of the guys have went to 17x9 wheels. Will the 9 and oversized tires help eliminate the egg shape? What about the offset of the wheel?
All, in a round about way- Any suggestion on complete combo packages for the 2011 SR5- leveling kit- front/ rear/ size, wheel and tire/ brand and size?
Thanks in advance and look forward to your thoughts.
