2011 Trai w/KDSS Leveling kit advice

[OregonTrail]

Howdy,
I have a 2011 Trail Edition I've had since new, it currently has 65K miles on it and will be doing a suspension upgrade soon and hoping someone can chime in and let me know if what I'm hoping to do is a good idea or not.

I'm running stock wheels and OEM size tires but they are "E" rated, I don't plan on getting bigger tires.

I currently have it "leveled" with 5100's in the front and 5160's in the back - which are shot which is why I'm getting new.

I don't really want or need a lift only a level front to back. I'd like to go with the OME MT64 kit front and back, with new Dobinsons coils in the back. The part #C59-323 is only supposed to be 1/2" taller and a bit stiffer versus stock coils.

So my question is, if I set the front shocks to just level everything out will that work OK with the MT64 shocks? I think it should based on what I have read but not sure.

I'm not really needing a lift since I mostly tow with my 4Runner and use it for hunting where I run a lot of two-tracks and gravel roads mostly and some rough stuff but nothing crazy.

I'm also not really wanting to mess up the KDSS, I've read that if you do much of a lift you will need new UCA's and also drops for the various KDSS bars and still possibly run into issues with things breaking or binding up.

Sorry for the long winded post but just wanted to be clear on my intent of the swap.

Appreciate any input or if I'm missing anything - and yes I did a search but couldn't find much for this set-up
Much obliged!

 

[progress4m]

Personally I had no experience with OME MT64 kit nor Dobinsons coils, however, I have done some deep research before doing my lift, here is the link to it:

https://www.toyota-4runner.org/2938235-post744.html

Also, KDSS is no concern with lift up to 2.5 inches; stock UCAs may not be able to provide high enough caster with 2.5... but again that has nothing to do with KDSS.

Hope that helps.

 

[OregonTrail]

Thank you - that is really helpful and I currently have a really similar set-up to your 4Runner even the same color Anyway, I'm pretty sure that what I plan on doing should be fine, I'll post after everything is installed which will be a bit since I still have to order parts.

 

[progress4m]

Thank you - that is really helpful and I currently have a really similar set-up to your 4Runner even the same color Anyway, I'm pretty sure that what I plan on doing should be fine, I'll post after everything is installed which will be a bit since I still have to order parts.

I am glad I could help! Those original Trail 4Runners are great trucks!