5th Gen Suspension Compatibility

[4BUMR]

Hey gang,

Came across a nice deal on a bunch of lightly use TRO pro gear that I'm thinking about purchasing IF we can make it work for the 3rd gen. Out of the following, what works and what doesn't?

1. Trd front coils
2. Fox front coils ( not sure why he has 2 sets)
3. Bilstein shocks (think these are a definite NO based on length)
4. UCA's
5. Bumpstops (Front and Rear)
6. Rear TRD coils

Would love to make this work as an economic 2 in. lift if possible.

Thanks!



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[Twan]

Front struts are too long. Springs are most likely compatible, but not really worth it. Control arms are most likely a "no". None of it seems worth the time and energy to piece together something that would work when other lifts can be had for so cheap.

 

[4BUMR]

Ideally, I'd grab front and rear springs and grab bilstein 5100(T4R specific) on all 4 corners to pair. I'm just looking to know if they're compatible with our generation. I don't think anyone has done this yet but hopefully someone can enlighten me.


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[4BUMR]

Don't mean to beat a dead horse, but here is where this idea comes from. Seads505 was able to install FJ springs on front and rear with Bilstein 5100s and seemed very pleased with the results. Considering that FJ springs are compatible with 5th gen setups, wouldn't that mean that 5th gen springs could be used with 5100s on 3rd gen?

I'm not asking about lift estimate or cost effectiveness, just want to know if it's possible. If so, I'll give em a try and record my findings.


http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...-fj-cruiser-spring-lift-3rd-gen-4runners.html

 

[ridefast]

I read somewhere on t4r that the rear springs will work. Keep us posted

 

[toku58]

I'm interested in this as well?!
I'm lifting my 2016 4runner, and I'd love to be able to use my stock parts on my 2000 4runner.
Hopefully someone has done something similar?

 

[HiluxSurf SSR-G]

if the front shocks are similar in diameter to the bilstein 6112, then the front coils could work with the 6112 version for the 3rd gen and hopefully give additional lift.

here's the link to the bilstein 6112 shocks for the 1996-2002:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-g...8624-6112-coilovers-96-02-toyota-4runner.html