Any lifted 4Runners with stock tire size?

Hi I'm new here and hopefully will be getting lifted this weekend....anyone installed a toytec 3 inch spacer kit?

Enjoy your reading. I used the little search window in the upper right of the page and prefaced the search with "5th Gen". And welcome to the forum.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92125-spacer-lift-vs-full-lift-kit.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/143069-3-toytec-lift-yay-nay.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/64159-3-toytec-lift.html

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/164432-toyotec-3-spacer-kit-issues.html
 
couple of quick pics after i installed 2" superflex rear springs last weekend (5100 rear shocks)
front is just 5100's set to 1.75" for now, I'll be installing the Toytec adjustable spring kit with JBA UCA's soon tho for a 3" front lift.
 

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I'm not seeing what happened to the rear wheels regarding the spacers!?!? They all look good. I went to the shop and the 2895e's aren't listed for the 4R any more. ARB is still on vacation so I'll try to get info from them tomorrow. If not the extra height will be reduced in time with weight.
 
I'm not seeing what happened to the rear wheels regarding the spacers!?!? They all look good. I went to the shop and the 2895e's aren't listed for the 4R any more. ARB is still on vacation so I'll try to get info from them tomorrow. If not the extra height will be reduced in time with weight.

This may be better. These are pre-Bushwacker, but the flares only add about 1/2" of width. Before and after spacers.
 

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Only 2" here but I do have the Spidertrax and 265/70 Grabber AT2's. The top picture is unloaded. The middle picture is after adding 140 pounds of CBI bumper and losing about 3/4" due to the weight. The bottom picture is a rear view showing what the spacers did with my 8" wide wheels.

Hey! I know that 4Runner. :-)
 
3WB nice build thread, pics, and vids. I think from your pics I may just keep it with the 889's in the rear.
 
Hey all, new to this site but have been doing a lot of reading, owner of a 15 trail edition premium.

this thread is similar to what I'm looking for but right now I have 265/70r17 duratracs on my ride but really want to see the same tire and tire size with a lift, does anyone specifically have photos of a lift on those tires!? Sorry to hijack the thread!
 
Can you take a pic of where you put your shackles?

I've since taken them off, but i did manage to find an old pic.
they're held up with a bungee cord behind the RCI filler plate.
 

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Thanks for this! I needed to read this


I think this is a hard question to answer because you are using two different tire sizes...

I do not have a 5th Gen (yet) but concerning tires have some opinions....I have never owned a car - seriously. My first vehicle was a Chevy K5 Blazer that I wheeled the living crap out of....from there I owned nothing but Chevy 4x4 pickups, another K5, Jeep TJs, Jeep WJ, Jeep XJ, and a 3rd Gen 4runner.

When it comes to mud tires vs all terrains....if you do not regularly go in the mud, like REAL mud, you do not need mud tires. I grew up in OH/PA and mud was all the rage and I loved it (still would if I had it nearby and an old truck to beat on). But mud tires howl like a ticked off dog on the highway and can deafen your conversation or music, when they are new some may not seem that bad but eventually they will be noisy. they can also give you an annoying vibration as they wear, or steering wobble and balancing issues. They are not great in rain or snow compared to an AT. I mean like from my experiences no comparison, if you live somewhere it rains and snows alot, mud tires are NOT ideal. They do not turn as well nor stop as quickly, and often leaving a stop sign or traffic light if you are not in 4 wheel drive they will break lose unless you gently roll off the line. I do not remember exact mileage, but even beating on BFG ATs I could get 40-60k miles, with mud tires I bet I get half that. And yes they hurt mpg, if they are heavier, if they have more resistance due to gnarly tread, they can hurt gas mileage.

Now some people might blast me, but that is my experience in 25 years of driving only 4x4s. I've had the old school BFG MTs, Goodyear MTRs, Baja Claws, BFG KM2s....and yes I thought they were so cool, looked so sweet, and when I was younger I actually liked the howl going down the road. In the woods they were awesome, and on rocks they do well.

BUT in my 40s now I actually prefer ATs and next time I am slapping on tires I want to try the more mild ATs like perhaps the Toyo. I have Fun Countrys now and they are ok, but I am sure Toyos will be quieter and maybe better mpg. The new BFG ATs look nice too. Lots of options.

Mud tires look so bad a$$...and I still rubber neck when a nice lifted 4x4 with mud tires passes me, and the sound of their tires gives me a good smile. But these days I want a mild AT that lasts twice as long, is better on the highway, in the rain, and the snow...and can still do rocks and light mud quite well.

Whether you save money on gas mileage or not, you most certainly will have much longer tire life with a good all terrain hence saving lots of money long term with a vehicle you might keep forever like a Toyota.
 
Thanks for this! I needed to read this

Honestly, aggresive ATs are a decent compromise also. I had a JKU Rubicon before my 4Runner and ran through the stock BF KMs, a Nitto Trail Grappler (mud) and finally a Nitto Exo Grappler (hybrid, but HEAVY).

For the ~25K miles I ran the Exo, I regretted running mud tires for as long as I did. So far I'm pretty happy with my Falkens except for the fact that they have been challenging to balance (been back once already in less than 5K miles and still don't quite have them perfect).

Mud tires are honestly over kill for the vast majority of folks and really screw up your on road handling.
 
2016 5th gen SR5 265/70/17

Front Bilstein 5100 @1.75", 1" Cornfed rear coil spacers

TRD PRO Wheels, Toyo Open Country Tires
 

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Top Pic - Before
Bottom - After 1.5" Revtek Front, stock rear

Leveled today with Revtek 1.5" Front. Went up a lot higher than expected as I thought it was going to be even to maybe a slight rake. Well, to me it went a tad bit too high on the front for my liking, so I think my next step is a Cornfed 1" rear which will go in likely next week or whenever it arrives.

Stock tires and I think Ill keep it this way until new tires are needed. But since its a LE, Ive got some big skinnies on (hate it, but oh well - I like the wheels, hate the tire size for now).
 
Here's lifted with OME springs and 5100s, front set to first lifted setting, with stock sized Nitto TG2s.

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Here's same lift with 285/70/17 KO2s.

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Lifted 2.5 with Toytec Ultimate. Stock size 265-70-17 tires. I like the look okay.
 

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What did you use for 1" rear? I'm trying to do same setup, but will go with 2" front since I'll be installing hidden winch later on.



I don’t think he’s running that setup anymore (tho he can chime in and let you know). Most of us who are running the 1.75 front / 1 inch rear are just using Cornfed 1 inch rear spacers.



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I don’t think he’s running that setup anymore (tho he can chime in and let you know). Most of us who are running the 1.75 front / 1 inch rear are just using Cornfed 1 inch rear spacers.



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Thanks, I'll go for the spacers then.
I'm just afraid if I install winch it will sag and I will get only 1" or 1.25" in the front.
 
Bilstein 6112s (6th clip) and Dobinsons C59-599 rear springs with 5100s.

Rears I'm getting 1.5" instead of the 1"ish advertised. Working with Dobinsons to figure out the issue.

stock sized Falken wildpeaks


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