Critique my proposed lift

[AZ07Runner]

After over two weeks of multiple searches, comparing products, calling vendors and viewing every page of the "Lift & Tire" thread I think I've come up with a game plan. 99.9% of my driving is paved and the rest is dirt roads/established tracks, nothing hardcore at all. I need new tires soon and the shocks are eight years old so I figured do it all at once. That being said, I want to do it once AND right.

I like the Daystar 2.5/1.5 lift look, but figured I'd do it with new suspension hardware instead.
The 4R is a Limited V8 with 18s, but I have a set of 2012 17" Trail wheels that take care of a possible control arm rubbing problem (?) with a 15mm offset. I believe I'll get Cooper AT3 265/70/17s.
Front - Bilstein 5100s set at 0 with Toytec 2.5 coils.
Rear - Bilstein 5100s with Sway-A-Way 1.5 coils.
No external hardware (ie:bumper, winch) and none planned.

I had Bilsteins on my last truck (see sig) and for the most part like them. A little harsh on slower bumps.

How does this sound? Anything I've missed?

What, if anything, needs to be done to the swaybars? I don't want to remove them.

Thank you for your input!:hail:

 

[flyfisher4822]

New front and rear swaybar endlinks and bushings definitely have an impact.

Also, for a daily driver I would consider Bilstein 6112 adjustable coilovers on the front, with the 5100's on the rear. The ride difference is huge.

Good luck!

 

[AZ07Runner]

6112s are way out of my price range and needs.

Thanks for the input!

 

[pearlj10]

Seems like a good lift option for your intended purpose. I am in AZ and have some basically new Icon 2.5 coils (#650 lb) for the front that I'd give to you for next to nothing's since your nearby, if you want. Can I ask why you are going with sway-a-way rear coils as opposed to say toytec superflex? I personally love the 5100s, can't run them with all the added weight I have, but should work great for a basically factory weight application.

Chris

6112s are way out of my price range and needs.

Thanks for the input!

 

[AZ07Runner]

pearlj10,
Thank you for the offer of the springs, but I think they would be too stiff according to the spring chart: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/162125-coil-rates-oem-4runner-oem-fj-moog-others.html
The Toytecs are a 620# spring.
As for the SAWs, I wanted the 1.5 lift and they only have a 12% increase in spring rate over stock. The Toytecs give you a 2" lift with a 10% increase, but I'd rather lose the .5" to make it level.

Thanks again for the offer!

 

[AZ07Runner]

New front and rear swaybar endlinks and bushings definitely have an impact.

Also, for a daily driver I would consider Bilstein 6112 adjustable coilovers on the front, with the 5100's on the rear. The ride difference is huge.

Good luck!

I read yours and 1strunner's reviews and have done a bit of studying...I might be going with these. Expensive, yes, but as of right now I plan on driving this truck for the next 12+ years...cross my fingers! Average the cost of a superb ride, excellent product and lifetime warranty over a year and I figure I pay more for gas in 1.5 months.
I looked through your posts and didn't find what settings you put yours on. Could you post your numbers and also any other pertinent info, please (V6/V8, extra hardware, etc)? Pic of the 4R would be cool, too!:thumb3:

Thank you.