Daystar Leveling Kit Installed

[MAC4Runner]

EDIT - Alright, someone help a photo newbie out. What am I doing wrong? DOUBLE EDIT - See Avatar.

I apologize for the poor quality pics, but at least my T4R is finally starting to look more like a truck and less like a minivan. :

 

[Cleric]

Here is the other one...

BTW - What area of WA do you live in?

 

[MAC4Runner]

BTW - What area of WA do you live in?

I'm in the south end. Home is in Puyallup and work is in Federal Way.

By the way, how did you get the pics to post???

 

[MAC4Runner]

Looking good. Time to get her dirty . . . .

I was thinking the exact same thing.

How are you liking the BFGs. I'm debating between the Nitto Terra Grappler, the BFG, and the MTR.

Decisions, decisions..........:arrow:

 

[schneidermj]

MAC,

Betweent the Nitto, BFG, and Muds it comes down to price and your willingness to put up with tire noise. The Nitto and BFG will have less roadnoise whereas the Muds will wear quicker and be the loudest of the three. The Nitto and BFG are very similar when it comes to performance and wear, but the Nitto is significatly cheaper.

If you do a lot of wheelin' and need that extra grip, the Muds are the way to go. If you do a lot of highway driving and want limited road noise go with the Nitto (cheapest) or the BFG (most expensive).

For what it's worth...

 

[MAC4Runner]

Thanks for the advice. I have yet to see a Nitto in person, but have heard nothing but good things about them. If it were totally up to me I'd get the MTRs but I think the other half wouldn't appreciate the road noise and replacement frequency.

I'm planning a trip to Discount Tire this weekend to get a better feel for the Nitto.

To be continued..................

 

[4route]

i'm running 275 MTRs right now and to be honest, i never did notice them being "loud" ... if you have the radio on at all you don't notice really any noise out there!

i've just been very impressed with my MTRs.

 

[Cleric]

By the way, how did you get the pics to post???

If you make the file a little smaller, you can attach it directly to the post from your computer by using the "Attach File" field on the posting page. A lot of free web hosting services do not allow you to link directly to pics. This bypasses them completely.

 

[T?@\7]

what size lift is it?

 

[T?@\7]

oops, i already actually knew that but was in a momentary brain fade.....

I plan on joining you with a 4" lift from NE, but my truck has to get here first!

 

[4route]

having a truck would definitely help.

 

[T?@\7]

I'll be you guys would love to send him one anyway.

That way he doesn't have to wait on the kit after he gets the truck.

i think we have a winner!:happy bda :artist:

 

[Hitman]

How much does this kit raise the front end?

Looking at the pics, it seems like quite a bit... kinda reminds me of the Ford Explorer. Did you ever notice that they always seem to be higher in the front than the rear? My buddy has one and I always tell him to go back to the dealer and get new rear springs because his must be sagging.

Did you adjust your headlights after installing the kit?

 

[MAC4Runner]

How much does this kit raise the front end?

Looking at the pics, it seems like quite a bit... kinda reminds me of the Ford Explorer. Did you ever notice that they always seem to be higher in the front than the rear? My buddy has one and I always tell him to go back to the dealer and get new rear springs because his must be sagging.

Did you adjust your headlights after installing the kit?

I installed a 1" spacer from Daystar in the front but the resulting lift was much greater than 1". I'm currently 1/4" higher in the front than the rear, which will be fixed shortly thanks to NE. I should have a 1/2" spacer for the rear in route. I'm very happy with the results as I've noticed no difference in the ride or handling in my T4R. No headlight adjustment post lift and I have yet to have someone flash me from the oncoming lane. This is as high as I want to go as I have a 3 month old and don't want to have to climb a step ladder to get her in the car seat.

YMMV

 

[4route]

yep, MAC, soon as you tell me what color you want them, they'll go out!!

also, keep in mind that the first few days after your lift and before you get your truck realigned, you will be riding higher than what the lift specified. it has to settle in place a bit over the first few days.

anyway ... i emailed this to you a few days ago - but just tell me what color you want your spacers and we'll send them your way. i'll try emailing you again just in case you don't see this.

 

[MAC4Runner]

yep, MAC, soon as you tell me what color you want them, they'll go out!!

anyway ... i emailed this to you a few days ago - but just tell me what color you want your spacers and we'll send them your way. i'll try emailing you again just in case you don't see this.

Reply sent :arrow:

 

[J_W_Speed]

It's a 4Runner thing . . . .

ToyotaDoodz, Hey! I see you have the X-REAS as well as the lift. Since we have just about the same ride, except for the V8 , I was wondering if you noticed any change in handling after the lift; specifically in relation to the X-REAS system? I was going to order a 1” lift which should put the front end up just under what the back is. I vaguely know how the X-REAS works and that it is simply 4 shocks, opposite corners are attached hydraulically and contrary to popular belief, I could not find any “center channel”.

 

[navyaircrew]

for what it is worth....

I am currently running the Nitto Terra Grapplers and have NO DOUBTS that this tire will last... i drive alot on road but i have wheeled it in desert sand and rocks in california, mud in louisiana, and drive on the beach here in hawaii as well as take it in the mud.... these tires works great, they clean themselves really good, but i just don't spin out cause they are a bit wider than most other after market tires and i don't want rock chips on the sides of my truck... however, the next tire i am getting is Toyo Mud Terrains 325/65R18's.... Nitto are good, but they were way more expensive than BFG's....

 

[J_W_Speed]

Thanks a bunch ToyotaDoodz! I figured I might want to stay at just lifting the front an inch cause I got a email from Jason at Wheelersoffroad.com and he quoted 1-1.5" lift. I measured the running board height and it varied by an inch from front to back. Thanks again for the info!

 

[MAC4Runner]

Re: for what it is worth....

I am currently running the Nitto Terra Grapplers and have NO DOUBTS that this tire will last... i drive alot on road but i have wheeled it in desert sand and rocks in california, mud in louisiana, and drive on the beach here in hawaii as well as take it in the mud.... these tires works great, they clean themselves really good, but i just don't spin out cause they are a bit wider than most other after market tires and i don't want rock chips on the sides of my truck... however, the next tire i am getting is Toyo Mud Terrains 325/65R18's.... Nitto are good, but they were way more expensive than BFG's....

How are the Nittos for road noise? I make several long trips per year in my T4R and I don't want to give up too much in the noise department.

REVO or NITTO

Decisions, Decisions.............:arrow: