decisions....i need opinions from guys!!

hdoggie24

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decisions....i need opinions from you guys!!

Have a few things to do the 4runner very soon. First of all, when I receive my 99 rear tall coils, those will b going on with a front 1.5" daystar spacer for the front. Im on a small budget so I think for me this would be the best option. Im 99% street driven so I think this would ride well for the family(i have 3 boys under 5). I dont want a firm like like ome will provide since I dont offroad. Also since the 1.5" lift spacer is top mount it wont compress my stock springs. I need help deciding on my running boards? cant ride with nothing since my wife wants something there for the kids and herself. Option 1: keep stock boards on. Option 2: Nerf Bars (since these would provide a step and they sit higher than boards ultimately making my runner look a lil higher. Option 3: ?? Im not welding on anything either/got to be able to bolt on if it needs to come off. Another decision? since i need to put on the front spacer I might as well change the front shocks since it would be a good time as I don't know how old the ones are i have there. i bought the vehicle about 4yrs ago and on it are kyb shocks. Any ideas?? want a shock to give me a good solid comfy ride for the street for a reasonable price. Thats my situation. Any ideas, opinions, help would be awesome. When i do all the mods i will def take b4 and after pics. later all. here is a pic of where it sits now.
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i'm going with the ome lift but can say everything sounds in order and sicne my research was leading me in the oppsite direction of what your looking for i can;t advise on shocks but can say that they do have bolt on sliders, it's just highly recommended to weld them on for off road use, but for DD'ing it should be fine to just bolt them on, personally i think they look better then nerf bars.

Rockrails, Rock sliders for your Toyota 4runner

but hey do as you wish it's your ride man, some people like the nerf bars.

i like whatever motivates a person to work on their truck and get into it, you know, so go with what floats your boat, if you need help finding nerfs or other things let me know and i'll lend a hand
 
MY BAD. MEANT TO SAY "NEED OPINIONS FROM YOU GUYS" IN THE TITLE. i am considering bolt on sliders as well...would like to see some they look simple and have an easy step for the kids to get on..also i would need them not to be slippery maybe with somekind of grip to them. are there any for under $200? $200 might be my limit.
 
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MY BAD. MEANT TO SAY "NEED OPINIONS FROM YOU GUYS" IN THE TITLE. i am considering bolt on sliders as well...would like to see some they look simple and have an easy step for the kids to get on..also i would need them not to be slippery maybe with somekind of grip to them. are there any for under $200? $200 might be my limit.

yeah your not going to find a slider with grip on top, you can always buy some grip tape and add it.


best grip worst looks=running boards

meduim to low grip medium looks = tube or nerf bars

low grip best looks= sliders

looks are subjective.

grip tape is really cheap, so i wouldn't factor that into cost.

these are the cheapest sliders and they also come out from the truck a bit to make a decent step, if you planning on bolting to the frame you need to order the optional leg kit below the main slider section.

Toyota, Suzuki Samurai, and Jeep Off Road Parts
 
58" Shortbed/4Runner, Pair, $135, 120001-1-K

plus the leg kit for bolt on

6 Leg Kit, $19, 120007-1-K

plus shipping should bring you right about there, if you don't mind spending 250 you can probably get them welded on for 50 bucks or so if you find a good shade tree guy.
 
I'm not a fan of the way nerf bars look any anything. I would get sliders or just leave the running boards since you don't off road.

No need to buy expensive OME or Billy extended shocks if you're on road 99% of the time. Tokico Trekmasters and Monroes are good on road shocks (and not bad off road either). If you plan on ever putting more lift on it in the next few years, I would get the better extended shocks, otherwise save the $$. And don't forget you'll need an alignment after you put the spacers in the front.
 
thanks brian....thinking for now leave boards and we will see down the road if i want to change. on the monroes is there a certain model # or anyone to consider? thanks. probably find the shocks that are cheaper and go with those since they both are pretty good for onroad. i have free lifetime alignments at firestone so def gonna do that when i put it altogether. thanks for the response.
 

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