Did Toyota raise the front end on the 2015's

[Hotdog2121]

I've been looking to replace my front springs on my 14' TEP. I've always felt it looked like my 4runner is slanted down at the front but the rear looks fine to me. I talked with Dave at ToyTec and he said if I replaced the OEM springs with Eibach, it'll help the nose dive when braking and raise the front end 1.6". I just stopped by the Toyota dealer today (Sunday cause they're closed and more dangerous to me when they're open) and saw a 2015 TE. The front end looks about an inch higher than mine. It definitely looks better. Does anyone know if Toyota raised the front end on the 2015 SR5 or TE's? There was a new LE sitting right next to the TE and looked lower in the front. Really looks like they did raise it and looks a lot better in my opinion.

 

[Donkey]

Not unless it was a TRD pro, every other 4Runner uses the same springs and should be roughly the same height. The rake is functional to compensate for load in the soft rear springs, mine sits level with a bag of dog food in the back. Stock my front cv angle is negative. I'd hate the bulldog look but those springs are an interesting option...let us know how they ride!

 

[Hotdog2121]

Yeah, I know it wasn't the Pro. I've seen one and it is higher. There were three 4Runners all sitting together on the back lot. One of each flavor, One SR5, one TE and one LE. The LE looked like mine, slightly lower in the front. The other two are noticeably higher and look better. I looked underneath and they have the stock shocks, not Bilsteins like the Pro. I was checking into coil over's just for the front but I think I'm just going to go with the Eibach P/N112-620 black springs from ToyTec. I mainly use my 4Runner back and forth to work. I just want the better look. Mall crawler. I hate to admit this but the main reason I wanted the coil overs is I like the red color on the coils. I'll let you know how the black Eibach's ride if I decide to go that route.

 

[ATL4R]

I've been looking to replace my front springs on my 14' TEP. I've always felt it looked like my 4runner is slanted down at the front but the rear looks fine to me. I talked with Dave at ToyTec and he said if I replaced the OEM springs with Eibach, it'll help the nose dive when braking and raise the front end 1.6". I just stopped by the Toyota dealer today (Sunday cause they're closed and more dangerous to me when they're open) and saw a 2015 TE. The front end looks about an inch higher than mine. It definitely looks better. Does anyone know if Toyota raised the front end on the 2015 SR5 or TE's? There was a new LE sitting right next to the TE and looked lower in the front. Really looks like they did raise it and looks a lot better in my opinion.

Stock measurements (on stock size tires) usually are 34.5-35 inches for the fronts & 36.5-37 inches for the rear...... From the ground - through center of wheel - to lowest portion of the wheel well plastic.

Donkey - stock rear springs are about 175-190 lb/in. A bag of dog food is squatting your rear 2 inches?? How big is this bag?

Also, Hotdog2121, if you are even remotely considering swapping front springs, PLEASE swap the strut/shock! In fact, if I were you, I'd just get 5100's set on the ".85 lift" perch and use the stock springs. It will ride a TON better and give you the little lift you are looking for.

 

[Hotdog2121]

AT4LR, Thanks for the info. and help. I appreciate it. I started to look into the Boss and then the Bilsteins, then springs. I felt I was getting carried away. I decided I would just get the springs and see if that was all I needed. since I didn't think I would really do any off roading. I do like the idea of getting the coil overs. The Boss coil overs use ToyTecs custom shocks spec'd by ToyTec but the Ultimate coil overs are the 5100 Bilstein's. I think the coil overs are easier to install (no spring compressor needed) if I'm not mistaken. I bought the TEP with KDSS because I liked the fact it felt much tighter to me than the Limited when I test drove them back to back. I didn't catch to brake nose dive until after I owned it for a while. The roll is tight and I'm sure I would like the front end to be stiffer than it is now. Much to soft for my liking now and the front end is too low compared to the rear IMHO.