ARK_SWAMP_RIDER
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EDIT: I ended up getting rid of these tires after about 20k miles. They became very loud (for an AT tire) and traction was horrible. It was to the point I didn't feel safe driving in rain, it felt almost as if you were driving on ice. I had approx 60-70% tread left when I replaced them. Despite many positive review, I would not recommend these tires.
First and foremost, this could be lengthy, so bear with me, or scroll down for pics. I have to give thanks where it is due. There were a ton of people who helped me with my decisions, and I thank each and every one of you. You guys are great, and thanks to you I'm very pleased with the outcome. I have to give a special thanks to member 12guns. We met over the forums, and he helped me with the install.
Setup: 2003 T4R Limited, added FJ Cruiser front springs and also a Toytec 1/2" topout spacer. I have the rear air system, so I wasn't able to lift the rear. I was going for a level look, didn't care about much else. After reading CJ3FLYR's thread on the 255/75/17's, I decided to give them a try. I read a ton of reviews online, and finally decided on the Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10's. I ended up getting all five. The spare fit fine, and clearance with the lift is good. I have probably 1/4" between the tire and fender liner on the front with the wheels fully turned.
Results: I ended up with 1.5" of lift on the front with the springs and spacer. My total height is just over 3" higher after lift and tires. It makes a huge difference when driving, you can definitely notice it. And here's where I'm impressed: it rides much better than stock. The front glides over bumps, much smoother than before (due to the FJ springs). I really wish I could have added FJC rear springs, because you can still feel the bumps in the rear. I've not found a single negative with this setup yet. I did tons of research, asked way to many questions, and so I should be happy. I've had lifted rigs before, and none of them rode as good as stock. The T4R is better, and looks amazing, so it's a win-win situation. The tires are pretty quite, smooth, and responsive. I don't have much time on them, so I'll post an update later. The biggest factor (other than great reviews) was that I got a set of 5 for almost the same price as 4 Revo's (which is what I originally wanted).
Important install note: on the 4runner, there is a difference between the left and right coils. The left coil is slightly longer to offset the weight of the gas tank, battery, etc. which are located on that side. We didn't think of this, and as luck would have it, we put them on the wrong sides. I had 2" on the passenger side, 1.25" on the drivers side of lift. So, we pulled them, sure enough they were wrong. We swapped sides, now all is well. No one mentioned this before the install, and it didn't even cross our minds. So, be aware of this, as it will really ruin the excitement when you realize you get to tear it apart again.
Install: really wasn't as bad as I figured. I had a great helper, but the overall process was easy. Compressing the springs was a huge fear, but with an impact it was a piece of cake. The first side took 3 hours, second took just over an hour. When we redid the install to correct the issue, we had it done in 2 hours. Here are a few write-ups I had saved and referred to for the install:
http://www.toyteclifts.com/images/stories/pdf_files/05install2.pdf
2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Lift
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/lift/KT09115BK.pdf
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/lift/KT09115BK.pdf
Daystar (Spacer) installation on 4Runner with XREAS - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
So, without further delay, here are the pics.
Before:
After the lift, but before the new tires (stock 265/65/17 Bridgestones pictured):
After the lift and new 255/75/17 DynaPro ATMs:
Compared to stock T4R:
And close up of the tires:
First and foremost, this could be lengthy, so bear with me, or scroll down for pics. I have to give thanks where it is due. There were a ton of people who helped me with my decisions, and I thank each and every one of you. You guys are great, and thanks to you I'm very pleased with the outcome. I have to give a special thanks to member 12guns. We met over the forums, and he helped me with the install.
Setup: 2003 T4R Limited, added FJ Cruiser front springs and also a Toytec 1/2" topout spacer. I have the rear air system, so I wasn't able to lift the rear. I was going for a level look, didn't care about much else. After reading CJ3FLYR's thread on the 255/75/17's, I decided to give them a try. I read a ton of reviews online, and finally decided on the Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10's. I ended up getting all five. The spare fit fine, and clearance with the lift is good. I have probably 1/4" between the tire and fender liner on the front with the wheels fully turned.
Results: I ended up with 1.5" of lift on the front with the springs and spacer. My total height is just over 3" higher after lift and tires. It makes a huge difference when driving, you can definitely notice it. And here's where I'm impressed: it rides much better than stock. The front glides over bumps, much smoother than before (due to the FJ springs). I really wish I could have added FJC rear springs, because you can still feel the bumps in the rear. I've not found a single negative with this setup yet. I did tons of research, asked way to many questions, and so I should be happy. I've had lifted rigs before, and none of them rode as good as stock. The T4R is better, and looks amazing, so it's a win-win situation. The tires are pretty quite, smooth, and responsive. I don't have much time on them, so I'll post an update later. The biggest factor (other than great reviews) was that I got a set of 5 for almost the same price as 4 Revo's (which is what I originally wanted).
Important install note: on the 4runner, there is a difference between the left and right coils. The left coil is slightly longer to offset the weight of the gas tank, battery, etc. which are located on that side. We didn't think of this, and as luck would have it, we put them on the wrong sides. I had 2" on the passenger side, 1.25" on the drivers side of lift. So, we pulled them, sure enough they were wrong. We swapped sides, now all is well. No one mentioned this before the install, and it didn't even cross our minds. So, be aware of this, as it will really ruin the excitement when you realize you get to tear it apart again.
Install: really wasn't as bad as I figured. I had a great helper, but the overall process was easy. Compressing the springs was a huge fear, but with an impact it was a piece of cake. The first side took 3 hours, second took just over an hour. When we redid the install to correct the issue, we had it done in 2 hours. Here are a few write-ups I had saved and referred to for the install:
http://www.toyteclifts.com/images/stories/pdf_files/05install2.pdf
2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Lift
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/lift/KT09115BK.pdf
http://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/lift/KT09115BK.pdf
Daystar (Spacer) installation on 4Runner with XREAS - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
So, without further delay, here are the pics.
Before:
After the lift, but before the new tires (stock 265/65/17 Bridgestones pictured):
After the lift and new 255/75/17 DynaPro ATMs:
Compared to stock T4R:
And close up of the tires:
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I have yet to find someone who used FJ springs that doesn't prefer them to OE. I know they aren't coilovers but what a great, cheap upgrade:bigok: I glad you're happy. I know you put tremendous effort into making the choice that was good for you, sounds like you got it.
