First time doing a lift, need some input

[Barcelona4runner]

I just bought a 2018 SR5 4x4 and I want to do a modest suspension lift for extra clearance. I like the way the 4runner feels and handles so I’m not looking to do anything exreme with it. My family tent camps a lot but we’d like to get to some more remote camping locations and have a little fun exploring trails. We won’t be trying to do difficult rock crawling and this will also be a daily driver. I’ve read a lot of information on the forum and I think the Bilstein 5100 seems like a good place to start. I wanted to do a 3/2 lift but it seems like this one can only go up 2.75 in the front. So it won’t be exactly level but that’s pretty close. I will be getting bigger tires; either 275 or 285’s. I’m not sure that I want to trim any body moldings just yet. Anyone think this kit is a bad way to go? And would I need any other parts not included in this kit? I found this kit on amazon.

 

[Barcelona4runner]

As she currently sits

 

[Nate_GB]

Unless that kit also comes with new springs for the rear, the rear will remain stock height. The more you deviate from stock suspension angles, the more you expedite wear. This is a decent kit. Add some springs from one of the various manufactures out there for the rear and you should be set. I'd stick with 2" lift in the front and 1-2" in the rear and stick with 275 tires if I was in your position with your goals.

 

[Barcelona4runner]

Unless that kit also comes with new springs for the rear, the rear will remain stock height. The more you deviate from stock suspension angles, the more you expedite wear. This is a decent kit. Add some springs from one of the various manufactures out there for the rear and you should be set. I'd stick with 2" lift in the front and 1-2" in the rear and stick with 275 tires if I was in your position with your goals.

Thanks Nate, I had read that the front worked with the existing springs so I assumed it was the same for the back. I’ll start looking into some spring options to go along with this. Once I get those springs I should have all the necessary parts needed right? I appreciate the help.

 

[Nate_GB]

Thanks Nate, I had read that the front worked with the existing springs so I assumed it was the same for the back. I’ll start looking into some spring options to go along with this. Once I get those springs I should have all the necessary parts needed right? I appreciate the help.

That kit will work with stock springs in the rear. You just won't get any lift in the rear if you don't change the springs. Should have everything else you need though.

 

[Barcelona4runner]

That kit will work with stock springs in the rear. You just won't get any lift in the rear if you don't change the springs. Should have everything else you need though.

Thanks for the knowledge Nate !

 

[Olddudesrule]

I just installed those, and wanted the exact lift numbers you're after. I decided to add Dobinson's springs (302/325's), and I'm super happy with the results. After things settled, I got approx. 2.5" up front, and @2.0" in the rear. Install was easy. I went with the 302 spring for the lift up front, as opposed to using the spring perch on the shock, as I felt this was a better way to get the lift. You could just use your stock front springs, and use a higher setting on the shock body.

 

[Barcelona4runner]

I just installed those, and wanted the exact lift numbers you're after. I decided to add Dobinson's springs (302/325's), and I'm super happy with the results. After things settled, I got approx. 2.5" up front, and @2.0" in the rear. Install was easy. I went with the 302 spring for the lift up front, as opposed to using the spring perch on the shock, as I felt this was a better way to get the lift. You could just use your stock front springs, and use a higher setting on the shock body.

Thanks for that info olddude! Got any pictures? Would love to see how it sits. I think I’m going to use the stock spring in the front but I will certainly need to buy one for the back. I also decided on the tires. I’m going to get the Falken wildpeak AT3 in P275/70/17. I keep reading good things.

 

[BLJBFam]

First Time 4Runner Owner - Wanting to Lift

Hey everyone,
I'm a first time 4runner owner. 2014 SR5 2WD...I know...why a 2WD. It's a regret. I'm looking to put new wheels and tires on it, but would also like to lift it 3 inches.

Max I can spend on the lift is $600-700. Heard BFG KOs AT are nice choices for tires. I'm new to the lift world, so I'm not sure which set up is best. Read on some forums that I'd need new rear springs to keep the set up from failing?

Please, any help at this point would help a ton.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Barcelona4runner]

Hey everyone,
I'm a first time 4runner owner. 2014 SR5 2WD...I know...why a 2WD. It's a regret. I'm looking to put new wheels and tires on it, but would also like to lift it 3 inches.

Max I can spend on the lift is $600-700. Heard BFG KOs AT are nice choices for tires. I'm new to the lift world, so I'm not sure which set up is best. Read on some forums that I'd need new rear springs to keep the set up from failing?

Please, any help at this point would help a ton.

Thanks everyone.

Sounds like you’re in a very similar point situation to me. I think the setup I posted above might be a good fit for you. Certainly within your budget. I don’t know what you meant by the set up from failing but if you don’t replace the rear springs it will remain at stock height with the new suspension. I’m thinking about adding the Toytec superflex rear lift springs.

I’m going to go with Falken wildpeak at3w.

 

[BLJBFam]

Sounds like you’re in a very similar point situation to me. I think the setup I posted above might be a good fit for you. Certainly within your budget. I don’t know what you meant by the set up from failing but if you don’t replace the rear springs it will remain at stock height with the new suspension. I’m thinking about adding the Toytec superflex rear lift springs.

I’m going to go with Falken wildpeak at3w.

Thanks. Yeah, I’m still unsure of what to do. How do you measure the actually additional lift gained by changing shocks, springs and bigger tires?

 

[Olddudesrule]

Thanks for that info olddude! Got any pictures? Would love to see how it sits. I think I’m going to use the stock spring in the front but I will certainly need to buy one for the back. I also decided on the tires. I’m going to get the Falken wildpeak AT3 in P275/70/17. I keep reading good things.

Talk with Mike at Dobinson's. He'll give you straight scoop, and not try to sell you anything you don't need. The 302/325 combo was right for me, at least at this point. I'm running BFG KO2's in 275/70 17. I'll try and get a pic up, but if you search for 5100 installs/lift threads, mine looks pretty much like anyone with that combo will get. I think the roughly 2" front and 1.5" rear lift is perfect for me right now.