andreylights
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Hello guys! Did a bunch of reading and the more I learn the more I get confused so figured I will start this tread so it might help people in the future as well.
I am looking for a way to lift my 07 sport V6 and found a summed it up to a few options. Please correct me if I am wrong in something and all advice are greatly appreciated.
1) Bilstein 5100 + FJ springs:
seems to be the most cost effective options (works out around $700). The adj shocks + new OEM springs will provide an approximate lift of 2" and will be a great and cost effective replacement of stock old XREAS. I pulled the trigger on stuff from amazon but found a few more deals so now debating if should return 5100 and go with one of 2 next options;
2) FJ TRD suspension (will be more expensive than the 1st option ($1000 for the kit + some extra work required to adapt the bushings) -- is it worth it?)
Kit includes:
2 Bilstein front shocks (6112's)
2 Bilstein remote reservoir rear shocks (5160's)
2 red front coil springs (1" taller than stock)
Can someone who has an expirice with such a lift give me a heads up of what kind of ride should I expect and what kind of lift? I dont want to go higher than 2" as I read that it will put an excessive strain on CV axels and may run into necessity to replace UCA and sway bar.
3) FJ TT suspension (will cost similar to option 1 but not sure if gives the desired lift)
A friend of mine is selling his almost new suspension (around 5kkm on it) for a similar price of 5100+FJ coils and I was wondering if there are any advantages of this type of the lift.
Bottom line is I want to find a cost effective solution for my truck. I am getting more into doing some trails and off-roading so it would be nice to have an extra clierence + my stock suspension is pretty tired. That being said I spent 90% of the time on pavement but I want the 4runner to look good there as well so thats why I am here.
Thanks for your time!
I am looking for a way to lift my 07 sport V6 and found a summed it up to a few options. Please correct me if I am wrong in something and all advice are greatly appreciated.
1) Bilstein 5100 + FJ springs:
seems to be the most cost effective options (works out around $700). The adj shocks + new OEM springs will provide an approximate lift of 2" and will be a great and cost effective replacement of stock old XREAS. I pulled the trigger on stuff from amazon but found a few more deals so now debating if should return 5100 and go with one of 2 next options;
2) FJ TRD suspension (will be more expensive than the 1st option ($1000 for the kit + some extra work required to adapt the bushings) -- is it worth it?)
Kit includes:
2 Bilstein front shocks (6112's)
2 Bilstein remote reservoir rear shocks (5160's)
2 red front coil springs (1" taller than stock)
Can someone who has an expirice with such a lift give me a heads up of what kind of ride should I expect and what kind of lift? I dont want to go higher than 2" as I read that it will put an excessive strain on CV axels and may run into necessity to replace UCA and sway bar.
3) FJ TT suspension (will cost similar to option 1 but not sure if gives the desired lift)
A friend of mine is selling his almost new suspension (around 5kkm on it) for a similar price of 5100+FJ coils and I was wondering if there are any advantages of this type of the lift.
Bottom line is I want to find a cost effective solution for my truck. I am getting more into doing some trails and off-roading so it would be nice to have an extra clierence + my stock suspension is pretty tired. That being said I spent 90% of the time on pavement but I want the 4runner to look good there as well so thats why I am here.
Thanks for your time!
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