Help/advice on front lift + rear leveling + tire size

[CaptainCrump]

I'm looking to give my 2005 4Runner 2WD Limited some body. Considering a 2in lift (suspension or body?) in the front, & a leveling kit in the rear. I have Inkey rims (17 in) of which I'd like to keep on her. My current tires are on the verge of "got-to-go" due to cracking in the wall. I've never been through this process before & would really appreciate some fellow 4Runner input.

*Size & type of lift in front
*Leveling kit in rear
*Size/tread/brand of tires
*Any additional ideas

Thank you!

 

[ebg18t]

I think you will find a ton of info in the suspension/lift FAQ at the top. In there everyone discussed most if the available options with relevant tire sizes.

 

[Evan B]

I'm looking to give my 2005 4Runner 2WD Limited some body. Considering a 2in lift (suspension or body?) in the front, & a leveling kit in the rear. I have Inkey rims (17 in) of which I'd like to keep on her. My current tires are on the verge of "got-to-go" due to cracking in the wall. I've never been through this process before & would really appreciate some fellow 4Runner input.

*Size & type of lift in front
*Leveling kit in rear
*Size/tread/brand of tires
*Any additional ideas

Thank you!

A levelling kit is usually nothing more than a mild front lift. It's called that because from factory the front end is usually much lower than the back.

A body lift can't be installed on just the front. It's an all or nothing kind of thing. If the goal is a less than 3" lift most guys do a suspension lift.

The most common and cost effective combination seems to be a Daystar spacer lift for 2.5" in the front and 1.5" in the back with 265/70/17 tires. Goodyear Duratracs and BFG A/T T/A tires are the most popular. If you're shocks and struts are still good you can stick with them or you could swap them out. Bilstein 5100's or OME are popular.