Hybryd40
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Suspension Question. Looking for feedback
Okay guys, long time lurker and occasional poster. I use this site for knowledge and research. I see a ton of great builds and even like to read the drama from time to time. Now to my questions. I currently have a 2015 TRD Pro clone. I bought it new and I had a buddy that works at the stealership. So I bought all the parts and copied the Pro. And yes all 4Runners here are created equal. As far as the suspension I bought the Bilstein 6112s and the 5160 rear. Front set at the 3rd notch 2inch gain and still have the stock rear spring with a Airlift 1000 kit. Rides great, no issues with truck itself.
Now here is my issue. I am not satisfied by the way it looks right now and I want to change it up. Here are my three possible scenarios and I would honestly like to hear from people with similar lifts and experience. Pros and cons. And yes I'm sure there will be the ones that say just leave it alone. I just cant do that. I am like an addict in need of a fix
Here is what I think my current options maybe
1. Spidertrax wheel spacers and 275/70/17 BFG KM2 tires. Simple upgrade and probably makes the most sense. But I really want 285/70/17 tires.
2. This is what I really want to do. Lift front 1 more notch and that should net me 2.5 of lift in front. Then add a 1 or 1.5 inch Cornfed spacer in the rear. Using the Cornfed spacer and not someone else's because this will let me use my existing sping and airbag set up. Their spacer mounts on top of spring and bounce joust. I tow a boat and im really not a fan of the rake a lot of guys have. Please take no offense. I would consider a Wheelers T13 rear coil as its looking to provide 1.5 inch of lift. I will probably buy JBA ucas if I cant get within spec. I thought these may be better for our northern winters. Tires will be 285/70/17 Ridge Grappler or Goodyear Duratracs. And yes mounting on a 7 inch TRD wheel.For now anyway. I really love that wheel. And I do know that Justin would hook me up FN Wheel but not a fan of center cap options. He does seem like a nice guy though.
With this second option. I really want to know if you think the 285 will work ? Im familiar wih the fender liner mod. And heatgun to mud flap and or removal of flap. And the body mount chop. I will do all if need be.
3. Dont want to but same options as #2 but take 6112 bilstein to the top notch which should be around 3 inchs but I think it would ride stiffer. Then I would have to reconsider a rear spring option.
I know a lot of guys start out with 285/70/17 on the TRD wheel and go to something else because of uneven tire wear or other issue. If I run into same issues then I will probably end up getting ahold of Vince at SCS wheels and get the SR8 wheel when available.
Thanks to everyone on here that have given me great ideas over the last two years and to any input you may share today. Sorry for the long post. We would normally be at the lake today. But unfortunately its been raining here off and on for the last week and today is no different. If I could bring myself to stay off of this site. I think my problems would cure it's self. =)
Okay guys, long time lurker and occasional poster. I use this site for knowledge and research. I see a ton of great builds and even like to read the drama from time to time. Now to my questions. I currently have a 2015 TRD Pro clone. I bought it new and I had a buddy that works at the stealership. So I bought all the parts and copied the Pro. And yes all 4Runners here are created equal. As far as the suspension I bought the Bilstein 6112s and the 5160 rear. Front set at the 3rd notch 2inch gain and still have the stock rear spring with a Airlift 1000 kit. Rides great, no issues with truck itself.
Now here is my issue. I am not satisfied by the way it looks right now and I want to change it up. Here are my three possible scenarios and I would honestly like to hear from people with similar lifts and experience. Pros and cons. And yes I'm sure there will be the ones that say just leave it alone. I just cant do that. I am like an addict in need of a fix
Here is what I think my current options maybe
1. Spidertrax wheel spacers and 275/70/17 BFG KM2 tires. Simple upgrade and probably makes the most sense. But I really want 285/70/17 tires.
2. This is what I really want to do. Lift front 1 more notch and that should net me 2.5 of lift in front. Then add a 1 or 1.5 inch Cornfed spacer in the rear. Using the Cornfed spacer and not someone else's because this will let me use my existing sping and airbag set up. Their spacer mounts on top of spring and bounce joust. I tow a boat and im really not a fan of the rake a lot of guys have. Please take no offense. I would consider a Wheelers T13 rear coil as its looking to provide 1.5 inch of lift. I will probably buy JBA ucas if I cant get within spec. I thought these may be better for our northern winters. Tires will be 285/70/17 Ridge Grappler or Goodyear Duratracs. And yes mounting on a 7 inch TRD wheel.For now anyway. I really love that wheel. And I do know that Justin would hook me up FN Wheel but not a fan of center cap options. He does seem like a nice guy though.
With this second option. I really want to know if you think the 285 will work ? Im familiar wih the fender liner mod. And heatgun to mud flap and or removal of flap. And the body mount chop. I will do all if need be.
3. Dont want to but same options as #2 but take 6112 bilstein to the top notch which should be around 3 inchs but I think it would ride stiffer. Then I would have to reconsider a rear spring option.
I know a lot of guys start out with 285/70/17 on the TRD wheel and go to something else because of uneven tire wear or other issue. If I run into same issues then I will probably end up getting ahold of Vince at SCS wheels and get the SR8 wheel when available.
Thanks to everyone on here that have given me great ideas over the last two years and to any input you may share today. Sorry for the long post. We would normally be at the lake today. But unfortunately its been raining here off and on for the last week and today is no different. If I could bring myself to stay off of this site. I think my problems would cure it's self. =)
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