Leveling kit for 5th Gen

[hragle]

Anybody know how to install a leveling kit for the 2011 4Runner Limited with the weird inter-connected shock setup? I love the 4Runner but don't particularly like the nosedive look. I would like to raise the front end at least 2" to level it out.

 

[coldryder]

One way of leveling is to install Bilstein 5100 adjustable front shocks. You can also installe the 5100 rear shocks. The rears don't add any lift. Run a search with the term "5100" and you'll find a lot of threads about this.

 

[silversx]

his xreas limited can't just install 5100 as easily.. shops have said they'd have to complete uninstall the xreas to put in 5100s..

when i had my 5100 installed.. the first thing they said was thank god you dont have xreas because it's a pain in the ass for them..

5100s made a HUGE difference in my sr5 handling.. i have this curve i go thru every day on my way home... i used to take that long curve in my lancer evo going 60+.. after i got my sr5 i was going like 30 and felt i was going to flip over.. now with 5100s i take the curve at 50+ easy and stable.. posted speed limit is 30

:thumb3:

 

[Turn_down]

Did you just do the fronts, or all 4 corners?

 

[silversx]

Did you just do the fronts, or all 4 corners?

all 4 .. cuz i wanted handling improvments too .. not only level

 

[coldryder]

his xreas limited can't just install 5100 as easily.. shops have said they'd have to complete uninstall the xreas to put in 5100s..

:thumb3:

Your are quite right. I should have read more carefully.

My experience with the 5100s mirrors yours. They are a great improvement to my SR5.

 

[Turn_down]

SO would a set of OME's be overkill if I don't plan on doing much offroad stuff? I just want better handling and a slight lift. Maybe 2/1.5 or 3/2. Would Billsteins be the better way to go? Did you use the stock springs?

Spacers are an option, but won't improve handling at all (I don't think).