Leveling Kit Questions

[jreiter]

The 3 oem ones are very long and probably long enough to use with the spacer and not use the 3 that came with the spacer. As a rule of thumb ,you should have at least 1 thread seen or even after the nuts are tightened down.
Either that or compress the spring to change them as as you said might as well use the other spacer for that.

Just an FYI for everyone since I see this come up quite a bit. I have a 2011 TE, and I installed the Toytec top plate spacers. The oem top plate studs were not quite long enough to get through the spacers and did not have enough thread left for the nuts. We did indeed have to replace the oem studs with the Toytec longer replacement studs.

To clarify, you do have to compress the springs to get the top plate studs out. The springs are pressing up against the bottom of the studs, so there is no way to remove the studs without first getting the springs out of the way. (i.e. Compressing them.)

Many people also make the argument that if you're going to go through the effort of compressing the springs, why not do a full suspension upgrade, or perhaps do the preload spacers. There are a couple of reasons for that:

• Preload spacers do indeed require the same effort to install as the top plate spacers (since you have to compress the springs either way). However, the preload the springs will slightly increase the spring stiffness in the front. If you do not want a stiffer front spring rate on the car (if you like it how it is), then you don't want the preload springs.
• New shocks, or even a full new suspension, are more expensive than just the spacers. Spacers are very inexpensive, and if all you want to do is raise up the front a bit without messing with the rest of the suspension feel or performance, then simple spacers are your best bet.

I have no problem with preload spacers and full suspension upgrades (I'm a big fan!), but not everyone wants that. Some people like how the 4runner rides, and they just want to get that front lifted a little to make it level. Top plate spacers will be your cheapest and best bet in that case.

 

[gbarr]

I have a 2014 4wd sr5 4runner. How much do the top plate spacers actually raise the front, I'am not looking for a lift kit, just to raise the front some. The top plate spacers look to be only about 1/2 to 3/4 inch, is this the amount they will raise the front? Thank you"all so much.

 

[rok medic]

Any one used /know what brand this is ? Says. Made in America

 

[Bevo]

Any one used /know what brand this is ? Says. Made in America

Daystar most likely.

 

[rok medic]

No I don't think so had several daystarts in the past , it says bds and truxx but not under either web site . I'm wondering if there is a difference in poly spacers anyway thinking about picking it up save $40 bucks

 

[Schuess835]

Any one used /know what brand this is ? Says. Made in America

Is anyone concerned that this does not include a diff drop? Most of the leveling kits I have seen include one.

 

[rok medic]

Usually if it hit 3" up front it will have one -or that's what I notice a shop told me 2.5 won't hurt anything but if you go 3 you need one for sure

 

[rok medic]

Usually if it hit 3" up front it will have one -or that's what I notice a shop told me 2.5 won't hurt anything but if you go 3 you need one for sure

 

[Ezlife45]

Are there any benefits to leveling kits other than aesthetics?

I think this is another way to phrase this question: There is a spot on my regular route where my front suspension bottoms out above a certain speed. Will a leveling kit help increase my available suspension travel so that I won't hit the bump stops?

I'm waiting to hear a 4 runner answer specifically for the top plate spacers, but for my other ride coil spring spacers did alleviate the problem above.

 

[rok medic]

If I just want to lift the front level what size do I need

 

[Dirty Mick]

Is this combo possible, and would it be level?

2014 LTD

Front > top spacer and the larger preload spacer
Rear > top spacer

Thanks

 

[MagLE]

'16 LE Slight Level

I'm looking at the Toytec 1/2" front spacers to put on to level out my '16 Limited. Approximately how much would it raise the front of my vehicle? i've heard ranges from anywhere from 1/2" to a full 1". These are the top plate spacers (1/2" actual dimensional height). Anyone have pics of this size front lift?

Not looking for a full level if I can help it, don't want to totally kill my gas mileage as its a daily driver for me. Plus I don't mind a slight rake.

I put on Cooper ATP 275/55 R20 on Black Rhino Sidewinder (-12) and I'm trying to get rid of the slight rubbing. I've already pulled off the mudflaps and I still get rubbing in forward and reverse. Not a huge deal, just kind of annoying.. :frusty:

Thanks!

 

[RonJR]

A 1/2" spacer will lift the front ~1" (.9" to be exact - the ratio of lift to spacer is 1.8:1).

For the rear the ratio is 1:1.

 

[MagLE]

A 1/2" spacer will lift the front ~1" (.9" to be exact - the ratio of lift to spacer is 1.8:1).

For the rear the ratio is 1:1.

Is that the same for the top plate vs. the coil spacer?

 

[RonJR]

Yes.