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Im trying to decide between the daystar 2.5-1.5 or a more expensive all aluminum kit that offers 3-2 clearance.

I am pretty new to the game of accessories since I finally have gone fulltime after graduating and have a little more money to play with. I have always wanted to fix her up, just has not been reasonable.

So... we are looking at 160 for the daystar and 215 for the other aluminum kit.
Below is a link to the other.

What do you guys suggest? is the extra .5 inch in front and rear worth the extra 55 dollars? Thanks for the help!!! I read often but post little

Aluminum Lift Kit 3" Fr 2" Rr 4Runner 03-10 4WD | eBay
 
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What's your 4runner (v6 or v8, 2wd or 4wd)? I'd go with the Daystar, 1/2" to me isn't really noticeable. You can read up on aluminum vs poly spacers. Some say aluminum make noise, some say poly will settle over time. Both do the same job, so it's up to you. I had no issues with my aluminum spacers.
 
Ive been happy with my daystar kit. Its very quiet and easy to install. If you plan on moving up to a full suspension id just go with the cheaper.
 
Some members did baby steps by going w/ a Spacer Lift & many members Did It Right The First Time.

I currently still have my Daystar Spacer Lift...after 2 month, I was ready to upgrade. I haven't upgraded yet, because the wallet won't let me!!

Anywho...I was reading about Daystar Spacer Lift for over a year if not two. I landed a Used Daystar Spacer Lift Kit & was hyped up to install them. If you don't know how to do suspension, you'll easily spend $300 on labor alone. Good thing I have a friend w/ a shop, I was able to help w/ my supervision as a peace of mind. My goodness...all that work just for a slight increase. If I did it all over again...I would go straight to Coilovers.
 
I have the Daystar Spacer Lift & I was drooling over it for a year till I finally caved in.

It definately looks nice, but it's the same travel as stock, because you're just adding a spacer to extend the stock strut/shock assembly.

I actually help do the install & it's so much work for so little improvement.

I don't regret doing it, because if I didn't do it, I wouldn't have known this information.

If I did it all over again, I'd go with...

• OME

or

• Overland Warehouse Radflo 2.5

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I didn't replace my UCA, because I stuck only stepped up to 32" tires, if you were to step up to 33" or higher, then you need them for clearance.

As for alignment...only the Toe Angle for the front are adjustable, and my Caster Angle wasn't out of whacked too much, my vehicle is traveling perfectly straight.

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If you need photos or have questions about the Daystar Spacer Lift...please let me know. Actually if you need a Tutorial in installing a lift, let me know.
 
Thanks so much for the help guys. I just order the daystar 2.5-1.5 for 150 dollars.

I am thinking about getting the spidertrax spacers. Is it worth the 200 dollars?

Also, might be a bit on new, bigger tires... Should I wait to put the kit on till the tires or will it look ok with stock for a bit?
 
When you do new tires you'll need an alignment. When you do the lift you'll need an alignment. Therefore, I advise doing them at the same time (or close). Spacers depends on tire size you're going to run. I really like them and think they give the 4runner a totally different look, worth it IMO. You need to look into the All Pro spacers (make sure they're hub-centric). They are cheaper than Spidertrax and have a very good reputation from what I've seen.

Also, you didn't answer my questions, 2wd/4wd and v6/v8?
 
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