Leveling out my 4th gen..
- Thread starter BlkSS1755
- Start date
MAC4Runner
New member
4Route -
What's the overall height of your 4R with the Revtek lift? Can you still fit in a standard garage with your load warrior?
BTW - Excellent job on the install. I've been following the thread on yotatech. Glad to see you finally got it done. :beer:
TIA
What's the overall height of your 4R with the Revtek lift? Can you still fit in a standard garage with your load warrior?
BTW - Excellent job on the install. I've been following the thread on yotatech. Glad to see you finally got it done. :beer:
TIA
4route
New member
I'll run out and measure it in just a second, but yes, I can still fit in a standard garage even with the megawarrior and lift 
I was worried about that, but it definitely does fit as long as I don't go over the little bump up into our garage at 50 mph!
Thanks for the compliment on the install ... it was very very tough in the beginning just trying to figure out a strategy, and just wrenching those spring compressors with an unpowered ratchet ... but now that I've done it once, I could probably do it again in about 3-4 hours. I'll be trying to finish up the writeup this weekend, so hopefully that'll help a little for anyone planning on doing something similar.
Are you thinking of getting a lift kit on yours?? If so, I'd be glad to help by answering any other questions you might have! I'll go out and measure the truck right now...
I was worried about that, but it definitely does fit as long as I don't go over the little bump up into our garage at 50 mph!
Thanks for the compliment on the install ... it was very very tough in the beginning just trying to figure out a strategy, and just wrenching those spring compressors with an unpowered ratchet ... but now that I've done it once, I could probably do it again in about 3-4 hours. I'll be trying to finish up the writeup this weekend, so hopefully that'll help a little for anyone planning on doing something similar.
Are you thinking of getting a lift kit on yours?? If so, I'd be glad to help by answering any other questions you might have! I'll go out and measure the truck right now...
4route
New member
Remember how I said I fall out of my truck now? Well, as you know, I enjoy that, and it makes me smile ... but I can see how that would be a thing you'd not necessarily want to mention to your wife if you hope to lift it. Therefore, be sure to keep in mind that she could lift the runner and keep the running boards and not have any problems at all! Actually, lifting it might actually make the running boards useful!
Even my mom likes the truck lifted!
Actually, lifting it might actually make the running boards useful!Even my mom likes the truck lifted!
I'm slightly confused...
This is my first post on this forum, so hello to everyone. I purchased my 04 SE back in May and have been reading this forum ever since.
I, too, would like to level out my vehicle, but I am slightly confused while reading the posts of various members on how they decided to handle it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but
Biff used 2.5 Daystar spacers in front
4Route used 3" Revetek spacers in front and 2.5" in the rear
MAC4Runner used 1" in Front.
Now, I am somewhat confused on how these 3 different options all resulted in leveling the 4th gen 4Runner. I measured from the ground to the front fender (33.5") and the ground to the rear fender (36"). Now, in my case, the obvious option would be to put 2.5 spacers in the front. Is this correct?
Please pardon my ignoarce, since I'm failry new to the 'mod' scene, but is there something that I'm missing? Are there other factors that I am not taking into consideration? Thanks for any advice or insights....
Pennywise
This is my first post on this forum, so hello to everyone. I purchased my 04 SE back in May and have been reading this forum ever since.
I, too, would like to level out my vehicle, but I am slightly confused while reading the posts of various members on how they decided to handle it. Correct me if I'm wrong, but
Biff used 2.5 Daystar spacers in front
4Route used 3" Revetek spacers in front and 2.5" in the rear
MAC4Runner used 1" in Front.
Now, I am somewhat confused on how these 3 different options all resulted in leveling the 4th gen 4Runner. I measured from the ground to the front fender (33.5") and the ground to the rear fender (36"). Now, in my case, the obvious option would be to put 2.5 spacers in the front. Is this correct?
Please pardon my ignoarce, since I'm failry new to the 'mod' scene, but is there something that I'm missing? Are there other factors that I am not taking into consideration? Thanks for any advice or insights....
Pennywise
4route
New member
Nope, if you put 2.5" in the front, your 4Runner will start to look like a rocketship. I've made mine level with a 4.5" lift in front and 3.5" in the rear ... basically, lifting the front either .5" or 1" higher than the rear will level it out. When I had 4" in the front and 2.5" in the rear, things measured pretty level, but due to the body shape, it looked like a rocket! And that was only 1.5" difference ...
Anyway, I definitely recommend that you only lift the front .5" - 1" higher than the rear.
If you do not plan on lifting the rear at all (as you mentioned only front spacers) then you will definitely want less than 2" ... unless you have the rear air leveling suspension (which supposedly levels itself out).
I hope this helps! Basically, people just do it to get the look they want, and despite what measurements say, the truck will NOT LOOK level with 2.5" in the front and nothing in the rear. It will appear to be sagging in the rear, severely.
Anyway, I definitely recommend that you only lift the front .5" - 1" higher than the rear.
If you do not plan on lifting the rear at all (as you mentioned only front spacers) then you will definitely want less than 2" ... unless you have the rear air leveling suspension (which supposedly levels itself out).
I hope this helps! Basically, people just do it to get the look they want, and despite what measurements say, the truck will NOT LOOK level with 2.5" in the front and nothing in the rear. It will appear to be sagging in the rear, severely.
4Route, thanks for the prompt response. Looking at the previous posts, it appears that Biff used 2.5 in the front and from the pictures of his rig, it looks pretty good.
Are there any other factors that I should take into account before I do the lift? Does a 2.5 inch spacer mean that I will get 2.5 inches of lift in the front or is it more complicated than that?
Thanks 4Route. I value your opinion. I just want to review all my options so hopefully I could do it right the first time.
Are there any other factors that I should take into account before I do the lift? Does a 2.5 inch spacer mean that I will get 2.5 inches of lift in the front or is it more complicated than that?
Thanks 4Route. I value your opinion. I just want to review all my options so hopefully I could do it right the first time.
