Lift...and lean?

[Special-k]

Yes, I know the 4R will lean to the driver's side due to fuel tank, etc. I'm just looking for what others have done *successfully* to solve

I have a 2010 Limited, and prior to the lift it did not lean. Here's a pic of the front xreas shocks, you can see how one coil (the top one) is a thicker gauge, assumedly providing more support on the driver's side.

Added a few extra pics post lift, right now the lean is about 1/2" and we already took the driver's side up two notches on the COs (about 1/4"). I went Toytec Boss 3/2 w/UCAs, Goodridge 2" extended brake lines, and Duratrac 295/65/18 on Method NV 18x9 (et-12). Also added the DeeZee running boards. I LOVE the new feel, especially under braking, it's almost like a whole new truck! At first I was concerned scrapping xreas but I have no regrets at all. (Must admit I am someone who likes a firmer ride, other car is a modified BMW M3).

So, down to the real question, what is everyone else with adjustable coil overs doing to solve the lean? Here are my options, I'm going to give it ~500mi to settle before next trip to shop:

A. Simply adjust the drivers side up (more height) until it's where it needs to be to be level.
B. Use spacers (this way both front L/R shocks are at the same height and same spring loading)
C. Combination of A and B (just a thought)
D. Just live with it how it is and stop letting my OCD get the best of me

 

[philsey]

I have no answer for you, but I want to compliment your truck. I would not ordinarily like those wheels (bit blingy) but they are a great choice on a MG LE.

I also like your RB, as it has no chrome strip, like mine does. May I ask what it is please? Sorry for the 'jack.

EDIT: Yikes, reading comprehension=fail. "Also added the DeeZee running boards".. Hope I'm in before [MENTION=81573]Stifler[/MENTION] busts me.

 

[cbielat]

I had a little lean with my first lift which I used a spacer on the left side in the rear to even things out. I don't have it so much with my current lift.

 

[1engineer]

I don't think it was "Lift... and Lean"
I'm pretty sure it was "Bend...and Snap!"

 

[SoCal4Run]

Got the lean too after installing 5100 shocks all around. Wasn't really expecting it on a truck with only 5k on the clock, but it's there. Got the OME trim spacer from Toytec for the driver's rear, but haven't put it in yet. Worried it might over correct to leaning the other direction. Like you, I'm wondering whether to do it, or to try and ignore my OCD tendencies, which is easier said than done.

 

[Stifler]

EDIT: Yikes, reading comprehension=fail. "Also added the DeeZee running boards".. Hope I'm in before [MENTION=81573]Stifler[/MENTION] busts me.

I was like... "Really"ound:

 

[shaneotool]

Truck looks great man -

I would just try to always park on uneven surfaces..

 

[2014 Warthog]

At 1/2 inch or less I personally don't worry. But more than that becomes noticeable.

Tthis weekend I'm putting in a 75 lb battery and if that pushes me over on the lean I'll try adjusting the drivers side coil some.

Why Toyota? WHY did you put the battery to the drivers side?!? Battery, driver, gastank, WTH? Even the Jack is on the driver side! That's a good 400 pounds weight on one side with a full tank even with a normal, modest 180lb male driver.

Older yota trucks had the tank and even the battery on the other side. Tank on driver side I understand but the battery should be on the other side for some balance

 

[rjfowler]

My 2010 LTD is sagging pre-lift by about .75" on the front driver side. Some pictures are here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/171989-rubbing-due-front-end-sag.html

I just ordered the ToyTec 2.5"/1.5" lift/level kit, and they recommended putting an extra .25" spacer on the front driver side.

 

[E-ROCKER]

Depeneding on a full tank or empty tank of gas the lean will constantly change. I have my coil overs set so that with a full tank both sides are even, but then when the tank is at 1/4 where I usually fill up it will bring the driver side roughly 1/4" higher and the passenger side drops roughly 1/4" which puts it at about 1/2" difference.

 

[Friolles]

I just noticed today i have an almost 2" lean on the rear of my 4runner towards my drivers side while my fronts are perfectly level.

Currently have icon stage 2 lift kit with OME 889 rear coils.

Would the daystar 1.5" lift on JUST the rear driverside coil correct it enough or should i tone it down with a 1" lift correction with cornfed spacers?

 

[Sleeter]

Go drive through some mud and dirt, lean seems to disappear.

 

[mrblah]

you should carry a level to make sure you always park on level ground.