Lift and Tire Central (pics)... Post 'em Up!

WXman said:
Went back to Chrysler. Got tired of the mechanical issues and paying double cost for parts. Never had any trouble with Jeeps and Dodges over the previous decades so I went back to what I know.
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Hmm.. Don't think I've ever heard of anyone switching from Toyota to Jeep because of reliability, though I've heard it the other way quite a few times.

Good luck with the new ride!
 
littlehandegan said:
1'' Daystar Budget Boost in front

255/75/17 Kenda Klever MT - Great tires so far. Only $520 for all 4.


We get snow every 4-5 years, so this was a big deal!

EDIT: Hmm after seeing these pictures it makes it look like I need some wheel spacers. Opinions?

spacers make the t4r look 100 times better in my opinion. I have an 07 with the wider fender flares like yours. I went with 1.25 up front and 1.5 in the rear. all 4 are allpro hubcentric. tires sit pretty much flush with the fender now with stock sport wheels and tires. 0 issues with the spacers since install
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luckyman said:
Hi there, i'm new to 4runners, just bought a 2007 sr5 with V6 engine... I really love it! The only thing is that the suspension look too soft in the rear. So i buy and install FJ springs in the rear (let's say that i bought after market parts not toyota OEM... money save$$) I've seen there so much wonderful runners that i want to level it at least and buy some off road tires... Since i installed the FJ springs what should i buy next to finish the job? Let me try this:

- FJ cruiser front shocks and springs... + 1/2'' lift
- On the rear change the shocks also (still OEM and i have 82000 miles) should i buy FJ shocks models also?

also (this will be noob question...) what XRAS??? Doh

Thanks for helping!!!
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I installed 2011 TT FJ springs with bilstein 5100s front and rear. The ride is great, not to stiff but wayyyyy more responsive and solid to drive. I even tow a trailer occasionally and it handles much better with this suspension combo. I recommend the 5100s. PLus theres a million other users that have installed them and the price is pretty good.

The Xreas suspension in a nutshell is all 4 shocks sharing the same fluid, there connected by fluid lines and it distributes fluid where needed to stop body roll and nose dive. Over engineering at its finest. Personally, I thought the XREAS was a let down.
Its only good for one thing in my opinion. Driving in straight lines on highways. feels real soft and floaty. Some people like this, I don't. I loved watching the fluid bleed from my XREAS when I removed them. It was a good day......
 
RaceTRaCk said:
Just installed my lift this week. Had the truck for a month. Still got a long way to go on it.

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What kind of bug deflector is that? I really like the look of it!
 
bison runner lift tire and paint

Hi Guys First post on here I got my rig for a few month and just installed the bilsteins 5100 set at 1.75 and ff springs all around, daystar 1.5 in rear.

very pleased with the result.

I still have a new front daystar 2.5 if someone is interested.
 

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Looks good, Bison! Any more side profile pics? I'm looking at a similar setup (FJ+5100) and am trying to decide between a rear 1" cornfed or 1.5" daystar spacer. Thanks!

bisonrunner said:
Hi Guys First post on here I got my rig for a few month and just installed the bilsteins 5100 set at 1.75 and ff springs all around, daystar 1.5 in rear.

very pleased with the result.

I still have a new front daystar 2.5 if someone is interested.
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texas4rnr said:
I can finally be in this thread! After a frustrating week, I got my Runner back with brand new XREAS and the Toytec 3/2 spacers. I love it I love it I love it. (Though maybe eventually once XREAS flakes out again I'll get a suspension lift) . More pictures to come. Love it!
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Texas Edition??? Is that a real thing?
curious to know what your rigs hieght measurements are after the lift?
Center of wheel to fender maybe?
 
bagginz said:
Texas Edition??? Is that a real thing?
curious to know what your rigs hieght measurements are after the lift?
Center of wheel to fender maybe?
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Nah I added the Texas Edition badging using the Tundra Texas Edition badging they use here. Metal Miller is making me a custom front Texas Star emblem badge. I can measure the height for ya but it feels way higher. I haven't figured out how to smoothly climb in yet so I look like a girl who can't handle the rig. Doh! Drives great still but turns are stiff.
 
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Budget boost and General Grabbers 265/70/17's installed today!
Drives straight now that I don't have 3 different brand tires!
 

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2003 Limited 4x4



Specs:

Front- Bilstein 5100 Struts with 885 OME coils set at 1.75"
Toytec Top-Mount Spacers

Rear- Toytec SuperFlex Coils
Bilstein 5100 rear shocks

BFG A/T KO 285/70/17
Sport wheels
spidertraxx 1.25" spacers
 
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