More Lift from TRD Pro kit

Berty_K

Berty_K

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I've come the the realization that my TRD Pro kit has netted me 1.5" of overall lift, rather than the 2.5" I thought I had.

Did some research and found stock hub to fender for our 4th gens is 19" up front and 21" (https://www.toyota-4runner.org/1435178-post16.html). So, while I netted 2.5" of total lift up front, by hub to fender is 20.5", which leads me to conclude I only have 1.5" of lift over stock height. My old suspension had sagged an inch.

I want 2.5" of front end list, so about 1 more inch.

I see the following 3 options:
1) New springs
2) Preload spacer
3) Top plate spacer

I'd prefer to go the route of new springs, however, I'm not sure what springs I'd need to go with. I think TRD pro springs are rebranded eibach 600# springs. However, I do not know this for certain. So I'm not sure what spring would give me more lift.

This leads me to the second two options: spacers. I understand they'll degrade ride quality and dont compare to a pure suspension lift, but most of my driving is on road and I don't do any serious off road driving. I like the idea of spacers because I'll know for certain the kind of net lift they'll give me.

Thoughts?

Also a question: isnt using a preload spacer the same as setting struts at a higher perch? The TRD Pro front struts are the 6112s, but without the different perch options.

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Berty_K said:
I've come the the realization that my TRD Pro kit has netted me 1.5" of overall lift, rather than the 2.5" I thought I had.

Did some research and found stock hub to fender for our 4th gens is 19" up front and 21" (https://www.toyota-4runner.org/1435178-post16.html). So, while I netted 2.5" of total lift up front, by hub to fender is 20.5", which leads me to conclude I only have 1.5" of lift over stock height. My old suspension had sagged an inch.

I want 2.5" of front end list, so about 1 more inch.

I see the following 3 options:
1) New springs
2) Preload spacer
3) Top plate spacer

I'd prefer to go the route of new springs, however, I'm not sure what springs I'd need to go with. I think TRD pro springs are rebranded eibach 600# springs. However, I do not know this for certain. So I'm not sure what spring would give me more lift.

This leads me to the second two options: spacers. I understand they'll degrade ride quality and dont compare to a pure suspension lift, but most of my driving is on road and I don't do any serious off road driving. I like the idea of spacers because I'll know for certain the kind of net lift they'll give me.

Thoughts?

Also a question: isnt using a preload spacer the same as setting struts at a higher perch? The TRD Pro front struts are the 6112s, but without the different perch options.

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I can tell you that the 6112 comes with a 700# spring which feels perfect for a stock V6 with no winch or other stuff.

I am on the 4th of 6 notches and I am at 21.5". I will be going up to the 6th notch soon as I'm putting heavier duty spring in the rear.
 
YetiX said:
I can tell you that the 6112 comes with a 700# spring which feels perfect for a stock V6 with no winch or other stuff.



I am on the 4th of 6 notches and I am at 21.5". I will be going up to the 6th notch soon as I'm putting heavier duty spring in the rear.
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Are you referring to the TRD kit? I want to be a bit higher.

I think the TRD springs are 600#. Cant remember where I read that though.

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Berty_K said:
Are you referring to the TRD kit? I want to be a bit higher.

I think the TRD springs are 600#. Cant remember where I read that though.

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No, I'm referring to buying 6112 coilovers from Bilstein. They come with a 700# spring. If your spring is a 600#, you might want to try a 700# and see if that nets you any lift. It should.

There are a few threads on here about the TRD Pro kit. Might want to look at a couple of those to see if they have the info you need. I looked at a couple of those and that's why I went with the 6112 over buying a TRD Pro kit.
 
If you are referring to trd pro suspension I did it and I'll give you my take.

1st the 4runner trd has a 13x550lb spring
2nd fj crusier trd has a 14x600lb spring

If you are looking for good ride quality with like about 1" lift go for it. If you are looking for more then 1" lift with this it's a waste of ****ing time. I spent more money then I wanted just to make this work out to the height I wanted.

You either blow 600-800 bux on a trd kit new or used from someone since toyota doesnt sell it anymore. Then you either have to buy that level kit from toytec for the 5th trd pro for like 400 something bux. Which it include rear springs, front bottom 1" spacer and .5 or 3/4 top plate. Which does cause more preload on the shock and early failure. Or just buy the front spacers. **** it I went that route because i got tired of trying to figure this out. I didnt have to buy that kit bc I already had rear fj springs with 1.5 daystar spacers.

Then I went a little further and swapped out my camburg uca for spc and swapped out the red spring for the 14x700lb king spring bc kf my steel bumper. It looks really good now and sits like 4" but I wish I went a different route but no one had any info on this. So i ended up making my info by buying this and that and tried what looked good and didnt look good or worked.

So in the end just buy a toytec boss 3" kit or something already known and put together.
 
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