Need some information about lifts.

[lowcel]

I'm at the early stages of planning a lift on my 2012 SR5. Unlike most people I can admit that I am doing it mostly for looks. I rarely go off road, when I do it is only to go visit my dad up on top of a hill at the cemetery. With that said, what route should I go?

I don't want a big lift, just enough to fit some KO2 275/70x17's and have a little wheel well left over. I'm thinking 2 1/2" to 3" in the front and 1" to 2" in the rear.

I was originally planning on going with spacers but it seems like a lot of people are unhappy going that route. So, I am now leaning towards springs. Is there much difference between different brands? Also, with lift springs in the back will airbags still work when I am hauling a trailer?

Last but not least, with a small lift like I am planning will I need the rear differential drop kit?

Please forgive my ignorance, this is the first vehicle I have ever lifted.

* edit - coilovers are currently out of my budget.

 

[Mistaken]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/165065-5th-gen-4runner-lift-buyers-guide.html

Now read, read and read some more. Also, check the lifted pic thread to see what setups look like and the owners review of their setup.

 

[lowcel]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/165065-5th-gen-4runner-lift-buyers-guide.html

Now read, read and read some more. Also, check the lifted pic thread to see what setups look like and the owners review of their setup.

Thank you. I checked the stickies with no luck. Of course, I could have opened up the Modifications, write-ups, etc sticky and found that. Oops.

 

[Mistaken]

Thank you. I checked the stickies with no luck. Of course, I could have opened up the Modifications, write-ups, etc sticky and found that. Oops.

No problem. Happy modding!

 

[lowcel]

Thanks to [MENTION=115334]Mistaken[/MENTION] I just placed my order for a lift kit. I'm looking forward to installing it this coming weekend.

 

[TrkyMfns]

Be sure to post pics here when you do.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/65893-post-your-lifted-pix-here.html

 

[pauldavis]

For what it's worth I have spacers and they work great. My ride feels the same as it did stock. If your going for looks I think spacers is a good option. I paid $500 total for the spacers and install. I'll eventually do a full suspension upgrade but for now the spacers allow me to have the tire size I want.

 

[lowcel]

I went with Bilstein 5100's with daystar spacers in the back.

 

[Mistaken]

arty:

 

[lowcel]

Now to decide on a set of wheels and tires. I'll probably be running around with the factory wheels and tires for a couple of weeks. Hope it doesn't look too bad.

 

[kapp_badbloodz]

A lot of people are happy with their bilsteins and stock coil setup. Low budget and effective lift option.