New 4runner Owner looking for info.

[ATaylor]

Just purchased a 2004 limited 4runner 4.7L V8 all time 4WD. Pics coming soon.
This truck is my daily driver, it will see some off road but nothing extreme. (I have an '87 Toyota for my weekend warrior trips.) I am wanting a much more aggressive look. Any suggestions on what to do?

Looking for a 3" Spacer lift kit. What is the best one to install? or should I step up to full spring and shock lift?

Also looking to fab. my own sliders, any of you willing to post pics of your sliders to give me an idea of how they should lay out.

Also looking for more info. on the Xreas suspension , and how do I know if my truck has it or not.

Any more information you would be willing to divulge will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[Dawg4Runner]

Just purchased a 2004 limited 4runner 4.7L V8 all time 4WD. Pics coming soon.
This truck is my daily driver, it will see some off road but nothing extreme. (I have an '87 Toyota for my weekend warrior trips.) I am wanting a much more aggressive look. Any suggestions on what to do?

Looking for a 3" Spacer lift kit. What is the best one to install? or should I step up to full spring and shock lift?

Also looking to fab. my own sliders, any of you willing to post pics of your sliders to give me an idea of how they should lay out.

Also looking for more info. on the Xreas suspension , and how do I know if my truck has it or not.

Any more information you would be willing to divulge will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for the help.

Congratulations

1. Depends on your budget. I always recommend replacing the system rather then running spacers.
- Toytec offers a variety of kits that may fit your needs and budget.

- Overland Warehouse kits are designed by 4Runner owners and are specifically valved for our 4Runners. Fully rebuildable, great customer service

- IconVehicleDynamics is what I run. I've been very happy with them. There's more info in my Build Thread link below.

2. Take a look here. Just too many examples to post here. Weld on is the strongest but I went with bolt on since I like having the option of removing them if needed. I have DeMello OffRoad Hybrid sliders.

If I did it again, I'd have a kickout at the rear passenger door like These 5th Gen budbuilts.

3. There should be a hydraulic line coming from each shock. Here's a nice write up by J.A. 2007 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition Lift. There's also a nice write up on spacer lifts on his site if that's the route you want to go.

 

[berettashot117]

sorry I can't post up links (I'm on my iPhone) but the search bar is your best bet, I know there are a ton of great threads already on all the subjects your interested in

 

[imdav2u]

If your truck has Xreas,the shocks will have hydralic lines attached to them.

 

[Snuph]

http://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/lift/tn_xreas.jpg
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/32017-how-identify-x-reas-suspension.html
Im in the process of scrapping my XREAS and replacing it with a toytec ultimate lift

 

[ATaylor]

thanks for the info. I hope to post pics soon as I start the process.

 

[JPWendtinc]

I agree with Dawg. Replacing the shocks and springs is always the best option. However, if your existing suspension is good, and looks like it may last a long time, a spacer lift may be more budgetary.

The easiest, fastest, cheapest way to gain aggressiveness is a set of wheel spacers and removing your running boards. That's just my humble opinion.:hatsoff:

 

[rockwall]

If you want an agressive looking daily driver, I recommend the Cornfed 3/2 Lift kit, Spidertrax spacers, and good tires.

Other upgrades will be unnecessary if you will not be off roading.

 

[ATaylor]

I just ordered Daystar's 2 1/2" Spacers. The previous owner painted the wheels black, and also painted over the silver center piece on both the front and back bumpers. It was a great idea, but not a good paint job. The paint on my wheels is chipping, and I have already removed the paint on the bumpers to the original gray color the plastic bumpers are made from. I keep reading about this plasti-dip, but have never heard of it until reading it here. Can anyone explain that to me?
Is it the way to go to black-out my bumpers and wheels?
If not what would you suggest?

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[krupnation]

I just ordered Daystar's 2 1/2" Spacers. The previous owner painted the wheels black, and also painted over the silver center piece on both the front and back bumpers. It was a great idea, but not a good paint job. The paint on my wheels is chipping, and I have already removed the paint on the bumpers to the original gray color the plastic bumpers are made from. I keep reading about this plasti-dip, but have never heard of it until reading it here. Can anyone explain that to me?
Is it the way to go to black-out my bumpers and wheels?
If not what would you suggest?

Thanks for the input guys.

Plasti-dip is a great way to cover your wheels and bumpers. It's very much like spray paint but the beauty is if you don't like the look, it peels right off. I've plasti-dipped my grill, all emblems, and my wheels and it has held up great so far. There are others on this forum that have plasti-dipped door handles, running boards, and interior bits as well. It's super cheap also ($6 a can at Lowes). Look at my pics or use the search bar to see some examples. Congrats on the new rig!