New To Me 2007 SR5 - Just Installed the Lift

[riceride565]

I searched for about 5 weeks before I pulled the trigger on this 2007 SR5 4WD V8 with 92,000. I ended up paying $11,750 for the vehicle and its in great shape, no major rust, interior is good, and everything works well. Even before buying the vehicle I was stockpiling parts and by the time I had the TR4 I ended up having all the parts for the lift along with some lightly used FJ Wheels and new 255/75/R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx tires.
After about a week of driving it stock it was time for the lift.
I went with Bilstein 5100's set at 2.5" in the front with 4X4 FJ Coils from a 2014 along with the new components from the 2014 FJ strut. In the rear I went with 5100's, 4X4 2014 FJ Coils, and a 1.5" Daystar Spacer. FJ Wheels definitly seem to sit out a little further than stock which gives it a more aggressive stance (which I wanted) and the tires look great.
The lift came out pretty much exactly how I wanted it to. Look like it will do well off road but it does not have the monster truck look/feel. Really happy with the results. Next up Satochi Grill Mod and Blacked Out Headlights. Maybe a Gobi Rack down the line, my wallet is in recovery mode at the moment!

 

[ASUMTNEER]

very good price! Nice looking truck, love the wheels and tires. Update your Sig.

 

[riceride565]

very good price! Nice looking truck, love the wheels and tires. Update your Sig.

Signature Updated! Thanks for the reminder. Ya, he wanted $13,900 but I was able to get him down. I looked for a while so I knew if I waited one out a little bit I could get the price I wanted. Thanks for the compliments!

 

[gaterose]

Looks great! I've actually been searching for a set of those same wheels right now so I can get those tires.

 

[riceride565]

Looks great! I've actually been searching for a set of those same wheels right now so I can get those tires.

Thanks man! I got the wheels off of the FJ forum - 5 wheels including shipping for $500. Had to watch the classified there for about 3-4 weeks but very happy with them. They were very lightly used and in excellent shape.

Tires from Tread Depot - $783 including the shipping. I like them a lot.

 

[riceride565]

Thanks man! I got the wheels off of the FJ forum - 5 wheels including shipping for $500. Had to watch the classified there for about 3-4 weeks but very happy with them. They were very lightly used and in excellent shape.

Tires from Tread Depot - $783 including the shipping. I like them a lot.

Note that price is for 4 tires. Not 5. I am using the current spare still and keeping the 5th FJ wheel as a back up for when I screw one of the rims up in the future.

 

[gaterose]

Thanks man! I got the wheels off of the FJ forum - 5 wheels including shipping for $500. Had to watch the classified there for about 3-4 weeks but very happy with them. They were very lightly used and in excellent shape.

Tires from Tread Depot - $783 including the shipping. I like them a lot.

Thanks for the advice, I've kinda been doing the same for a few days. Came across a set of 4 for $225 on Monday and missed out on em by an hour. Now I've been scouring CL and the FJ forum every day.

 

[riceride565]

Thanks for the advice, I've kinda been doing the same for a few days. Came across a set of 4 for $225 on Monday and missed out on em by an hour. Now I've been scouring CL and the FJ forum every day.

Man! $225 for 4 would have been a steal! Luck with the search.

 

[fullboogie]

Looks real good, and I like those rims a lot.

 

[EDness]

how's the tire noise on pavement? I'm debating on these tires or GY duratrac.

 

[LGUMA001]

That looks really good. I've been thinking about getting the same tire in 255/80/17. But after seeing this, I might just stick with the 255/75s. Any more pics of this thing?

 

[riceride565]

That looks really good. I've been thinking about getting the same tire in 255/80/17. But after seeing this, I might just stick with the 255/75s. Any more pics of this thing?

I cant comment yet on the road noise as I have not had them on the highway yet. I have a few more pics, none that good, but Ill post them up for you. Also, these pictures show it totally level, it was loaded with the original tires/rims/suspension components in the rear when I took these photos, it still has a little bit of forward rake, but not much.
(Note: the abandond mansion in the background is not mine!!!)

 

[thatoneguy]

Tasty ride! And a great price!

Those are great rims. I'd love to find an affordable set of those.

 

[SI2IS2T4R]

$$$

That's an amazing price! My 07 T4R SR5 V6 was $16,100 with 104k miles. You got a sweet price! That was in July of 2013 in the PNW.

 

[AUSig]

That looks awesome. I just bought an identical 4Runner (SR5 V8, 4wd, Salsa Red) w/ 108k miles for $14,500! The lift looks good, I may just copy you.

 

[riceride565]

That looks awesome. I just bought an identical 4Runner (SR5 V8, 4wd, Salsa Red) w/ 108k miles for $14,500! The lift looks good, I may just copy you.

Nice! Go for it, the ride is great and to answer an earlier question the road noise, its hardly noticable. Two thumbs up on the over all set up. Im very happy with it.

 

[philskeeter]

Does cooper make a 255/75/r17? Did you type that by mistake or am I just not able to find them on the internet?

 

[blackfc3s]

Those FJ wheels just look so good on the 4runner. What was Toyota thinking haha.

 

[riceride565]

Does cooper make a 255/75/r17? Did you type that by mistake or am I just not able to find them on the internet?

Ya, they are Cooper. Not a mistake. Just Google "255/75/R17 Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx tires" they come right up.

 

[Sporin]

That's an amazing price!

Agreed! Wow!