Post your LIFTED pix here!

quick question for ya, where in the bay are you located? Im over here in Sac and am looking for a shop for my suspension install (when/what I decide - prolly toytec ultimate). Thompsons in Placerville is more than qualified but wouldn't mind the cost to be a lil cheaper for the labor... thanks!

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Hey there. I was wondering if you had any luck with finding shops in the Sac/Bay Area? I'm looking to get my Icon kit installed in a couple of weeks. Thanks.
 
Tuff Country UCA 4" kit, 5100 Bilstein, 17x 9 procomp, 285/70/17 Dtracs

She's got about 6000 miles on er now.
 

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Looks good. How does it ride compared to stock suspension?
Sorry, I haven't been on in a couple of days, work is a bear. :brick:The ride is so much better, cured the nosedive while braking and handles the sharper turns nicely. You will not be disappointed with this lift/suspension upgrade. Mike is excellent to deal with, will answer any questions you ave and if you have anything special you are looking at, he will be happy to give you advice on the recommended set up.
 
this was by far the worst thread I could have clicked on first. My '17 isnt even 24 hours old yet and I'm already budgeting mods.

I'm screwed.

I hear ya. I live in SoFla and will never do off road stuff but the Ive already gone down to my local shop to price out all the options I can get.
 
You'll regret a 3" spacer. It'll ride like a tank, trust me, made that mistake when I lifted my Tacoma. Save up and but the ToyTec Ultimate or Boss kit.

Agreed, spacer lift 4" tuff country UCA lift rode like a tank until I replaced all struts with 5100's and replaced front spring with the TRD stock coils, which is basically the same coil as the B86112 leveling kit. Spring rates of the sr5 coils did not match up well with the damping of the 5100's. there was another thread that indicated the springs in the B86112 kit are the same as TRD platform, this I don't know for sure but it helped. Now to tackle the driveline issues...
 
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Looks great. I had a 2011 FJ with a Toytec kit on it as well. Where in VA are you located? Midlothian,Chesterfield,Richmond here.

My new to me 14 TE. My previous build was an 08 FJ with a Toytec Ultimate lift....loved that vehicle and the lift, but it was getting small (and old, lol).

I went with the Bilstein 5100 kit this time to save a few bucks. So far I'm pleased. I got the ride height and reduction of nose dive I expected from the Toytec kit. 255 80 17 ST Maxxs are in the near future. JBA UCAs will be here today.

I figured I'd post a pic of it with the OEM sized tires so guys that were in my shoes can see what it looks like prior to being able to get new rubber, lol.

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Agreed, spacer lift 4" tuff country UCA lift rode like a tank until I replaced all struts with 5100's and replaced front spring with the TRD stock coils, which is basically the same coil as the B86112 leveling kit. Spring rates of the sr5 coils did not match up well with the damping of the 5100's. there was another thread that indicated the springs in the B86112 kit are the same as TRD platform, this I don't know for sure but it helped. Now to tackle the driveline issues...

You're not at 4" up front on your 4Runner are you? 3" is absolute max unless you drop the frame down otherwise your CV angles are going to be insane and your shafts wont last long.
 
OME BP-51 Medium rear spring, 285-70-17 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on Level 8 MK6 17X9 -12 offset
 

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Cody2 Bilstein 6112/5160

Brother (user phqduphead) and I spent a few hours replacing my stock suspension with new UCAs, Bilstein 6112 and 5160, and ToyTec Superflex rear coil. Looks good to me :plane:
 

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My new to me 14 TE. My previous build was an 08 FJ with a Toytec Ultimate lift....loved that vehicle and the lift, but it was getting small (and old, lol).

I went with the Bilstein 5100 kit this time to save a few bucks. So far I'm pleased. I got the ride height and reduction of nose dive I expected from the Toytec kit. 255 80 17 ST Maxxs are in the near future. JBA UCAs will be here today.

I figured I'd post a pic of it with the OEM sized tires so guys that were in my shoes can see what it looks like prior to being able to get new rubber, lol.

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Nice ride! What did you set you 5100's at on the front?
 
Just got the same setup in last week. Trying to decide on tires now. Hows the ride?

Rides great, This is how the 4Runner should've came from the factory. I want 285's now :thumb:

No more nose dive, eats up potholes and curbs at the mall like kobayashi. I forgot to add that I have 700 lbs springs up front. I'm gonna add the C4 lo pro bumper, winch and RCI full steel skids.
 
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