4ShoreRunner
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Didn't do anything to the rear, just replaced shocks. I just wanted to level it out.
Post your LIFTED pix here!
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Didn't do anything to the rear, just replaced shocks. I just wanted to level it out.
4RunnerTrail
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Alright I got my truck back. Its dark and rainy so no pics today, will update this post with pictures when I take them.
Bilstein 5100's front(1.75") and rear with 285/70/17 Falken Wildpeak ATs
First impressions -
Wow. It rides sooooo much better. This is how it should come from factory both in looks and how it drives. It doesn't feel lethargic anymore, just mozing around corners and softly going over bumps. It absorbs bumps and irregularities much better...you still feel it, but it feels much more distant.
There is much less body roll and no nose dive.
The tires are great so far, no noisier than the stock bridgestones (which I found to be pretty noisy for a highway tire), and I think they look better than how they looked on Project Backcountry....I don't know why exactly, but you'll have to take my word for it until I can post pictures. Also, big plus - no rubbing at all with no trimming needed! A huge plus in my book. We'll see how they stuff the next time I go offroading.
Overall, I'm incredibly happy, well worth the money. IMO my truck has a nice aggressive look to it now and doesn't look like anything can hold it back!
Taken with my cell phone - will post some better ones
that is looking good! I had a feeling 285s w/ bilsteins at 1.75 would not rub. Awesome. I'm getting the bilsteins and may do 265 toyo MT(though not oversized so aggressive look tuff) or consider 285 duratracs, toyo AT or those falkens.
Would love to see more of your truck. Do you feel it is lower in front than rear? i don't want front end higher...
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mtbnole
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Alright I got my truck back. Its dark and rainy so no pics today, will update this post with pictures when I take them.
Bilstein 5100's front(1.75") and rear with 285/70/17 Falken Wildpeak ATs
First impressions -
Wow. It rides sooooo much better. This is how it should come from factory both in looks and how it drives. It doesn't feel lethargic anymore, just mozing around corners and softly going over bumps. It absorbs bumps and irregularities much better...you still feel it, but it feels much more distant.
There is much less body roll and no nose dive.
The tires are great so far, no noisier than the stock bridgestones (which I found to be pretty noisy for a highway tire), and I think they look better than how they looked on Project Backcountry....I don't know why exactly, but you'll have to take my word for it until I can post pictures. Also, big plus - no rubbing at all with no trimming needed! A huge plus in my book. We'll see how they stuff the next time I go offroading.
Overall, I'm incredibly happy, well worth the money. IMO my truck has a nice aggressive look to it now and doesn't look like anything can hold it back!
Taken with my cell phone - will post some better ones
wow, that looks really nice like that. Did you measure from the ground to the wheel wells front and rear? It looks really level.
How do the new tires affect the mileage and stopping?
Batang.Gapo
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After looking at all your gorgeous lifted 4Runners I had to do mine. Here is my lifted Blizzard Pearl 2010 LE. It has a 3" Daystar spacer kit. 18x9 Ultra Guantlet wheels, Nitto Trails 285x65x18.
Did they drop LE model for 2011? I placed my order recently and Blizzard Pearl is not available on SR5. I went for Classic Silver instead.
chmura
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Alright I got my truck back. Its dark and rainy so no pics today, will update this post with pictures when I take them.
Bilstein 5100's front(1.75") and rear with 285/70/17 Falken Wildpeak ATs
First impressions -
Wow. It rides sooooo much better. This is how it should come from factory both in looks and how it drives. It doesn't feel lethargic anymore, just mozing around corners and softly going over bumps. It absorbs bumps and irregularities much better...you still feel it, but it feels much more distant.
There is much less body roll and no nose dive.
The tires are great so far, no noisier than the stock bridgestones (which I found to be pretty noisy for a highway tire), and I think they look better than how they looked on Project Backcountry....I don't know why exactly, but you'll have to take my word for it until I can post pictures. Also, big plus - no rubbing at all with no trimming needed! A huge plus in my book. We'll see how they stuff the next time I go offroading.
Overall, I'm incredibly happy, well worth the money. IMO my truck has a nice aggressive look to it now and doesn't look like anything can hold it back!
Taken with my cell phone - will post some better ones
More pics please!
What settings did you set the Bilstein 5100's in the rear?? The stock setting?
I apologize for the dirt, it's need of some serious TLC, but I'm at work so it'll have to wait a bit. I have yet to install the UCAs. I had to purchase a UCA bolt from Toyota because we're gonna have to cut the head off of the passenger's side UCA in order to remove it.
Looking good!
Did you install the diff drop that came with your Toytec 3" Ultimate lift package?
adamkingf5371
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From what I remember from the Toytec site, the diff drop was only for a certain year. This is what is says on their site :
Q. Do I need the diff drop kit on my 2007 4x4 4Runner?
Y/N? The diff drop kit does lessen the angles on the axles, not a bad addition.
So, with the 2010 4Run, not diff drop needed.
Q. Do I need the diff drop kit on my 2007 4x4 4Runner?
Y/N? The diff drop kit does lessen the angles on the axles, not a bad addition.
So, with the 2010 4Run, not diff drop needed.
EDIT: Well, I seem to have borked the picture attachments. Until I figure out what I did wrong, I'll just upload them all in one big block at the end of the post.
Picked up the lifted Runner Friday. Here our a couple of pictures of the 4Runner before the lift in all its stock glory:
When I made the decision to purchase the 4Runner, I was almost certain I wanted to have the lift kit installed by the dealership because I was still operating under the myth of voiding my warranty. In hindsight I should have done as much research on the lift kit as I had done on the tires and wheels, both of which I knew I wanted before entering the dealership.
At the senior service technician's strong advice and recommendation, I went with the Pro Comp 3" Suspension Lift Kit. I had not done a ton of research on the Pro Comp kit (truth be told, I hadn't found this site yet), so I went with his advice. He seemed very knowledgeable on the subject and actually showed me some lifted vehicles he had done on the lot (all of which were sold by the time my truck arrived several weeks after ordering). After finding this site, however, I do wonder if I should have gone with a different setup like Billys or Icon. I won't be crawling any cliffsides anytime soon, but I also don't want to have an equipment failure 3 hours away from civilization.
In any event, here are a couple shots of the truck after its lift:
I also snapped a couple of pics of the actual shocks by the drivers side wheel well and at ground level:
I haven't been able to take the beast offroad yet, but I can tell you I've garnered plenty of rubberneckers on the road. The wheels are ATX Crawl 17x8s, and the rubbers are BF Goodrich 285/70R-17 ATs.
Picked up the lifted Runner Friday. Here our a couple of pictures of the 4Runner before the lift in all its stock glory:
When I made the decision to purchase the 4Runner, I was almost certain I wanted to have the lift kit installed by the dealership because I was still operating under the myth of voiding my warranty. In hindsight I should have done as much research on the lift kit as I had done on the tires and wheels, both of which I knew I wanted before entering the dealership.
At the senior service technician's strong advice and recommendation, I went with the Pro Comp 3" Suspension Lift Kit. I had not done a ton of research on the Pro Comp kit (truth be told, I hadn't found this site yet), so I went with his advice. He seemed very knowledgeable on the subject and actually showed me some lifted vehicles he had done on the lot (all of which were sold by the time my truck arrived several weeks after ordering). After finding this site, however, I do wonder if I should have gone with a different setup like Billys or Icon. I won't be crawling any cliffsides anytime soon, but I also don't want to have an equipment failure 3 hours away from civilization.
In any event, here are a couple shots of the truck after its lift:
I also snapped a couple of pics of the actual shocks by the drivers side wheel well and at ground level:
I haven't been able to take the beast offroad yet, but I can tell you I've garnered plenty of rubberneckers on the road. The wheels are ATX Crawl 17x8s, and the rubbers are BF Goodrich 285/70R-17 ATs.
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rclangelan
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Mudcat: Awesome shot! Makes the 4th Gen look like a station wagon.
Where did you get your lift kit? You got a website link? Cost?
Where did you get your lift kit? You got a website link? Cost?
I had the dealer install the lift kit for me. I believe the kit runs around $530.00 excluding shipping.
From Pro Comp's website: Pro Comp 3" Lift
From Pro Comp's website: Pro Comp 3" Lift
joneseyyy
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Well after months of thinking about it, I finally threw down today for a lift. Going with the ICON stage 1, but upgrading to the remote resevoir extended travel fronts, and going with Camburg uni-ball UCA's. I am likely going to upsize to 285 Duratracs on the stock wheels. I have been super impressed with my current stock size Duratracs and see no reason to try something different.
Super excited, but a little queasy about how much I just spent and am about to spend on tires....
Lift should be on in about 2 weeks.
Super excited, but a little queasy about how much I just spent and am about to spend on tires....
Lift should be on in about 2 weeks.
uglykeyfob
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Awesome looking mudcat. wish i had gotten silver.
4ShoreRunner
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More Pics...The 4th gen has a Revtek 3/2 Lift with 265/70 Nittos
I measured from the ground to the bottom of the fender:
Approx:
Front DS: 37
Front PS: 37
Rear PS: 38
Rear DS: 37
I measured from the ground to the bottom of the fender:
Approx:
Front DS: 37
Front PS: 37
Rear PS: 38
Rear DS: 37
2010riddle
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4shorerunner - how do you like the Falken tires? As good as the magazine reviews have said? Their price/load range D/quietness have got them towards the top of my list if they are all they are said to be...
BTW your truck looks good :cheers:
EDIT: are these really 61lbs a piece!?! That is heavier than a lot of E load tires out there. Although I'm not too concerned overall with tire weight, that's pretty darn heavy considering the competition...
BTW your truck looks good :cheers:
EDIT: are these really 61lbs a piece!?! That is heavier than a lot of E load tires out there. Although I'm not too concerned overall with tire weight, that's pretty darn heavy considering the competition...
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4ShoreRunner
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Damn...I didn't realize until you brought my attention to it. 61 is a lot, esp for D load All Terrains. I'm hoping the milder tread pattern at least makes up for the weight as far as rolling resistance goes.
So far the tires have performed flawlessly on the road in rain and dry conditions. I'm heading up to Rausch Creek on May 14th so I can give my off-road review after that.
Thanks for the kind words guys!
adamkingf5371
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Got it cleaned up for a little photo shoot.
