Question on Lift/Wheels and Tires

Bevo87

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Hello, I have been reading this forum for a while now and just traded in my 2003 gray for a 2018 gray Premium SR5 4wd. I am mainly a city driver but would like to make it look a little more bolder. From reading the forum, it sounds like there is no option just to level the truck by just raising the front an inch. So I am looking at a 3/2 Ready Lift or Pro Comp lift kit. I don’t want to mess with the factory ride so don’t really want to change the suspension. In talking to the company in Houston who I will have do the job, I was looking at either the Fuel Trophy D552 or Fuel Podium D619. I have a gray 4Runner and thought Anthracite with black would be a good look. The shop is saying to go with the 18/9 rims cause they think they would look better with 285/65/18 Toyo Tires. I am torn between going 18/9 or staying 17/9 or 17/8.5. And should I go with 275 or 285 tires etc... I want a broader stance on my 4runner but am a low maintenance type guy. My questions are:

1: thoughts on the 2 leveling kits mentioned if I have to go that route
2: can you just raise the front and level it without the back
3: I like the thicker fuel podium spoke vs trophy but does anybody have experience with either, what would look better?
4: would 17 or 18 inch Rims look better and which tire size do you think would optimize the wheel well and look the best?

My first time modifying and appreciate your input!
 
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Hello, I have been reading this forum for a while now and just traded in my 2003 gray for a 2018 gray Premium SR5 4wd. I am mainly a city driver but would like to make it look a little more bolder. From reading the forum, it sounds like there is no option just to level the truck by just raising the front an inch. So I am looking at a 3/2 Ready Lift or Pro Comp lift kit. I don’t want to mess with the factory ride so don’t really want to change the suspension. In talking to the company in Houston who I will have do the job, I was looking at either the Fuel Trophy D552 or Fuel Podium D619. I have a gray 4Runner and thought Anthracite with black would be a good look. The shop is saying to go with the 18/9 rims cause they think they would look better with 285/65/18 Toyo Tires. I am torn between going 18/9 or staying 17/9 or 17/8.5. And should I go with 275 or 285 tires etc... I want a broader stance on my 4runner but am a low maintenance type guy. My questions are:

1: thoughts on the 2 leveling kits mentioned if I have to go that route
2: can you just raise the front and level it without the back
3: I like the thicker fuel podium spoke vs trophy but does anybody have experience with either, what would look better?
4: would 17 or 18 inch Rims look better and which tire size do you think would optimize the wheel well and look the best?

My first time modifying and appreciate your input!

1) spacers/leveling *will* affect the factory ride; many prefer the adjustable 5100s over spacers, but I can't comment either way
2) yes, you can do front only
3) wheel preference is highly personal, and you'll get a wide range of feedback. do what you like
4) I don't know whether spacers will be enough to get tires that size to fit, you may still need to cut; generally speaking, 17s will give you the best selection and options; when they say "looks better" they mean, in part, looks like the rest of the upgrades they sell. Do what you like. And make sure you read up here:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...r-5th-gen-tire-fitment-guide.html#post1550444
 
For someone who isn't wanting to change the factory ride, but level the vehicle by raising the front, I always recommend the Bilstein 5100's
https://www.4wheelparts.com/Suspens...MIkLTsrNeW2QIV1xyBCh2eeAV9EAQYASABEgLBwfD_BwE

If you're wanting a lift, checkout Toytec Lifts. I have the 5100's and their 3" lift- https://toyteclifts.com/4runner-lift-kits-parts-and-accessories


In regards to the wheels, get what you like. 17's provide the best options for A/T or M/T tires, over 18's. I run 17x8's with stock size tires, and plan to go to 285's in the future.
 

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