Say goodbye to the nosedivin' boat like drivin' SR5 fellas!

[Boaz]

Say goodbye to the nosedivin' boat like drivin' SR5 fellas! (OME Lift Kit Pics)

I did a little black Friday shopping (on Wed, Toytec gave me the discount early)

884 Front Springs
Toytec Super Flex RCC 2.0

OME Shocks on all 4 corners (60020 rears)

Also got the top plate spacer and diff drop.

This is going on my 2012 SR5 This week. The wifey was complaining of the nose dive and spongy suspension. I hope this clears up the issue. I have a new set of Revo 2's on the runner so I hope it doesn't look "off" with the stock sized tires and the lift. I am really looking forward to the improvement of the ride and a little added off road flex. I hope to have this installed this week with a front end alignment. I will report back how it rides!

Pic!

Before:

 

[thebwlife]

Can't wait to see pics of it installed.

 

[rigtec]

This is going on my 2012 SR5 This week. The wifey was complaining of the nose dive and spongy suspension. I hope this clears up the issue...."

Hi Boaz,

Sounds like "Lots~O~Fun"! Good luck with the project, and certainly come back with the After photos!!

Greg (rigtec)

 

[osucowboy]

I have a feeling that wheels and bigger tires will be on your christmas wish list:roadkill:

 

[Boaz]

Nah, I just bought the revos...and this vehicle has moved to wifeys full time vehicle due to my lawn business startup. She just wanted to get rid of the stock ride the soft SR5 springs provide.

 

[KCcarguy]

Hate to say it, but I think it'll look a little silly. OME lifts aren't exactly subtle (I think 3" front and rear?). Spidertrax might help the look a bit.

This is what I call the "SR-5 Curse".....You spend way more money "fixing" your SR5 than you would have just buying a TE or LTD. Believe me, I know first-hand. In the end, it just depends on how particular you are.

 

[Boaz]

Yeah, it might. I dunno. I am not gonna take off a good set of revos...Although I am sure I could sell em on craigslist or something. But really fixing the ride was the goal. I wish it had zero lift. I am not against spidertraxx... I had them on my tacoma and they were awesome spacers!

 

[Boaz]

I have been digging through the Lifted Pix thread for a picture of a 3" lift on stock sized tires! Grrrrr...

 

[ATL4R]

I have been digging through the Lifted Pix thread for a picture of a 3" lift on stock sized tires! Grrrrr...

Here ya go...

 

[KCcarguy]

^^^^Not bad! It is a tricked-out TE though. Not exactly apples-to-apples.

 

[Stifler]

BFG ATs look beefier that REVOs... BOAZ the SR5 sideskirts and fender flares will help you out in the looks department I think... they give the illusion of less lift IMO but I am sure 285s will be in your future

 

[Boaz]

MAN!!! Do you guys all work for the tire companies??? lol the peer pressure around here is worse than Jr. Highschool! "Come on man, every one is getting lifted bro! Everyone is getting high bro! Just try it once to be cool man!" lol

 

[Stifler]

LOL! he if the revos are new I will take em off your hands... getting ready to buy a set shortly anyway I think

 

[Boaz]

LOL! he if the revos are new I will take em off your hands... getting ready to buy a set shortly anyway I think

They have about 8k miles on em.

 

[Newf4R]

ATL4R where did you get your hands on "265/70R17 BFG KO Load Range"?

I have only owned my SR5 a few weeks and I have been researching a new wheel set up that won't kill my fuel economy or ride too much. I spend way too much time on the highway for work, but enjoy my weekends off road.

BFG's website (Canada) only offers the long trail (boring) and rugged terrain in 265/70/17.

 

[ATL4R]

ATL4R where did you get your hands on "265/70R17 BFG KO Load Range"?

I have only owned my SR5 a few weeks and I have been researching a new wheel set up that won't kill my fuel economy or ride too much. I spend way too much time on the highway for work, but enjoy my weekends off road.

BFG's website (Canada) only offers the long trail (boring) and rugged terrain in 265/70/17.

Any BFG dealer should be able to get them. Here they are on amazon:

Amazon.com: 265 70 17 ko

BFG KO Weight: 47 lbs.
Stock tire weight: 39lbs.



Stock wheel: 29 lbs
FN wheel: 20.4 lbs



So my total unsprung weight is less than stock. Rides well. I already feel these trucks are under geared (numerically) so I refrained from 285s. The 285s would look a tad better, but I'm happy with mine.

 

[Boaz]

I am picking the 4 Runner up today with the new lift! I am pretty stoked! I will post up my thoughts after I drive it around a bit today. Stupid me, I forgot to measure the height before I dropped it off! DOh!

 

[Boaz]

Well I took it for a short test drive. I really like the new ride. No more nose dive, no more spongy feeling suspension. This is how it should drive from the factory!

So here are some pics!...they suck because it was rainy and I had to take them in the Garage. Maybe it needs some spacers? Maybe it needs some 285's??? I dunno. I really am pleased with the way it rides now and the fuel economy is pretty good with the stock sized tires. I am on the fence about bigger tires. I just shelled out the $$ for new Revo's and they only have a few miles on em.

Anyways.. pics!

I know...these pics suck. I will get better ones on a sunny day! I promise!

 

[Newf4R]

Any BFG dealer should be able to get them. Here they are on amazon:

Amazon.com: 265 70 17 ko

BFG KO Weight: 47 lbs.
Stock tire weight: 39lbs.



Stock wheel: 29 lbs
FN wheel: 20.4 lbs



So my total unsprung weight is less than stock. Rides well. I already feel these trucks are under geared (numerically) so I refrained from 285s. The 285s would look a tad better, but I'm happy with mine.

Did some further digging and it looks like I can get these. Amazon.com won't ship North to Canada I don't think, but the BFG website (cdn) does show them in 265/70/17 if you go through the full list of available tire sizes. When you choose tires available for the 4runner all you get is the Long Trail & Rugged Terrain.

Thanks for the info... I love your setup! btw... did you sell your front bumper and roof rack?

 

[Boaz]

Did some further digging and it looks like I can get these. Amazon.com won't ship North to Canada I don't think, but the BFG website (cdn) does show them in 265/70/17 if you go through the full list of available tire sizes. When you choose tires available for the 4runner all you get is the Long Trail & Rugged Terrain.

Thanks for the info... I love your setup! btw... did you sell your front bumper and roof rack?

Thanks! I have a OEM front bumper and roof rack...why would I sell it? Shipping to Canada would be killer bro!