Simple advice FJ TRD Pro and 275/70-17

[Catskill4RNR]

Looking for a quick answer on my specific requirements-

I read most of the 97+ pages of the FJ TRD Pro suspension kit sale thread and pulled the trigger on one. There is way more information in there than I can sort through without getting lost. Please help-

What I have-

2015 Trail Premium with KDSS and newly installed General Grabber A/Tx in 275/70-17, installed yesterday and as far as I know no rubbing issues.

What I think I would like to end up with-

1-1/2" to 2" total lift in the front (including whatever I will get out of the FJ Pro springs) and 3/4" to 1" lift in the rear. Hoping for mild lift and fairly level stance although slight rake is ok since we do load up the rear when we go camping.

Will be doing mild wheeling but nothing extreme for now until the wife gets a new vehicle.

Please advise on an acceptable way to accomplish my goals without getting into longer travel discussion or "leave it stock" as the tires are on and the kit is coming in a week. Thanks guys!

 

[mgproudfit]

1.25" Wheelers Preoad spacer and 1" Dobinson (or Eibach or Wheelers) rear springs.

 

[Catskill4RNR]

OK, and what would be the reason to use the preload spacer rather than a top spacer?

This is probably opening a can of worms but is there a preferred spring for the rear if price is left out of the equation?

Also, is there anything else besides alignment that I will need to address during or after doing this? I have 30k on the clock.

 

[oldschoolpl510]

The KDSS you will have to address the rear shock reservoir. Either buy a mount that attaches it to the shock, or install a nut insert in the hole

 

[Catskill4RNR]

The KDSS you will have to address the rear shock reservoir. Either buy a mount that attaches it to the shock, or install a nut insert in the hole

Thank you, I did see that mentioned in the sale thread.

 

[Catskill4RNR]

Can anyone weigh in on the preload vs. top spacer please?

 

[Catskill4RNR]

Bump. Hoping for some insight.

 

[2016 4Runner SR5]

With the TRD kit I don't believe you can run a top spacer. Pretty sure the preload spacer is your only option in this case. If you're only looking for mild, install the TRD kit which will give you a 1" front lift and then add a 1" spacer to the rear. You'll gain 1" all the way around, have plenty of room for a 275, and sit with the same rake that you currently have.

 

[Catskill4RNR]

Sounds good but was hoping for a little bit closer to level. Slight rake would be ok. I guess option 2 is install the kit, gain 1" in the front and call it good. I am really leaning toward the 2"/1" though.

On a side note, our county fair is on and it's been raining all week. People are getting stuck in mud in the fields that are used for parking, including lifted domestic 4X4's running lo pro tires. The T4R and new Grabber AT/x are making it look easy!