Spacer lift question

[02_SE_Runner]

I posted this in the lift thread above but no response.

I want to lift my 4runner for looks pretty much, (No hardcore off road, maybe slight off road though) I was thinking about spacers for an option. I was reading that if you put spacers that QUOTE:
"The disadvantage is that you are extending the length of the shock and the shock is what limits the travel of the front suspension. By extending that shock, you are also extended the travel of the suspension past what it was designed for. This can cause problems with overextended ball joints and CV axles."

Question:To what height of a lift would you need to buy upgraded longer throw shocks?
AND can I still use spacers with sagged springs with an air bags lift?
Thank you!
Nate.

 

[Hawaiiski]

Check out the sticky threads, those should help you.

 

[02_SE_Runner]

Thank you for your response. I have checked it no got my answer about the new shocks. What type of shocks would you guys recommend?
My main answer is now, will spacers work with sagged springs and air lift bags in the rear. Right now I have a 1" rake with stock suspension with air lift. Will it keep that rake if I lift it 2" all around?
Thanks again.

 

[Park]

you might loose some of the rake, especially after everything settles. IMO you should get this if you want cheap (the $240 one comes with new coils too) http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/96024rundstrlift.htm
.......and Im sorry but spacers combined with airbags just sounds ghetto to me.

 

[02_SE_Runner]

you might loose some of the rake, especially after everything settles. IMO you should get this if you want cheap (the $240 one comes with new coils too) Daystar Lift Kits for Toyota 4Runner -Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc-
.......and Im sorry but spacers combined with airbags just sounds ghetto to me.

No need to say sorry. That is why I am asking before I take my next step, which is why I am asking. :banana: I already have cut down my bump stops for my bags, so there is no point in me removing something that's already been paid for. I know to some it may seem ghetto, it's not like I am going to run this way forever. But when I have money to buy nice stuff that will be the time for nicer stuff. (Please keep in mind I am a student and I have a 2wd so this is for mostly looks)
I haven't set any of this in stone, so I am open to suggestions as well. Also, can you please explain why this is your opinion?
Thanks for your post.
Nate.

 

[02_SE_Runner]

Bump to my main question:
Can I still use spacers with my semi sagge springs and my air lift that I currently have on with my desired lift?
Basically in other words: I have a stock ride height up front and maybe an inch rake in the rear from my air lift. If I put 2" spacers will I still have that one inch rake? (I can adjust the air bags to lower the rake)
Also, why is it ghetto under Park's terms? It seems to me as clean temporary way of doing it. It's not like it's a hack up job.
Thank you.
Nate.