Spacers on a 2020 TRD Pro

I wasn't very clear in the OP. It was recommended to place a 2 inch spacer for lift, not a wheel spacer kit. My fault for the confusion. Carry on and thanks for the feedback. It is invaluable.



It was mainly for looks and not function. I wouldn't want to lose function for looks.



That’s why I don’t want spacers anywhere. It definitely gives you the look, but functionality will be poorer. I had spacers on front, on rear and wheels. Took them all off driving so much better. I just after quality right now. If you want hight get longer,higher grade springs and aftermarket UCAS. Thanks


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Yeah I cannot wait. Not sure about that. But I would think running the bigger tires put more a strain on the truck and your gas. I know when when I had SCS wheels on my Tacoma with 265-70-17 same size as the 4runner with that 8.5 inch wheel my truck looked much better with the wheels making the tires fit at better stance. It’s a tough call.



Yeah it definitely gives your 4RUNNER Bad ass look. I love it . But like someone already said. Bigger tires , bigger rims that’s great, just make sure you have enough motor to push it. Those are Heavy rims and tires. Your truck won’t run the same. But I like that stands!!! Thanks


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I hope it will work for you. I am just don’t like spacers at all. But it is me . Good luck with your modes!!!


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Front spacer is meant as a stop gap until Eibach releases their front lift coil.. Not meant to be long term at all. I really like the ride of the Fox suspension and just want a bit more height.
 
Front spacer is meant as a stop gap until Eibach releases their front lift coil.. Not meant to be long term at all. I really like the ride of the Fox suspension and just want a bit more height.



Yep. That’s the way to do it. I got Eibach springs on rear so far like them. Much better then OEM holds the weigh, and almost doesn’t sagging when loaded. Good choice!


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Lifting your 4runner will bring your wheels closer to the body. To solve this, running spacers can help but may even widen your stance making your wheels turn further out and hitting your bumper. This is solved by the fender mod so lift it and put wheel spacers on. You wont regret it:)

Running spidetrax spacers and a 2.5ish lift.
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Do you by any chance have links on your lift and wheel spacers? Seems everything I find doesnf fit the pro models

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I did Burtman Industries 1.5”/1” spacer lift on my Pro and I really like it. I have 275 KO2’s and fully articulated off road there is no contact. Spacers will create a rubbing problem. I did not want to remove my mud flaps or make any other modifications. Fender liner mod is already done on the Pro. With the combination of the E rated tire and the spacers, it does ride slightly rougher. I have been running this setup for 15 months without issue. It was only $400 for the spacers, installation and alignment. I personally like the look of the Pro wheels and the offset offers no problems clearing the UCA’s and the body mount.
 

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TRD PRO 5th Gen

Get the corned 2/1.5 kit and don’t look back.
It will stiffen up the suspension a bit. Road manners become better with less body roll and nose dive.
I have some rubbing on the front bumper, but only at full lock in reverse.
I’m running 285/70x17

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I've lifted every 4x4 vehicle I have ever had. It has changed the ride quality every time. When I was younger I didn't care. I bought the Pro for the suspension. I wish it was taller and had a better stance, but I love the ride quality so I'm not touching the suspension at the moment.
 
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The truth about spacers:

-they can make rub worse
-they can fail if improperly installed and/or torqued
-many tire shops and some dealers won't work on a vehicle with spacers, the others may damage the studs with an impact gun by overtorquing the hell out of the wheel nuts
-they provide mostly a cosmetic appearance as widening the track typically won't affect a properly aligned vehicle
-your truck, your money, your time
 
This thread got confusing.

I think the OP was initially asking about a spacer LIFT (Cornfed, ToyTec etc), not wheel spacers (Spidertrx etc. )

It seems most of the responses are referring to wheel spacers and not a spacer lift.

I am getting a 2020 TRDP after selling my 2016 Taco TRDOR. My Taco had a 3 inch lift kit with 275/70/17 KO2s and had a great look. I would like to see my 4Runner look as aggressive. I don't necessarily want to replace the FOX suspension to get the lift, and the parts and accessories guy recommended adding a 2 inch lift with spacers. The ride will be a bit stiffer but otherwise should be good to go. I would love to hear your opinions.

To the OP:

If you want to maintain TRD Pro capabilities and ride quality but want it to sit higher, spacer lift is the answer. It seems 2019 and 2020's are different than previous year TRD Pro's, so the options are very limited.

I'll be doing the Cornfed or Westcott Designs spacer lift kit in the next few weeks to my 2020. Haven't decided which one yet and was planning on starting a thread asking about opinions.

Cornfed 2" front 1" rear: $129

Westcott 1.5" front 1.25" rear: $350 (advertised to be different than a spacer lift, but same concept IMO)
 
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The truth about spacers:

-they can make rub worse
-they can fail if improperly installed and/or torqued
-many tire shops and some dealers won't work on a vehicle with spacers, the others may damage the studs with an impact gun by overtorquing the hell out of the wheel nuts
-they provide mostly a cosmetic appearance as widening the track typically won't affect a properly aligned vehicle
-your truck, your money, your time

The OP is asking about LIFT spacers.
 
This thread got confusing.


To the OP:

If you want to maintain TRD Pro capabilities and ride quality but want it to sit higher, spacer lift is the answer. It seems 2019 and 2020's are different than previous year TRD Pro's, so the options are very limited.

I'll be doing the Cornfed or Westcott Designs spacer lift kit in the next few weeks to my 2020. Haven't decided which one yet and was planning on starting a thread asking about opinions.

Cornfed 2" front 1" rear: $129

Westcott 1.5" front 1.25" rear: $350 (advertised to be different than a spacer lift, but same concept IMO)

You read me right. I look forward to seeing what yours looks like and the ride quality before I pull the trigger. Let me know when you do it.
 
don't do it....

Been running my 4R now for a year and its hands down my fave vehicle I have ever owned. Literally I was just like you, upgraded to the 4R and wanted it lifted without going away from factory suspension... in the end, I spent well over $5000 experimenting with several different options and by the time I was finished I ended up just going with Bilstein 5100's with a 2.5 front and 1.5 rear.

I did run spacers in the beginning and it was the worst experience I had with suspension. It did not change the ride in any way on the highway, so if someone is arguing that, I would argue they don't actually have experience with spacers. The main issue was noise and durability when in aggressive articulation and off roading.

A spacer set up will only do on the 4Runner if you intend on keeping it parked in a mall. The second you start going on the grass and gravel, your going to notice the clunking and movement they hinder or create.

hear is a write up from me about a year ago on the daystar spacer kit. HERE

Long and short, your not going to find a spacer kit that provides off road quality lift. if your actually going off road, stay with the factory lift on the factory suspension or go full new suspension all around... if your not off roading then you should be ok with the spacers.


Lol bilsteins would be a downgrade from the Pro suspension. He is only looking for a more aggressive look and spacers will work just fine.
 
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You read me right. I look forward to seeing what yours looks like and the ride quality before I pull the trigger. Let me know when you do it.

I ended up going with Burtman Industires becasue they are the exact same quality and material as Cornfed, but offered more sizes. I went with 2.5/2". The ride is just a little more firm than I prefer, but I got the look I wanted and fit the tires I wanted, so I'm happy and would do it again.

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I ended up going with Burtman Industires becasue they are the exact same quality and material as Cornfed, but offered more sizes. I went with 2.5/2". The ride is just a little more firm than I prefer, but I got the look I wanted and fit the tires I wanted, so I'm happy and would do it again.

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That looks nice!
 
BUMP: Interested in Westcott FOX TRD PRO LIFT.

anybody have any input on these ?

Doesn't matter whether the spacer is on top or bottom of the spring - the result is the same. It's just a more expensive version of a spacer lift. Not a better version.
 

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