Stock front coils, Bilsteins to level pics

[Vrrooom]

Looking for some good comparison pics of a setup that I'm seriously considering. So if you have some pics of your 4R with stock front springs and Bilsteins post them up. .75, 1.75 and 2.5 front setups and stock rears other springs, or SAW, and even spacers. Please be specific of your setup and tire size, etc. I know there is a lift thread with hundreds of pics, but this will also help narrow it down. I've also gone through the various posts and can't find the pics and info I'm looking for.

 

[RaptorRunner]

I don't mean to sound like an ass, but you didn't search hard enough.

Fortunately, I saved all the posts that I used to help narrow my decision. I ended up with 2.5 front and 1.5 spacers in the rear.

Hope these help! Good luck on your decision.

My 4Runner Lift Recommendations | The Black & White Life

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/146799-bilstein-suspension-upgrade-results.html

F/R

0.85/0
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1438114-post1412.html

1.75/0
1.75/1.5 Spacers
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1653803-post1847.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1658901-post1872.html

2.5/1.5 Spacers
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1416529-post1380.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1746588-post2133.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1734067-post2107.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1456072-post1421.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1341233-post1231.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1341054-post177.html

2.5/1.5 SAW Coils
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1460316-post1427.html

All credit goes to the members who posted in the LIFTED thread.

 

[oljedi11950]

Above & beyond dude ^ !!

 

[Vrrooom]

I don't mean to sound like an ass, but you didn't search hard enough.

Fortunately, I saved all the posts that I used to help narrow my decision. I ended up with 2.5 front and 1.5 spacers in the rear.

Hope these help! Good luck on your decision.

My 4Runner Lift Recommendations | The Black & White Life

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/146799-bilstein-suspension-upgrade-results.html

F/R

0.85/0
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1438114-post1412.html

1.75/0
1.75/1.5 Spacers
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1653803-post1847.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1658901-post1872.html

2.5/1.5 Spacers
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1416529-post1380.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1746588-post2133.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1734067-post2107.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1456072-post1421.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1341233-post1231.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1341054-post177.html

2.5/1.5 SAW Coils
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/1460316-post1427.html

That was a huge help, thanks! I've seen those pictures before but had a different lift in mind and didn't pay attention. Now that its time and I am looking, I'm having a hard time finding that 'right' setup.

2.5/1.5 looks like a good choice for me. What were the reasons you went with the 1.5 spacer instead of the SAW coils?

 

[Javelin]

.85 stock front coils 285/70 Duratracs

 

[RaptorRunner]

That was a huge help, thanks! I've seen those pictures before but had a different lift in mind and didn't pay attention. Now that its time and I am looking, I'm having a hard time finding that 'right' setup.

2.5/1.5 looks like a good choice for me. What were the reasons you went with the 1.5 spacer instead of the SAW coils?

Cost was the primary reason. $30 (with a coupon) for spacers vs $215+shipping for the SAW coils. I decided to wait on upgrading the stock coils when I get metal bumpers.

Cost references:
Daystar Part KT09127BK - ComfortRide 1.5 Inch Rear Leveling Kit - 4 Wheel Parts
Sway-A-Way 1.5" Lift Rear Coil Set

Level stance was the secondary reason. The SAW coils are advertised at 1.5, but I've read that it will have a 2" lift with the rear seats/cargo empty until it settles (wasn't sure if or when it would settle if I never kept additional weight on the rear). Based on the measurements when I had a 1.75/0 lift, I concluded that I needed exactly 1.5" in the rear to get a level stance with the front shocks set at 2.5".

SAW references:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/177991-sway-way-1-5-rear-coils.html
Anyone running 5100s @ 2.5" with Saw1.5" rear coils?
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/87043-saw-rear-coil.html

I drove 3,000 miles towing a 4,500 lb trailer a few months ago, and it still looks level after the trip.