I wanted to share my latest success install new shocks and springs to my 2002 4runner. This setup was intended for heavy loads on both the front and the back. With this setup, I gained about 4 in of clearance (saggy old shocks and springs), but with some time and the shocks and springs are settled, it should yield around 3 in of clearance. So far it rides really smooth, much better than the OEM suspension that has most likely been.
My question to the community (and EVERYONE'S question here) is, will I be able to run 33 in tires? Should I look into getting 17 in wheels with new tires? (currently, 16 in wheels) This is an off-roading rig (non-daily) that takes some abuse and flexing without rubbing is important in this setup. I would like to avoid rubbing and I would also like to avoid cutting or hammering the pinch weld. Shoot me your thoughts. Also, let me know anything else I should do or look out for after installing this lift.
The parts installed:
Some notes around the install:
Here are some of the resources I used to install the lift:
My question to the community (and EVERYONE'S question here) is, will I be able to run 33 in tires? Should I look into getting 17 in wheels with new tires? (currently, 16 in wheels) This is an off-roading rig (non-daily) that takes some abuse and flexing without rubbing is important in this setup. I would like to avoid rubbing and I would also like to avoid cutting or hammering the pinch weld. Shoot me your thoughts. Also, let me know anything else I should do or look out for after installing this lift.
The parts installed:
- Front Shocks - Tundra Bilstein 5100 - 24-261425 (old part number 24-188265) - $233.31
- Rear Shocks - Tundra Bilstein 5100 - 24-100144 - $153.83
- Front Springs - Old Man Emu - OME 2882 (aka 882) - $197.00
- Rear Springs - Old Man Emu - OME 2891 (aka 891) - $197.00
- Front Top Hat - Monroe Shocks & Struts Strut-Mate 904900 Suspension Strut Mount - $17.25
- Rear Bushing - Energy Suspension 9.8108G 3/4 in Hourglass Shock Eye Bushing - $6.89
Some notes around the install:
- Decided to hold off from installing a diff drop unless it's necessary after the truck has settled
- Plenty of clearance from the upper control arm both internally and externally
- Brake lines have plenty of slack, no extensions are needed
- Currently the pictures are showing 31 in tires
- The back is about 0.5 in higher than the front
- The install took 5-6 hours with two people
- Future alignment once I put around 200-300 miles on the new setup (which will add around $100 to the total cost)
Here are a few more images around the install.
Here are some of the resources I used to install the lift:
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