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for the easy install kit, check the link in my sig. It's a 2" leveling kit and took about 45 minutes to install and cost is just parts plus the alignment.
 
Since you have to pull the strut out anyway, you should put something back in thats better than OEM. I'd recommend the adjustable height Bilstein 5100s. Order all four of mine for around $340. Install was a breeze.
 
Streetfighter said:
All spacer lifts are just spacers...

so...

2003-2010 Toyota 4Runner 3" + 1.5" Lift Leveling Kit - eBay (item 220728399664 end time Feb-20-11 22:38:48 PST)


pretty awesome price. Im getting the same!
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I disagree, the spacer kit above has aluminum topout spacers. So your putting metal to metal on your suspension. The ride stiffins a bit any ways, I think it would be worse with metal/metal. The daystar spacers are a type of rubber so it helps to dampen. Besides, the daystar kit is cheaper on amazon than this un named brand, and it also comes with the lifetime warrenty
 
Presta24 said:
I disagree, the spacer kit above has aluminum topout spacers. So your putting metal to metal on your suspension. The ride stiffins a bit any ways, I think it would be worse with metal/metal. The daystar spacers are a type of rubber so it helps to dampen. Besides, the daystar kit is cheaper on amazon than this un named brand, and it also comes with the lifetime warrenty
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Its Delrin by Daystar...its hard as steel. I don't understand how they dampen the ride...? why would you want anything other than steel? want the shock strut assembly to Move around in there?

youre paying for name brand.

its a block with holes...lol just sayin
 
Daystar - I had got the whole set up (parts & install) less than $400. I really like how it turned out. I do notice that the ride is a little firmer than before. 2 cents.
 
Presta24 said:
I disagree, the spacer kit above has aluminum topout spacers. So your putting metal to metal on your suspension. The ride stiffins a bit any ways, I think it would be worse with metal/metal. The daystar spacers are a type of rubber so it helps to dampen. Besides, the daystar kit is cheaper on amazon than this un named brand, and it also comes with the lifetime warrenty
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Stock is metal strut top to metal strut tower support there anyways... no difference in ride whatsoever. It's not that the spacer stiffens the ride, your spacer softens the stock ride...
 
to the OP, one thing to consider, with the 5100s u can change the rake if u want/need to, & get a better than stock ride with less nose dive when cornering or hard braking.
 
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I could be wrong about disagreeing that all spacers are the same, would have to compare the two...i was just giving MHO, there are a TON of people on here that know way more than I. my point was also that the "paying for the name" is worth it compared to the kit on ebay because 1) its cheaper 2) lifetime warrenty and lastly as good as sum eBayer's are, customer service with Amazon is top notch! I have a buddy who put a spacer kit on, not sure if it was aluminum or the rubber the DS is made of, but one cracked in half, no warrenty, had to buy new set.
 
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galactic_04 said:
Stock is metal strut top to metal strut tower support there anyways... no difference in ride whatsoever. It's not that the spacer stiffens the ride, your spacer softens the stock ride...
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I have less body roll when turning and less nose dive, seems stiffer to me
 
I too got my daystar kit off amazon for under $150.

Install was $160, that's $310+ alignment for a nice cheap lift.

It looks great but as many people say, you want more very quickly.

I'm kicking myself already for not going the OME or Radflo setup from the start. Even a 3/2 spacer would be a big improvement.

To me a 2.5/1.5 4thgen looks about as tall as a stock 3rd gen.
 
Vantage85 said:
I too got my daystar kit off amazon for under $150.

Install was $160, that's $310+ alignment for a nice cheap lift.

It looks great but as many people say, you want more very quickly.

I'm kicking myself already for not going the OME or Radflo setup from the start. Even a 3/2 spacer would be a big improvement.

To me a 2.5/1.5 4thgen looks about as tall as a stock 3rd gen.
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Ya, I agree, wish i could afford the OME full 3" :( but hoping adding 33"s will give me another 3" all round. For the money you cant beat it. You will still sit higher than any stock 4th gen. If you have $500 to spend and you can install your self I would def go with a 3/2 that will give you 3/2, unless your not going any bigger on tire size then the DS 2.5/1.5 will prolly be perfect for you
 
i think i will go with the cornfed 3/2 its only $220 and i can get a free alignment from my friends dad who owns a car shop. so im happy, i just got to save up after my bills lol
 
I'd recommend the adjustable Bilstein 5100s up front as well. I have them & love them! Not only can you lift the front to your desirable ride height (choose from stock height, .85", 1.75", or 2.5" lift), but you get better struts & don't have to use additional spacers. Afterward, if you want to lift the rear a little, just get some daystar spacers. I would say you could get all of this with install & alignment for right around $500 if you look at the right places.
 
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