What did you do with your 4runner today?
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natevans65
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cleaned out my Weathertech floor mats!
Nathana92
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On my dads 4Runner I installed some Eibach coils, put the 5100's on the top setting, and installed a 1" top plate spacer from ToyTec. The UCA rubs the coil with the tire on the ground, I think I'm gonna trim it. He wants to run 35's probably mud grapps. I'll post finished pics later today when I get home from the tire store.
Red
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On my dads 4Runner I installed some Eibach coils, put the 5100's on the top setting, and installed a 1" top plate spacer from ToyTec. The UCA rubs the coil with the tire on the ground, I think I'm gonna trim it. He wants to run 35's probably mud grapps. I'll post finished pics later today when I get home from the tire store.
Yikes, that must be in the air.
Red
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it looks like your UCA is resting on the coils.
HokieRunner
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On my dads 4Runner I installed some Eibach coils, put the 5100's on the top setting, and installed a 1" top plate spacer from ToyTec. The UCA rubs the coil with the tire on the ground, I think I'm gonna trim it. He wants to run 35's probably mud grapps. I'll post finished pics later today when I get home from the tire store.
For starters it looks like you have the coil spring perch upside down which is probably why the UCA is rubbing. I certainly wouldn't drive it anywhere until that's fixed.
Just for kicks, what is the front fender height sitting at?
LTDSC
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nice catch. That alone should lower the height dramatically.
LTDSC
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so you're attempting to shove approx. 6" of lift on?
NJshadow93
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On my dads 4Runner I installed some Eibach coils, put the 5100's on the top setting, and installed a 1" top plate spacer from ToyTec. The UCA rubs the coil with the tire on the ground, I think I'm gonna trim it. He wants to run 35's probably mud grapps. I'll post finished pics later today when I get home from the tire store.
When you run Eibach coils and 5100s, the 5100s are supposed to be on the lowest setting (stock height) which will net you 3 inches of lift. Not bashing, just think that is is asking for problems.
HokieRunner
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Using suspension parts in a manner which they weren't designed for is only going to end in failure whether it be the suspension or other components under undue stress. I hope you consider the potential safety implications for not only yourself but other folks on the road and re-evaluate this set-up.
If your goal is to run 35s, there are safe ways to do so.
rebelbowtie
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And this is why someone needs to make a full drop bracket lift for these trucks for people that want a tall lift but can't shell out for long travel suspensions.
But I say let him learn from his lesson just like all the guys on the GM boards with torsion bar cranks up to 3-4". After he breaks a tie rod or 12 and gets real good at changing inner/outer CV joints and ball joints he will take the lift off and do it right.
Red
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This jerry rigged set up is silly.
rebelbowtie
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Also guess Toyota doesn't have droop stops on these trucks or you cut yours off. There is no way to fix that other than lowering it down or getting aftermarket control arms.
I wouldnt be surprised if the ride was so harsh and you drove like that for awhile it could crack the frame or bolts where the UCA mounts. And with ZERO down travel you might get stuck in the mall parking lot...
I wouldnt be surprised if the ride was so harsh and you drove like that for awhile it could crack the frame or bolts where the UCA mounts. And with ZERO down travel you might get stuck in the mall parking lot...
LTDSC
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I am very shocked someone doesnt make a drop bracket style yet.
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