What do I need to level out a Limited V8 w/rear air?

[2003Can4runner]

It's almost time to replace my tires, so I was thinking about levelling out the front end and putting the biggest tire I can fit on the 18" wheels after doing so. What kit do I need to level out the front when I have the rear air suspension?

Also, what's the biggest tire I can fit when the front is levelled out on the 18" limited wheels?

Thanks!

 

[rybomac]

I have the same setup in my 07.

To level it out I installed a 7/8" spacer in the front. From there I was able to successfully mount BFG A/T 275/65/R18 on my stock limited wheels with minor rubbing.

However, if i install my spidertrax spacers, it rubs pretty much to the point where i'm afraid my bumper will rip off. So, now i will have to do some bumper trimming.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

All depends on how serious you want. You can go for the "level" look with about 1.5" lift in the front. My choice for this on my 03 w/ rear air was FJ springs in the front combined with a 1/2" thick spacer. Pics are in the link in my sig. I loved that setup, but just swapped out to new shocks. One thing to note is that you need to stay with a OEM length shock in the rear or else there could be issues with the air bags. I chose to use 5100's on the front and Bilstein HD's on the rear.

You can also adjust the sensors on the rear to lift it. I chose to lift the front 2.5 inches (2" from the 5100's, and an added .5" from the FJ springs) and adjust the rear to level. You can go this route as well, all depends on what you want. I've not taken any good pics, at the bottom is a cell phone pic of my new setup.

Tires are really up to you. I chose 255/75/17 (your equivalent is 255/70/17). I love the size, very little if any impact on gas mileage. I actually think I'm getting slightly better. Most go with something like a 265/65/18 (265/70/17). The max would be a 275 or 285, not sure exactly what it'd take to fit those. The first two sizes will fit with very minimal effort.

 

[skyak]

I also have an 07 V8 w/ xreas and rear height leveling.

I went with a 1/2" front spacer and spidertrax. I installed 265/65/18 tires and I don't think you could go bigger with spidertrax without a lot of trimming.

There is still a very slight rake, which I like.

 

[2003Can4runner]

Thanks for the responses!

What are spidertrax?

 

[Doozi]

What are spidertrax?

Spidertrax is a brand of wheel spacers... they mount to the hubs (between the hubs and the wheels) to push the wheels further outward. The Spidertrax Store

~Doozi

 

[2003Can4runner]

Oh OK, thanks! I like that idea.

skyak, can you tell me what kind of spacers your using for the levelling kit?


Thanks again.

 

[skyak]

I used the Cornfed 1/2" spacers. I did not install them myself though...I had it done at a shop.

 

[2003Can4runner]

Thanks for your help!

Do you happen to have a pic of your truck from a different angle posted on this forum somewhere?

 

[skyak]

from the front:

 

[BlackWorksInc]

I am so envious of your 4Runner Skyak! That green is such a nice color!

 

[pergopancho]