Yet another lift/suspension question

[Guju4Runner]

Ok guys here is the deal.. i currently have a 06 4runner sr5... i installed a 2/1 confed about a month ago... love it.. but i want more. i want to go bigger.. and from what ive seen and read on teh forum the 3/2 cornfed is only a bit bigger.. so my question is are there any options for going bigger with out sacrificing handling and comfort.. possibly OME suspension.. and also a price tag and picture next to the option would be nice..hah,,Open to an and all comments...

Thanks guys

 

[keylay31]

Before someone answers that, how do you like the ride, how much does it act like stock. Did you get bigger tires? Do you think there has been damage to your suspension?

 

[Guju4Runner]

Before someone answers that, how do you like the ride, how much does it act like stock. Did you get bigger tires? Do you think there has been damage to your suspension?

I love the way it rides.. feels like a truck should feel IMO..As far as bigger tires go.. i cant really go much bigger with out the bigger lift.. hence me wanting a bigger lift..as far as supension damage.. there is none..

 

[boston_kevin]

This has been discussed in several other threads, but suffice to say, the cheaper the lift, the more downsides. The best lift for both on road and off road is probably a coilover. This type is adjustable (front only) to provide some extra lift (up to 3 inches) or crank it down to match the height you want. The ride on these is as good as stock, probably a bit better... But they are expensive. OME makes a great replacement setup for the front and rear springs, but it is not adjustable, and is nearly as good as stock (perhaps a bit stiffer). Spacer lifts (such as Daystar and Cornfed) are by far the cheapest way to lift, but you will sacrifice ride quality because you are adding a spacer between the spring and the body/frame.

 

[Even Steven]

... Spacer lifts (such as Daystar and Cornfed) are by far the cheapest way to lift, but you will sacrifice ride quality because you are adding a spacer between the spring and the body/frame.

Small spacer lifts don't sacrifice ride quality at all.

 

[boston_kevin]

Small spacer lifts don't sacrifice ride quality at all.

True, the half inch leveling kit from Burtman probably won't affect handling/ride quality. As you go higher, you limit the shock's ability to compensate for any bumps you encounter. A 3/2 spacer kit would most likely be stiff (although not unbearable).

 

[Even Steven]

True, the half inch leveling kit from Burtman probably won't affect handling/ride quality. As you go higher, you limit the shock's ability to compensate for any bumps you encounter. A 3/2 spacer kit would most likely be stiff (although not unbearable).

Right, but keep in mind that the 1/2" spacer lifts the vehicle 1". Yes, that's just a small lift, but it is enough to change the look and get rid of the "jacked up" look of a stock 4Runner. A 3/4" spacer will lift 1.5" and also doesn't affect ride quality.

The 3/2 kits do seem to have a negative affect on ride quality, but mainly in the rear. Many people have commented that the stock rear shocks don't have enough travel to accomodate that kind of additional lift while remaining ride compliant.

 

[808BMW]

This has been discussed in several other threads, but suffice to say, the cheaper the lift, the more downsides. The best lift for both on road and off road is probably a coilover. This type is adjustable (front only) to provide some extra lift (up to 3 inches) or crank it down to match the height you want. The ride on these is as good as stock, probably a bit better... But they are expensive. OME makes a great replacement setup for the front and rear springs, but it is not adjustable, and is nearly as good as stock (perhaps a bit stiffer). Spacer lifts (such as Daystar and Cornfed) are by far the cheapest way to lift, but you will sacrifice ride quality because you are adding a spacer between the spring and the body/frame.

I've heard of quite a few people that spent the money on coilovers and found them too stiff, and the adjustment wasn't really needed. Coilovers are geared towards higher speeds on the desert/dunes where a stiffer coil, and the larger shock, keep you from bottoming out and keep the shock from overheating.

For street use/rockcrawling, the OME springs have a bit softer feel and more articulation on the rocks.

 

[airbur]

I've heard of quite a few people that spent the money on coilovers and found them too stiff, and the adjustment wasn't really needed. Coilovers are geared towards higher speeds on the desert/dunes where a stiffer coil, and the larger shock, keep you from bottoming out and keep the shock from overheating.

For street use/rockcrawling, the OME springs have a bit softer feel and more articulation on the rocks.

I've done a ton of reasearch and talked to many individuals as I'm interested in "upgrading" to something more than my current CF 2/1. I will be going with the Donahoe Coilovers and Total Chaos A Arms at some point in the future. Too many people have too many good things to say about this setup...IMO.

 

[boston_kevin]

Ditching the XREAS Airbur? Seems like quite a few SE owners are scrapping the XREAS system in favor of Coilovers or OME... Still lots out there with spacers tho... Can't wait to see how you like the Donahoe's.

 

[airbur]

Ditching the XREAS Airbur? Seems like quite a few SE owners are scrapping the XREAS system in favor of Coilovers or OME... Still lots out there with spacers tho... Can't wait to see how you like the Donahoe's.

Yep...I wanted to go with Donahoes and Total Chaos A arms in the first place but just too much $ so I settled on the spacer lift for now.