I recently acquired a 2008 4Runner V8, SR5 4x4. The front suspension is stock Toyota struts - possibly the original ones, but I can't be sure. In any event, I think the shocks are done, or close to it. Springs too. The front end sits pretty low - lower than the factory rake would be, yet the ride is a fairly springy. Driving, it feels like you're barely higher than a sedan. It sits a couple of inches lower than my wife's bone stock 2018 4Runner Limited, at least in the front.
I'd like to bring the whole truck up a bit and reduce or eliminate the rake. It's my daughter's truck, and it's not likely to ever leave the pavement.
What I'm considering is new KYB struts in the front, KYB shocks in the back, and Moog springs in the back. All OEM spec.
Plus the Rough Country spacer kit that brings the front up 2" and the rear up 1".
So, the questions are:
1. Does anyone have any experience with, or educated thoughts on, the stock height KYB and Moog components.
2. Does anyone have any experience with, or educated thoughts on, the Rough Country (or any equivalent) spacer kit?
3. If you'd advise against either or both, what would you suggest as an alternative? And why?
Thanks!
I'd like to bring the whole truck up a bit and reduce or eliminate the rake. It's my daughter's truck, and it's not likely to ever leave the pavement.
What I'm considering is new KYB struts in the front, KYB shocks in the back, and Moog springs in the back. All OEM spec.
Plus the Rough Country spacer kit that brings the front up 2" and the rear up 1".
So, the questions are:
1. Does anyone have any experience with, or educated thoughts on, the stock height KYB and Moog components.
2. Does anyone have any experience with, or educated thoughts on, the Rough Country (or any equivalent) spacer kit?
3. If you'd advise against either or both, what would you suggest as an alternative? And why?
Thanks!