The highlander edition already comes with 1" taller springs front and rear. So the fronts are those 1" springs with a spacer, rear lift springs are from a toytec "leveling" kit installed by p.o.
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The highlander edition already comes with 1" taller springs front and rear. So the fronts are those 1" springs with a spacer, rear lift springs are from a toytec "leveling" kit installed by p.o.
What's your idea of breaking the bank?
I went with 1st gen Tundra billy 5100's up front with 1st gen Tundra TRD springs then for the rear I went with OME 890 coils and 80 series land cruiser rear shocks from the auto parts store. I enjoy this setup.
On my previous 4runner I had the same setup in the front except I had 80 series 8 wrap coils in the rear with 80 series shocks along with a Sonran steel adjustable pan hard bar and stainless steel extended brake lines.
Then on my 1st 4runner I was running OME all the way around. Springs/coils struts/shocks.
I went with 1st gen Tundra billy 5100's up front with 1st gen Tundra TRD springs then for the rear I went with OME 890 coils and 80 series land cruiser rear shocks from the auto parts store. I enjoy this setup.
On my previous 4runner I had the same setup in the front except I had 80 series 8 wrap coils in the rear with 80 series shocks along with a Sonran steel adjustable pan hard bar and stainless steel extended brake lines.
Then on my 1st 4runner I was running OME all the way around. Springs/coils struts/shocks.
1200- 1500 lift kits is what I've been seeing. Rather not spend that much at this point.
I've also seen simpler ones for under 500. I'm building camping/trail rig not hardcore but capable.
The black 3rz 5spd w/ BBS wheels was my 1st one. OME Lift Great on road(sporty). Kind of stiff off road and not as much flex (was most expensive option)
The silver Limited w/ BBS wheels was my 2nd one. Tundra/LC lift Amazing on road(comfort) and tons of rear flex but some what soft in the rear (cheapest option)
The black 01 Sport is my 3rd one. Tundra/OME Amazing on road(comfort) front and rear. (slightly more then the cheapest option due to the price of 890s)
The silver Limited w/ BBS wheels was my 2nd one. Tundra/LC lift Amazing on road(comfort) and tons of rear flex but some what soft in the rear (cheapest option)
The black 01 Sport is my 3rd one. Tundra/OME Amazing on road(comfort) front and rear. (slightly more then the cheapest option due to the price of 890s)
I kind of stretched the truth on my current lift setup. It was as expensive as OME that I did on my first rig but here's why.
When I went to Yota and ordered new Lower ball joints and uppers I also order new 2003 Tundra TRD Off road edition Front springs which were a penny. I also ordered new top hats as well.
Now you could find the same springs used online much cheaper. You can also probably find some of our members to have some 80 series 8 wrap coils pretty cheap for the rear. I got mine for $40 when I did mine. You'll need either the Pan hard drop bracket for the rear or spend some $ for the adjustable pan hard bar. You will also need the extended brake lines as well. These could easily drive the cost back up. Depending which route you take.
Also be sure to spend some money on a Diff drop and get some worm clamp to reclamp the inner parts of your cv boots too for the front.
When I went to Yota and ordered new Lower ball joints and uppers I also order new 2003 Tundra TRD Off road edition Front springs which were a penny. I also ordered new top hats as well.
Now you could find the same springs used online much cheaper. You can also probably find some of our members to have some 80 series 8 wrap coils pretty cheap for the rear. I got mine for $40 when I did mine. You'll need either the Pan hard drop bracket for the rear or spend some $ for the adjustable pan hard bar. You will also need the extended brake lines as well. These could easily drive the cost back up. Depending which route you take.
Also be sure to spend some money on a Diff drop and get some worm clamp to reclamp the inner parts of your cv boots too for the front.
How about this one:3in Toyota Suspension Lift Kit (96-02 4Runner 4WD)
Go for it. Few guys have ran that with no issues. Just remember to get a diff drop. May as well replace your wore out front struts as well..
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we now have a cryptic bucket in this thread.
How much lift are you after? Didn't you say it had 265/75R16s on it now? That is just shy of a 32. When you get much bigger you are going to be opening up more doors than you may realize. If you want the height, then that would get it, but you are going to put the CV's in a bind, so the Diff drop will be in order, then you are looking at the other components on the front that you are going to accelerate wear on as well.
I know that says it will clear a 31 in the add, but with 3" you can get into a 33"/ 285 with little work, but then tire to upper control arm clearance can become an issue and a spacer or new wheels could be needed, etc., etc., etc. Just want to make sure you know that while the 3rd gens are great platforms, like others, when you get too high or too wide on tires, other factors come into play that will need attention as well. Cause and effect.
I know that says it will clear a 31 in the add, but with 3" you can get into a 33"/ 285 with little work, but then tire to upper control arm clearance can become an issue and a spacer or new wheels could be needed, etc., etc., etc. Just want to make sure you know that while the 3rd gens are great platforms, like others, when you get too high or too wide on tires, other factors come into play that will need attention as well. Cause and effect.
That was true till I realized that's what's on there already. I want a little more lift and tire.
Goal is an inch or 2 more with least possible expense and tweaking.
Et tu, Andy?
This is helpful. Thanks. What is involved in the diff drop? What other components would be necessary to minimize wear and tear?
@LoneRanger, I'm sure I have a few pairs of 80 springs left if you decide to go that route.
Hmmm,........How much?
$40 for the pair