Help me find a shop for a lift on a 4Runner (1 Viewer)

[zuru]

Hi Folks,

I'm new here, found the forum googling around for shops in Abq. I have a stock 2020 4Runner TRD Off Road (5th gen) and I'd like to start with a lift. I'm not a hard core off road person but I already got to places where I needed more clearance. My model has KDSS (that extra sway bar), so a lift is more complicated; I'd like to find a shop that knows the issues with these models.

Also, given that the options are so many, especially since it's my first time, it would be nice to find a shop that can steer me in the right direction. I've been reading the 4Runner forums for a while and I still need help deciding what to buy.

There are shops out of state that specialize in 4Runners but we're a smaller market, so I don't know what we have here (Abq or close by). Thanks for your recommendations.

 

[juane]

Don't know these guys but maybe fit the bill for you?

Tactical Application Vehicles

Tactical Application Vehicles

Tactical Application Vehicles

www.tavllc.com

 

[pappy]

Is there a reason you can't do the lift yourself? If you say you don't have the experience, I guarantee you will when you finish. We all started someplace to learn about our rigs. Mild lifts on these trucks is not hard. Look at the OME kits at Cruiser Outfitters - Gen5 4runner. If you think the kits expensive, wait until you pay a shop $100+/hr to install it. If you are set on paying for the install, Juane's TAV suggestion will get repeated.

Also, go to your profile and add a signature line with what you drive. While I'm guessing you have a Gen5 4R, having that information would be nice to know for those folks here with experience lifting newer 4Runners.

Oh crap, where are my manners? Welcome to our slice of MUD <- official MUD welcome salute.

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[zuru]

Don't know these guys but maybe fit the bill for you?

Tactical Application Vehicles

Tactical Application Vehicles

Tactical Application Vehicles

www.tavllc.com

I'll check them out, their pics od builds look awesome. thx

 

[zuru]

Is there a reason you can't do the lift yourself? If you say you don't have the experience, I guarantee you will when you finish. We all started someplace to learn about our rigs. Mild lifts on these trucks is not hard. Look at the OME kits at Cruiser Outfitters - http://www.cruiseroutfitters.com/sus_4runner_gen5.html. If you think the kits expensive, wait until you pay a shop $100+/hr to install it. If you are set on paying for the install, Juane's TAV suggestion will get repeated.

Also, go to your profile and add a signature line with what you drive. While I'm guessing you have a Gen5 4R, having that information would be nice to know for those folks here with experience on lifting newer 4Runners.

Oh crap, where are my manners? Welcome to our slice of MUD <- official MUD welcome salute.

Also ...

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We like porn.

Hey, thanks for your reply. Although I think that technically I could be capable of doing this despite never have done serious mechanical work, the short answer is that I'd rather pay someone else to do this , hopefully not at the rate of $100/hr! Point taken on the signature.

 

[LX450JC]

Hey, thanks for your reply. Although I think that technically I could be capable of doing this despite never have done serious mechanical work, the short answer is that I'd rather pay someone else to do this , hopefully not at the rate of $100/hr! Point taken on the signature.

You are most likely going to pay at least $100 an hour with TAV. A lift on a KDSS equipped vehicle does take a couple of extra steps but nothing crazy I am on the 3rd left of my kdss equipped GX470. There is plenty of info available online. I would probably reach out to Desert Rat off-road. TAV usually does more in-depth complete builds than just a lift kit.

 

[alia176]

@zuru

Youtube has lots of educational vids on lifting a 5th gen, if you wanted to get more familiar with the process. For example, the rear springs and shocks are quite trivial to swap out, although, I'm not sure if the KDSS gets in the way or not.

This is the definite resource for all things IFS, go there and see what lift is hot right now with KDSS. It's a good idea to be educated first before letting ANYONE touch your vehicle and take your hard earned money

Toyota-4Runner.org

The Largest 4Runner Community in the World

www.toyota-4runner.org

 

[pappy]

@zuru
It's a good idea to be educated first before letting ANYONE touch your vehicle and take your hard earned money

@zuru This is a great piece of wisdom. Be a very educated consumer.

 

[benjamintrd]

Kirks Customs is installing my Ironman lift this coming Saturday. Mike is the owner and a FJ 80 enthusiast has a couple himself. He told me to buy the lift I wanted and he would install it. I would give him a call see what he says 505-890-8595. his name is Mike Kirk. He also does custom fab work I really like the Work he has done to his 80. I tried TAV they told me they didn't do just lift kits they like to do full custom builds.

 

[empty80]

@zuru
It's a good idea to be educated first before letting ANYONE touch your vehicle and take your hard earned money

Toyota-4Runner.org

The Largest 4Runner Community in the World

www.toyota-4runner.org

Amen!

There are very, very few entities that will treat your truck with the care and attention to detail that you will.

I’ve done two vehicles with KDSS, 5th Gen T4R and 200-series. It sounds intimidating, but it’s nothing that can’t be cured with a ratchet strap or clever application of a trolley jack.

I, too, shared the same sentiment about paying someone else to do the work. It costed a mint, they broke some stuff, and I wound up redoing almost all of work myself.

 

[zuru]

Kirks Customs is installing my Ironman lift this coming Saturday. Mike is the owner and a FJ 80 enthusiast has a couple himself. He told me to buy the lift I wanted and he would install it. I would give him a call see what he says 505-890-8595. his name is Mike Kirk. He also does custom fab work I really like the Work he has done to his 80. I tried TAV they told me they didn't do just lift kits they like to do full custom builds.

Thanks! Will give Mike a call.

 

[alia176]

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[BionicCruiser]

I have a 2016 that I put a 3" OME rear and Toyomasters adjustable front on. I am fairly experienced, but the rears are totally doable for a beginner. it's a good confidence builder for starting to work on your own rig. then take it to someone for the front if you feel the need. it's not rocket science. give yourself 2 days just in case for the rears. I did it in 3-4 hours.

 

[BionicCruiser]

oh, I did the fronts myself and I have KDSS too.