Notes: - Some King shock kits are built to order and may take 2-3 weeks to ship. Also, this is my wife's DD. BP51 very reliable and corrosion resistant plus extremely adjustable very pleased 2 years so far. Build with race winning design features, these kits come complete and provide simple 100% bolt on installation with no cutting or welding done to your vehicle.
Another vote for Mike at ExitOffRoad and Dobinsons, Mike is great and Dobinsons IMS are butter smooth after a 2 week settle in period. It also handles SO much better than stock. Best lift kit for 5th gen 4runner. 5" shock cylinders are precision bored to within +/-. 5" diameter shock bodies and external reservoirs dramatically increase fluid capacity and heat dissipation to provide sustained dampening performance even under the most punishing conditions. 1 to Dobinsons and specifically buying from Mike at, hands down best customer service and he will help you understand all the options and make sure you're happy. Bilstein 5100s at 1. Interesting, for some reason I completely overlooked Dobinson.
When I tow or load the car up completely, I air up the AirLift 1000 airbags in the rear to maintain rake and ride comfort. King OEM Performance 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner Suspension Lift Kit. This is what i have, 200+ up front, 500+ in the rear). 001" & honed after zinc plating to remove buildup for a tight piston seal & optimum valving function. Each kit has been subjected to punishing real world testing to develop the optimal damping curves and spring rates for your vehicle. Thanks for your help. Join Date: Aug 2013. Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one. How much lift do you want? I want to install a durable lift kit, after some search my choice lean toward Eibach Pro-Truck and Bilstein 6112/5160. Lifted 5th gen 4runner. Location: Posts: 344. Our Front only kits allow you the option of a level, or front only lift, with your choice of rear lift. The 1" front only is a simple level kit, that does not require compressing the strut assembly for install.
Last edited by bigdaddy2021; 09-23-2021 at 10:47 AM. Small lift = no CV compromises or UCA issues. Carrying 300lbs of tools to the job-site via a gravel road? King's new line of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) shock upgrade kits provide a bolt on suspension system that elevates your on and offroad performance to unmatched levels.
I would council you NOT make your choice based on budget. 5" front and 1" rear. You are currently viewing as a guest! 09-24-2021, 11:47 PM. King 25001-279 Rear Shocks (Pair). As a registered member, you'll be able to: - Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics. More votes for Exitoffroad. Kits allow you to choose from many options at purchase for your specific use, including KDSS/non-KDSS ( some kits dont even mention if they re KDSS compatible). Originally Posted by hallcs. Location: Houston, TX. So, I wanted a slightly more stiff ride than stock (more stable), a noticeable lift, and nothing crazy cost or component involvement-wise. You may not post attachments. Join Date: Nov 2018.
Please contact us if you have any questions. This Buy once, cry once mantra has served me well on my last two 4x4 builds. Dobinsons/King/Fox bypasses to keep your shocks cooler over many, many cycles. Toyota 4x4 #17 - 2011 4Runner Trail Edition. We recommend looking into our Radflo kits for racing suspension. I went Dobinson s for several reasons: 3. '13 TE w/ KDSS, 4:56 Gears, Dobinson's IMS C59-352/C59-701V, Sonoran Steel KDSS Trac Bar, Overland Custom Design Control Arms. Carrying a winch up front?
I have rokmen rear arms and a lot of poly bushings too but the basic suspension setup has been bulletproof and it's my DD and sees some dirt too. You may not post new threads. Kit is highly recommended and well reviewed on this site. Location: Denver, Colorado. TTHA-CK-RCC - 3" Lift W/ Bilstein 5100 Front Coilovers (FJ/4Runner/GX). I had a TRD Pro Suspension kit installed 2 years ago and broke both coilover springs up front this Summer after less that 10, 000 miles. They're hard chromed & micro-polished to a 6 RA finish for extended seal life. Quality spacer kit for sure.
That being said, my use is DD, long-distance road trips, family around town travel, and some challenging dirt trails here and there. 75" up front with Cornfed 1. Agreed on the the simpler is better KISS approach. Quote: Originally Posted by 5th_gen_Porkchop. Join Date: Sep 2020.
Location: Massachusetts. Originally Posted by bigdaddy2021. Consider saving up if you need to, to get what you need. To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account. Check his thread for info: Dobinsons 5th Gen T4R Suspension options - lots of choices. Fuel Revolver 17x9 +1 mm 5" Backspace, Falken Wildpeak A/t3w 285/75r17, Hefty Fabworks Aluminum Front Bumper and Full Skids, C4 Fab Dual Swingout Rear Bumper, OPOR Sliders, Northstar, Off-Grid Engineering, SPod, Blue Sea, Rigid, Baja Designs, KC HiLites, Stedi, Aplharex, National Luna, Drifta, Goose Gear, RAD Rubber Designs, Viair, Bandi Mount, URD, Gobi, ARB, Warn, Factor 55, Fourtreks, Axia Alloys, Desert Does It, Agency 6.
King's OEM upgrade shocks feature the same serviceable design that allows for valve adjustments with simple hand tools just like their race shocks. My suspension twice as nice as factory, don't feel like its gonna jump lanes if I look away for a second and braking is amazing now. 5" rear spacers was perfect for me. 100% made in the USA under the strictest tolerances from the highest quality materials attainable. 5" Cornfed-R, AirLift 1000 Airbags, 265/70 BFG KO2s, Shrockworks Sliders. 09-25-2021, 06:51 PM. I couldnt find enough user feedback to sway me towards the Eibach kit. If only a small amount, then the leveling kits that only use spacers are the most durable -- there is nothing to wear out.
Durable suspension lift kit.