I installed the Spidertrax 1.25in wheel spacers, which significantly increased tire rub on the inner front fender liner (the spot in the video). It went from only rubbing in reverse uphills with wheels turned, to rubbing while going forward with moderate turns of the wheel. I drove it like that for a week...only to/from the train station. Pulling into parking spots took extra care. Yesterday I pushed forward & secured the front inner fender liners. Also used a coping saw to cut a small corner off the bumper. Really easy, only took about 30 minutes to get everything button'd up. There's some photos I posted here: www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/101762-what-did-you-do-your-4runner-today-1378.html#post2188916
Thanks for the review it inspired me. I'm using your setup on my 2005 sport. After hearing your comments about rubbing I'm a bit concerned with the going with the 275 70R17 (stock wheels). are you going to take any steps to solve that problem and if so, what? Should I do the control arms? Thanks for your advice. Would you do anything different?
Geek Out On Gear I ended up installing Camburg UCAs and it is perfect. Alignment/camber issues solved. Don't worry about the rub. I pushed the inner fender liners forward and trimmed a tiny piece of both side of front bumper. Fixed all the rubbing issues and you cannot tell anything was trimmed by looking at it.
Hi J_mosk, I am trying to get my 275s put on in couple days, and I am trying to find out, if your 275s (on stock wheels with no wheel spacer) will rub the stock UCA at full lock? Please response, and thanks so much! :)
You’ve done a beautiful job. I’ve been on the look now for three months for basically the same vehicle. Either they have 1,000,000,000,000 miles on them or they’re very expensive. Hope to find mine soon. Congrats.
Yeah dude I finally found one. Bought it October 31. Ended up being a limited V8 with 160,000 miles on it here in Albuquerque. Vehicle came from Tahoe California. I ended up giving 16 grand out the door. Now it’s time to save up to copy what you’ve done. Yours is really a nice looking fourth GEN forerunner
Very nice! I still stand by Old Man Emu Lifts & would buy another kit without hesitation. OME is a staple in the industry & still seems like best bang for the buck. However, another company to look at is Dobinsons. Might be a bit more expensive but I’ve heard great things. I’ll probably give them a try for my next truck. I would also buy skinnier tires to save weight: 255/75r17 instead of 275/70r17 and maybe a less aggressive tread. It really depends on actual use case of the truck. I think the 255s would have done everything I needed, on road and off-road, while being lighter. The BFG KO2 is an excellent tire but they are heavy and if doing more highway driving, then something like Firestone Destination X/T All Terrain or Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S might be better. No doubt, KO2 is one of the best but basically I’d pay more attention to weight when building another 4Runner.
I have a '07 4Runner SR5 and put a 3" Icon stage 2 lift. Just upgraded to 265-75 R16 Goodyear Duratrac tires. 1" taller and 1/2" wider sidewalls than stock. They look meaty and change the ride completely. Went with a load range E for towing and off road. You get triple side wall. Haven't had if rub yet, but not gone off road with it with the new tires yet. Was looking at KO2's, but the took out the triple polyester side wall and went single nylon. These were rated better off road and snow. Your right about the mileage. Lost about 1 to 1-1/2. If I drive real careful, I can keep it at 16. I think it might just be a recal on the speedo, but haven't found anything on it. looks great You did a good job.
K02: I put 33x10.5r15 K02's on my Jeep TJ in Oct of 2015. Those tires will 100% make it through summer. That was daily driving appx 12k miles per year. The TJ is a VERY ligth weight vehicle so that factors in as well. But I couldn't be happier with them.
I have everything stock , with KO2/ 265-70-17, love the look of 2015 T4R MPG 17.3 not V8. Looking at getting winch and lights. Nice looking runner, I don't like rub.
enlarging your tire diameter will change your acuracy of your speed and odemeter reading and show your mileage as lower also - you should check or recalabrate so your mileage is accurate.
There are how-to's online about how to get rid of the rubbing. Basically you pull the front liners forward as far as you can and then rescrew them with new holes. The wear on the edge of the front tires is most likely due more to the front wheels turning than the camber being out.
Great vid! This one inspired me to go ahead with an OME 3" last year. Currently running 265 70 R17 studded winters on Spidertraxx 1.25" with no issues, and slapping on 285 75 R16 KO2s next week.
Thanks! Studded tires are incredible! I recently installed Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded on my Lifted 2023 BRZ and it performs better than I thought possible in snow & ice. Some new videos on my channel showing the BRZ with studs in different winter conditions.
Awesome! I have those rims on my 02 Tacoma Prerunner! And I just bought the ko2s so I was scouring the internet to see how they would look and lo and behold here's your video being so gosh-darn thorough at not only showing the tires but going into detail about many other things. You sir are one of the reasons RUclips is still such a great option for everything
Thanks for the reviews. I ordered mine with the medium coils and sport shocks. Installation wasn't too bad. Just waiting on getting tires, undecided on the 275 or 285. KO2. No wheel spacers yet.
I find that the 275's are more than enough tire. Very glad I didn't get 285. Would be too much for me. But if you do a lot of wheeling maybe the 285 is the right tire for you. You'll have rub with either tire but it's easy to fix.
@@hatredcopter1592 I did “one step down” and did 2.5/2.0 with 265/70’s and absolutely love the set up. It was a good compromise between a great Offroad setup and still great between highway gas stops.
The first measurement you keep mentioning, 275 or 285, that is the section width. The number that is the measurement for height of the tire is called the aspect ratio which is the middle number '70 or 75' and then of course rim diameter '16 or 17'. So 275 is width 70 is height or aspect ratio and 17 is rim diameter. 275/70/17.
Awesome lift and tires! I have an 03 limited v8 with stock air shocks, u push a button and the back lifts a couple inches, and downhill assist, any thoughts on doing a lift with this? Would I have to get rid of air shocks and put regular ones? Any thoughts on this?
Hi. I just installed a 1" spacer up front to be level with the rear and it looks way better. Do you think I'd have any clearance issues if I installed the same size tires you have on my sport edition wheels?
+CHARLIEBITESHARD It took me a little while to find "The One". Be patient, it will turn up. Look for good maintenance records, clean underbody (little to no rust), and whether the timing belt has been changed around 100k miles. I live in New York and found mine near Chicago. I used cars.com and searched "lowest miles". Good luck! I've had a couple used 4Runners so let me know if you have any questions:)
Definitely doesn't look "level", by no means looks bad just def. higher in the rear? I think 3/1.5 would be perfect from what I've researched... Personally my favorite is the ToyTec Ultimate 3" lift, but it's a little pricey. How much rear lift does your have!? Saw a post recently of Bilstein 5100 all around paired w/ OMU 885s and a 1/4 spacer up front. Sat slightly backward rake. I believe it ended up being a 3/2 lift?
I contemplated this forever with mine and ended up keep a little rake. Reason being? I regularly tow a trailer or put a 4 bike rack on my hitch. I don't want to be cruising down the highway with my front end sky high. This way it sits perfectly level when loaded down.
nicely done to your 4runner! beautiful ride and this is exactly what i want for my 2004 4runner, i bought 275/70 R19 ko2s and trying to see if they would rub upper control arms on stock wheels? or does it just rub on the fender liners and thats it? thanks!
What else did you purchase outside of the kit itself? Did you need coil compressors to install or were you able to use a jack or something to push down the axle?
Would you recommend still getting the BF Goodrich 275's with just a simple leveling kit, without the 3" lift? Would they rub alot? just wanted to hear your thoughts.
Have you put on after market UCAs yet? If you have, what'd you put on? I've had a hard time deciding between keeping it stock or putting a new pair on.
Did you need longer bolts for the 1 inch leveling spacer? The ones I ordered didn't come with any and my mechanic said there wasn't enough thread on the stock ones to mount them.
All 4 shocks takes around 4-6 hours and it's really tough to do without a second set of hands. If you had access to a lift or a full blown shop and you knew what you were doing you could probably knock it out in 2-3 hours.
Doesn't aftermarket UCA typically provide additional castor adjustment, not camber? I am curious why you couldn't get your camber to spec with stock UCA.
I honestly don't know. After reading your comment I googled camber & caster, read a bunch of explanations, looked at diagrams, and I'm even more confused than before. On Total Chaos' website the UCA description mentions both camber & caster adjustment. All I know for sure is that my front tires wear more on the outer edge and it can be fixed by certain aftermarket UCA's.
Garrett Mills pretty much yes. I removed all the xreas plumbing & reservoirs. That was the most labor intensive part of it. Definitely worth it tho. I love the OME suspension. Great product. This is my second 4Runner with OME and would do it again if I got another 4Runner or Tacoma.
+Peter Noble The Old Man Emu springs will help towing a lot! They make a few different springs for additional weight (steel bumpers, towing, etc.) This setup will tow far better than stock as it is a much stiffer and stronger.
Upgrade to some Bilstein 5100's. They're adjustable so you can lift the front end to take out the rake AND they'll help with body roll alot. They run around $300-350 for a set of 4, and you can either attempt to install them yourself or pay a mechanic around $200 to do it for you. Well worth it.
I have 2006 4R sports edition V6 with X reas and I wanted to lift it but many shop won't touch it because of the x reas.I wonder if we have the same issues. Whats your recommendation?
Sweet! That's what I'm thinking. I went to test drive a local one yesterday, absolutely loved it. It was a V6 though, thinking I want to swing for a V8.
The 4.7L V8 is great...I absolutely love it. Very torquey, especially down low. And the MPGs are almost the same as the V6, very little difference. I have a Gibson exhaust on mine and it sounds mean. Are you thinking about a lift if you get it? If so, avoid models with the rear airbag suspension. I have the Sport Edition which had the xreas system, it worked okay but was kinda worn out at 117,000miles. I took it all out, plumbing, reservoirs and all. Highly recommend the Old Man Emu suspension lift from Toytec. It's a full kit, all engineered for the specific car. Had the same suspension on a 2001 4Runner and would do it again if I bought another. Let me know if you have any questions. If you're in NY hit me up, I'll let ya test drive and film a review:)
The OME lift is roughly 2.5in - 3in. You will likely have a little rub in the front regardless of 2in or 3in. I had to trim the bumper slightly and push the front fender liners forward a bit. If I had to buy new tires today, I'd get 255/75R17 to save some weight.
I have a 04 4Runner want to put 275 r18, and I want to put a 3" spacer in the front and a 1.5 spacer in the rear do you think it will work will rub like yours ? Thanks :)
How much did the rear go up in height? I’m leveling out my 2008 4runner, after measuring front and rear my front sits about 3” lower than rear. Thinking of just leveling the front with the back and keeping the back stock
I think the front is 3in with the aluminum spacer discs. Rear roughly 2.5in. Mine sits level still, five years later. My 2001 4runner I didn't install the spacers and the front sat lower than the rear. It looked great.
Yes. I trimmed small pieces off each side of the bumper. Can't see any difference. And I moved the inner fender liners forward an secured. Zip ties worked great. Haven't had an issue in 5 years.
a lot of good info on your videos I want to say thank you. I have a 2007 sport edition 2wdmy X reas suspension when bad and to get a new one, well you know the story a lot $$$any way I find out that I could live with out it. I got bilstein 5100 series. the runner is level now front and back but I still got the factory springs I spend about $900 labor and parts.but my Question is what else can I do to make my truck better the ride is good but I think something is missing I do not much about lifts please help. by the way your 4runner ROCKS!
Hi, thanks for the video. Did you install the Differential Drop Kit? I have the same truck but V6 model, do you think that same kit will work perfect on it?
Yes I installed the diff drop kit but it is not required if you keep the lift at 3inches or less. Kinda up to you. The same kit will work but if you have the V6 and do not plan on getting a steel bumper then consider the softer springs.
MrTherooster it will be ok. It might be a stiff ride but will settle after a couple weeks. If you know for sure you're doing steel bumpers then get the heavier springs. You can always put some weight in the trunk if it's bad.
+michael strumpis Nope. They say 3" inches or under no brake line extension necessary. But if you do a lot of wheeling and will be flexing the suspension out, it may not be a bad idea to install extension.
what's up dude! I had the same lift with additional 1inch spacer on top. loved the way it rode nice and smooth. recently replaced it with toytec boss 2.5.....ehhh it's ok. Ride isn't as good but I'll work for now
+Joseph Casarez Awesome! What year is your 4Runner? Bummer to hear the Boss 2.5 is just OK...especially for the price. I wonder how it compares to the ICON Stage 1.
2005 4runner V8 limited. shrockworks bumper, scs bronze wheels, total chaos uca, sitting about 3 1/2 inches in front and about 4 in the rear. Wanting to go higher of course lol. Did the projector oem swap . Yea I think maybe next year I'm gonna try and get kind set up all around and total chaos long arm.....
Thanks for being willing to help. Would you buy one sight unseen? Don't hate on me but I have owned a 99 and 03 4Runner and have driven both to 250k miles and never serviced anything other than oil changes and tires. I just noticed I signed in from a different RUclips account.
+CHARLIEBITESHARD I wouldn't buy one without looking at it in person and driving it. Put a refundable deposit on the vehicle so no one snags it and go see it asap. No hate for no maintenance, that's why Toyota's are awesome. But which would you choose if you're buying used & have the option to pick a truck that has been properly maintained by the previous owner or one that only had oil changes and tires?
Nice 4 runner I just bought the same 06 sport edition v-8 on 10/12/15. It has a luxury super smooth ride! I would like to lift it like yours! I am on a budget, and concerned that if I lift it, I will lose that smooth luxury ride, did you remove the factory shocks with the fluid dampner system? Also, do the sport edition run all wheel drive full time or are they 2 wheel drive full time? Any help thanks?
+ACYOTA Crown Thank you! Congrats on the new (to you) 4Runner! How many miles are on your 2006? I removed the XREAS suspension: all the shocks, springs, reservoirs and the plumbing that connects the shocks to the reservoirs. I explain some of this in the "BEFORE video" that's linked in the description. With the Old Man Emu Suspension, you will lose some of that smooth luxury ride. But that's not to say the OME doesn't ride well. It feels firm & rides more like a truck than with the stock suspension. I love it. As for your budget, there are cheaper lift options out there, such as spacers (Daystar, Cornfed, Toytec). I do not recommend going this route. You will lose more ride quality & capability by installing spacers with the factory shocks & springs than you would if you just went full OME suspension lift to begin with. Also, many people who lift on a budget with spacers do not like it and tend to upgrade springs/coils not long after. I prefer to save the money & do it right the first time, as it will be cheaper in the long run. Toytec sells the OME full suspension lift kit for about $900 (Link in Description). Check out the T4R.org 4th Gen Suspension Options/FAQ www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/102272-4th-gen-suspension-options-faq.html The V8 4th Gens are Full-Time 4WD. I'm not sure the ratio of torque split between the front & rear wheels but my understanding is it's never sending 100% of the power to the rear at anytime. Let me know if you have anymore questions! Happy to help:) Also, I recommend making a T4R.org account. Tons of great info on there & many people who are very knowledgeable when it comes to 4Runner's!
I bought it with 180,000, for 12g's . from a Toyota dealership, I am the second owner ! There is a carfax history on it all positive, service,oil changes timing belt etc. the car runs solid and smooth!! Hoping I can get a at least 300k miles on it!
Did you just drink 3 redbulls right before filming? Cuz those hands be SHAKING! LOL! All joking aside, awesome rig, dude. I've been looking at putting some BFG's on my rig as well. And with the lost MPG's... Gotta remember you're into it for the smiles per gallon now ;)
I installed the Spidertrax 1.25in wheel spacers, which significantly increased tire rub on the inner front fender liner (the spot in the video). It went from only rubbing in reverse uphills with wheels turned, to rubbing while going forward with moderate turns of the wheel. I drove it like that for a week...only to/from the train station. Pulling into parking spots took extra care. Yesterday I pushed forward & secured the front inner fender liners. Also used a coping saw to cut a small corner off the bumper. Really easy, only took about 30 minutes to get everything button'd up. There's some photos I posted here: www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/101762-what-did-you-do-your-4runner-today-1378.html#post2188916
Thanks for the review it inspired me. I'm using your setup on my 2005 sport. After hearing your comments about rubbing I'm a bit concerned with the going with the 275 70R17 (stock wheels). are you going to take any steps to solve that problem and if so, what? Should I do the control arms? Thanks for your advice. Would you do anything different?
slickkapone wider stance. Looks better.
Geek Out On Gear I ended up installing Camburg UCAs and it is perfect. Alignment/camber issues solved. Don't worry about the rub. I pushed the inner fender liners forward and trimmed a tiny piece of both side of front bumper. Fixed all the rubbing issues and you cannot tell anything was trimmed by looking at it.
Hi J_mosk, I am trying to get my 275s put on in couple days, and I am trying to find out, if your 275s (on stock wheels with no wheel spacer) will rub the stock UCA at full lock? Please response, and thanks so much! :)
davidlcb mine didn't on stock 17inch wheels 275/70r17
You’ve done a beautiful job. I’ve been on the look now for three months for basically the same vehicle. Either they have 1,000,000,000,000 miles on them or they’re very expensive. Hope to find mine soon. Congrats.
Thanks! Did you end up finding a nice 4Runner for a decent price?
Yeah dude I finally found one. Bought it October 31. Ended up being a limited V8 with 160,000 miles on it here in Albuquerque. Vehicle came from Tahoe California. I ended up giving 16 grand out the door. Now it’s time to save up to copy what you’ve done. Yours is really a nice looking fourth GEN forerunner
Very nice! I still stand by Old Man Emu Lifts & would buy another kit without hesitation. OME is a staple in the industry & still seems like best bang for the buck. However, another company to look at is Dobinsons. Might be a bit more expensive but I’ve heard great things. I’ll probably give them a try for my next truck.
I would also buy skinnier tires to save weight: 255/75r17 instead of 275/70r17 and maybe a less aggressive tread. It really depends on actual use case of the truck. I think the 255s would have done everything I needed, on road and off-road, while being lighter. The BFG KO2 is an excellent tire but they are heavy and if doing more highway driving, then something like Firestone Destination X/T All Terrain or Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S might be better. No doubt, KO2 is one of the best but basically I’d pay more attention to weight when building another 4Runner.
I have a '07 4Runner SR5 and put a 3" Icon stage 2 lift. Just upgraded to 265-75 R16 Goodyear Duratrac tires. 1" taller and 1/2" wider sidewalls than stock. They look meaty and change the ride completely. Went with a load range E for towing and off road. You get triple side wall. Haven't had if rub yet, but not gone off road with it with the new tires yet. Was looking at KO2's, but the took out the triple polyester side wall and went single nylon. These were rated better off road and snow. Your right about the mileage. Lost about 1 to 1-1/2. If I drive real careful, I can keep it at 16. I think it might just be a recal on the speedo, but haven't found anything on it. looks great You did a good job.
How do the E rated tires ride? I've heard it's unbearable and others say it isn't bad at all...won't know until i find out i guess. Thanks
K02: I put 33x10.5r15 K02's on my Jeep TJ in Oct of 2015. Those tires will 100% make it through summer. That was daily driving appx 12k miles per year. The TJ is a VERY ligth weight vehicle so that factors in as well. But I couldn't be happier with them.
I have everything stock , with KO2/ 265-70-17, love the look of 2015 T4R MPG 17.3 not V8. Looking at getting winch and lights. Nice looking runner, I don't like rub.
enlarging your tire diameter will change your acuracy of your speed and odemeter reading and show your mileage as lower also - you should check or recalabrate so your mileage is accurate.
There are how-to's online about how to get rid of the rubbing. Basically you pull the front liners forward as far as you can and then rescrew them with new holes. The wear on the edge of the front tires is most likely due more to the front wheels turning than the camber being out.
Great vid! This one inspired me to go ahead with an OME 3" last year. Currently running 265 70 R17 studded winters on Spidertraxx 1.25" with no issues, and slapping on 285 75 R16 KO2s next week.
Ho Lee Phuk how did the switch for 285's go? Any more adjustments?
Thanks! Studded tires are incredible! I recently installed Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded on my Lifted 2023 BRZ and it performs better than I thought possible in snow & ice. Some new videos on my channel showing the BRZ with studs in different winter conditions.
There is a reason why the factory 4runners come not level. That is due to aerodynamics and when the car is used for towing
Awesome! I have those rims on my 02 Tacoma Prerunner! And I just bought the ko2s so I was scouring the internet to see how they would look and lo and behold here's your video being so gosh-darn thorough at not only showing the tires but going into detail about many other things. You sir are one of the reasons RUclips is still such a great option for everything
Thanks for the reviews. I ordered mine with the medium coils and sport shocks. Installation wasn't too bad. Just waiting on getting tires, undecided on the 275 or 285. KO2. No wheel spacers yet.
I find that the 275's are more than enough tire. Very glad I didn't get 285. Would be too much for me. But if you do a lot of wheeling maybe the 285 is the right tire for you. You'll have rub with either tire but it's easy to fix.
Nice rig! I have an 04 v8 and am saving for the same lift and tire size. little by little I guess...
you ever get it done? I did the same set up a couple of years ago, and absolutely love it.
@@hatredcopter1592 I did “one step down” and did 2.5/2.0 with 265/70’s and absolutely love the set up. It was a good compromise between a great Offroad setup and still great between highway gas stops.
@@palierto heck yea, that's awesome! have a great day buddy!
Look freaking clean
I got the same set up but on a ‘09 4Runner
The first measurement you keep mentioning, 275 or 285, that is the section width. The number that is the measurement for height of the tire is called the aspect ratio which is the middle number '70 or 75' and then of course rim diameter '16 or 17'. So 275 is width 70 is height or aspect ratio and 17 is rim diameter. 275/70/17.
Still happy with it? I’m thinking about doing the same thing
I'm saving up for a 4Runner atm. This is EXACTLY what I was going to do to it lmao
Sweet looking 4runner
BEAUTIFUL SETUP-- and great job!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing bro did you put the 90021 and 60004 shocks? How it is different from stock are they much rigid and stiff?
I have the same Truck. Suspension just failed at 217k. Going for new Old man emu kit and BF ta’s
Awesome lift and tires! I have an 03 limited v8 with stock air shocks, u push a button and the back lifts a couple inches, and downhill assist, any thoughts on doing a lift with this? Would I have to get rid of air shocks and put regular ones? Any thoughts on this?
Is 3" enough to feel like you're riding a bit higher than the stock height and how noticeable is it?
275 is the tread width not tire hight. 33"/32" that you are talking about is the tire height.
I am aware. The KO2 285s are about 33 inch, whereas the 275s are around 32.6 inch. So there is a difference in width & height.
do u have a vid with the spacers installed . .i wonder how it looks
Can you fit a 275 in your spare tire holder
I believe so, yes. Depends on the tire tho, so make sure to check.
Very nice look, are you rubbing at all?
I generally don't like lifted trucks, but that looks great
I'm doing the same exact setup. I wonder if the second notch might make it more level
I wonder if the spc ucas will remove those rubs
Perfect lift
Hi.I have a 4runner limited.I want bigger rim(let's just say 22's).Whats the biggest tire that you'll think would fit
Hi. I just installed a 1" spacer up front to be level with the rear and it looks way better. Do you think I'd have any clearance issues if I installed the same size tires you have on my sport edition wheels?
Maybe but it is easy to fix.
Dream rig. I have been trying to find a sport 4 x 4 but can't find one.
+CHARLIEBITESHARD It took me a little while to find "The One". Be patient, it will turn up. Look for good maintenance records, clean underbody (little to no rust), and whether the timing belt has been changed around 100k miles. I live in New York and found mine near Chicago. I used cars.com and searched "lowest miles". Good luck! I've had a couple used 4Runners so let me know if you have any questions:)
+j_mosk I'm assuming the timing chain needs to be chained every 100k?
+Dalton H never replaced a timing belt on any of my 4runners/tacomas
Dalton H - timing belt change every 90K for 4th gen V8 engine. Timing chain on V6 engine doesn't need to be changed.
I got super lucky and found one through my buddy stock and completely redid it, I will have some vids up soon of my build.
Definitely doesn't look "level", by no means looks bad just def. higher in the rear? I think 3/1.5 would be perfect from what I've researched... Personally my favorite is the ToyTec Ultimate 3" lift, but it's a little pricey. How much rear lift does your have!?
Saw a post recently of Bilstein 5100 all around paired w/ OMU 885s and a 1/4 spacer up front. Sat slightly backward rake. I believe it ended up being a 3/2 lift?
I contemplated this forever with mine and ended up keep a little rake. Reason being? I regularly tow a trailer or put a 4 bike rack on my hitch. I don't want to be cruising down the highway with my front end sky high. This way it sits perfectly level when loaded down.
nicely done to your 4runner! beautiful ride and this is exactly what i want for my 2004 4runner, i bought 275/70 R19 ko2s and trying to see if they would rub upper control arms on stock wheels? or does it just rub on the fender liners and thats it? thanks!
davidlcb I have an ‘06 4Runner and I’m wanting to get 275/70R18 KM3’s, did you have any issues with your tires?
What else did you purchase outside of the kit itself? Did you need coil compressors to install or were you able to use a jack or something to push down the axle?
Would you recommend still getting the BF Goodrich 275's with just a simple leveling kit, without the 3" lift? Would they rub alot? just wanted to hear your thoughts.
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Have you put on after market UCAs yet? If you have, what'd you put on? I've had a hard time deciding between keeping it stock or putting a new pair on.
Sick runner!!! Gonna order your exact kit but was wondering if you went with softer valving for the shocks or firmer valving?
forgot to mention , you also installed wheel spacer at least 1.25" :)) without them forget about this tires
I drove it for a few weeks without the spidertrax spacers. It was fine. They are not mandatory but it looks much better with them.
Did you need longer bolts for the 1 inch leveling spacer? The ones I ordered didn't come with any and my mechanic said there wasn't enough thread on the stock ones to mount them.
No, you do not need the spacer.
i can't click on the cart of what he bought anyone have the list?
How many inches between center hub and bottom of fender well
Has anyone out 275/55r20 on the 4th gen 4Runner?
question is how long did it take to install all the parts
All 4 shocks takes around 4-6 hours and it's really tough to do without a second set of hands. If you had access to a lift or a full blown shop and you knew what you were doing you could probably knock it out in 2-3 hours.
Doesn't aftermarket UCA typically provide additional castor adjustment, not camber? I am curious why you couldn't get your camber to spec with stock UCA.
I honestly don't know. After reading your comment I googled camber & caster, read a bunch of explanations, looked at diagrams, and I'm even more confused than before. On Total Chaos' website the UCA description mentions both camber & caster adjustment. All I know for sure is that my front tires wear more on the outer edge and it can be fixed by certain aftermarket UCA's.
Love the truck! Great before and after videos. Do you have any recent videos with updates? I have the exact same vehicle. Silver in color too.
you ride spacers on your wheels?
Are you running any type of spacers on those stock wheels?
Where can I get that spacer in the front on top of the strut?
I'm looking at ordering am ome kit for my sport 4x4. Does the ome kit bolt straight up where the xreas would be removed? Thanks.
Garrett Mills pretty much yes. I removed all the xreas plumbing & reservoirs. That was the most labor intensive part of it. Definitely worth it tho. I love the OME suspension. Great product. This is my second 4Runner with OME and would do it again if I got another 4Runner or Tacoma.
can you still tow without it sagging a lot in the back? if you have towed with yours what differences have you noticed? thanks great vid.
+Peter Noble The Old Man Emu springs will help towing a lot! They make a few different springs for additional weight (steel bumpers, towing, etc.) This setup will tow far better than stock as it is a much stiffer and stronger.
Bro.. Were you in Times Square parked across from the m&m's store the night of the Paris attacks?
I just want to reduce the body roll, really hate that, stock SR5, any suggestion? thank you.
jiaxing sun x-reas
Upgrade to some Bilstein 5100's. They're adjustable so you can lift the front end to take out the rake AND they'll help with body roll alot. They run around $300-350 for a set of 4, and you can either attempt to install them yourself or pay a mechanic around $200 to do it for you. Well worth it.
Will the 275 tire fit in the factory spare location?
Yes. Anything bigger, like a 285, will not.
I have 2006 4R sports edition V6 with X reas and I wanted to lift it but many shop won't touch it because of the x reas.I wonder if we have the same issues. Whats your recommendation?
J G remove it.
What's your fender height from the ground up?
Looks awesome!
Thank you! The 4Runner & BRZ combo has treated me well:) You really need one to fully appreciate the other.
Sweet! That's what I'm thinking. I went to test drive a local one yesterday, absolutely loved it. It was a V6 though, thinking I want to swing for a V8.
The 4.7L V8 is great...I absolutely love it. Very torquey, especially down low. And the MPGs are almost the same as the V6, very little difference. I have a Gibson exhaust on mine and it sounds mean. Are you thinking about a lift if you get it? If so, avoid models with the rear airbag suspension. I have the Sport Edition which had the xreas system, it worked okay but was kinda worn out at 117,000miles. I took it all out, plumbing, reservoirs and all. Highly recommend the Old Man Emu suspension lift from Toytec. It's a full kit, all engineered for the specific car. Had the same suspension on a 2001 4Runner and would do it again if I bought another. Let me know if you have any questions. If you're in NY hit me up, I'll let ya test drive and film a review:)
Great Rig!
can you please post the parts you used for the lift.
I got a ‘06, v6 4Runner, and I was wondering if I wanted to do the 275 KO2 tires, do I need to do a 3 inch lift or can I do a 2 inch instead?
The OME lift is roughly 2.5in - 3in. You will likely have a little rub in the front regardless of 2in or 3in. I had to trim the bumper slightly and push the front fender liners forward a bit. If I had to buy new tires today, I'd get 255/75R17 to save some weight.
@@ThePedalDance duly noted. Okay. Thank you :))
Hey love this 4Runner! How much did the emu lift, tires, and wheels cost you altogether? Plus the service fees by the installer?
This was 5 years ago. I honestly don't remember. Toytec Lifts. Tire shop or TireRack. Shouldn't be hard to figure it out.
I have a 04 4Runner want to put 275 r18, and I want to put a 3" spacer in the front and a 1.5 spacer in the rear do you think it will work will rub like yours ? Thanks :)
Vidal Martinez it will work. The rubbing issues are very easy to fix.
Good day! did you experience any driveline issue such as vibrations at certain speed?
Roy Abadis not at all. Rock solid.
Great looking toyota..nice setup
How much did the rear go up in height? I’m leveling out my 2008 4runner, after measuring front and rear my front sits about 3” lower than rear. Thinking of just leveling the front with the back and keeping the back stock
I think the front is 3in with the aluminum spacer discs. Rear roughly 2.5in. Mine sits level still, five years later. My 2001 4runner I didn't install the spacers and the front sat lower than the rear. It looked great.
@@ThePedalDance So the rear on this one is stock height? Just a raise in the front? thanks
Did you make some trimming to avoid tire rubbing ?
Yes. I trimmed small pieces off each side of the bumper. Can't see any difference. And I moved the inner fender liners forward an secured. Zip ties worked great. Haven't had an issue in 5 years.
Me gustaria tener una de esa
Hi there,
Is the lift 2.5 or 3inch OME ??
Cant find 3 inch , they only have 2.5 ! They said it s the only lift for 4runner
Thank u
E . S . It’s probably closer to 2.5in once it settles. Might be around 2.5in back and 3in in the front. It sits level.
j_mosk
Thank you very much.
how high dose it sir from ground up?
Nice rig bro-han!
Do you think the 32.6in tires would have no rubbing?
Chaz Driver I think that's about what mine are. 32.6
Bad@$$. Looks awesome
a lot of good info on your videos I want to say thank you. I have a 2007 sport edition 2wdmy X reas suspension when bad and to get a new one, well you know the story a lot $$$any way I find out that I could live with out it. I got bilstein 5100 series. the runner is level now front and back but I still got the factory springs I spend about $900 labor and parts.but my Question is what else can I do to make my truck better the ride is good but I think something is missing I do not much about lifts please help. by the way your 4runner ROCKS!
Hi, thanks for the video.
Did you install the Differential Drop Kit?
I have the same truck but V6 model, do you think that same kit will work perfect on it?
Yes I installed the diff drop kit but it is not required if you keep the lift at 3inches or less. Kinda up to you. The same kit will work but if you have the V6 and do not plan on getting a steel bumper then consider the softer springs.
j_mosk would there be a problem running the stiffer springs till I get aftermarket bumpers
I did install the diff drop. It is recommended by not required for a lift 3inches or less. The same setup would work on V6.
j_mosk but the stiffer springs without the metal bumpers. Would that be a problem
MrTherooster it will be ok. It might be a stiff ride but will settle after a couple weeks. If you know for sure you're doing steel bumpers then get the heavier springs. You can always put some weight in the trunk if it's bad.
How is the ride on those BFG K02 Tires - at 27570R17 they are E rated I believe
Steve Norman yes E rated, 3ply Kevlar side walls. Ride is awesome in all conditions I've encountered. Quiet on roads, great in snow & rain.
I love them. Quiet, nearly no road noise off them. Very capable tire. Would absolutely buy them again.
Did u have to extend any brake lines?
+michael strumpis Nope. They say 3" inches or under no brake line extension necessary. But if you do a lot of wheeling and will be flexing the suspension out, it may not be a bad idea to install extension.
@j_mosk, did you have to put spacers above the front coilovers on both sides or only driver side?
spacers on both sides and trim packer on drivers side.
Great, thanks j_mosk
what's up dude! I had the same lift with additional 1inch spacer on top. loved the way it rode nice and smooth. recently replaced it with toytec boss 2.5.....ehhh it's ok. Ride isn't as good but I'll work for now
+Joseph Casarez Awesome! What year is your 4Runner? Bummer to hear the Boss 2.5 is just OK...especially for the price. I wonder how it compares to the ICON Stage 1.
2005 4runner V8 limited. shrockworks bumper, scs bronze wheels, total chaos uca, sitting about 3 1/2 inches in front and about 4 in the rear. Wanting to go higher of course lol. Did the projector oem swap . Yea I think maybe next year I'm gonna try and get kind set up all around and total chaos long arm.....
Hey! You from Texas?
beautiful!
you need a video stabilizer
Thanks for being willing to help. Would you buy one sight unseen? Don't hate on me but I have owned a 99 and 03 4Runner and have driven both to 250k miles and never serviced anything other than oil changes and tires. I just noticed I signed in from a different RUclips account.
+CHARLIEBITESHARD I wouldn't buy one without looking at it in person and driving it. Put a refundable deposit on the vehicle so no one snags it and go see it asap. No hate for no maintenance, that's why Toyota's are awesome. But which would you choose if you're buying used & have the option to pick a truck that has been properly maintained by the previous owner or one that only had oil changes and tires?
Nice 4 runner I just bought the same 06 sport edition v-8 on 10/12/15. It has a luxury super smooth ride! I would like to lift it like yours! I am on a budget, and concerned that if I lift it, I will lose that smooth luxury ride, did you remove the factory shocks with the fluid dampner system? Also, do the sport edition run all wheel drive full time or are they 2 wheel drive full time? Any help thanks?
+ACYOTA Crown Thank you! Congrats on the new (to you) 4Runner! How many miles are on your 2006? I removed the XREAS suspension: all the shocks, springs, reservoirs and the plumbing that connects the shocks to the reservoirs. I explain some of this in the "BEFORE video" that's linked in the description. With the Old Man Emu Suspension, you will lose some of that smooth luxury ride. But that's not to say the OME doesn't ride well. It feels firm & rides more like a truck than with the stock suspension. I love it. As for your budget, there are cheaper lift options out there, such as spacers (Daystar, Cornfed, Toytec). I do not recommend going this route. You will lose more ride quality & capability by installing spacers with the factory shocks & springs than you would if you just went full OME suspension lift to begin with. Also, many people who lift on a budget with spacers do not like it and tend to upgrade springs/coils not long after. I prefer to save the money & do it right the first time, as it will be cheaper in the long run. Toytec sells the OME full suspension lift kit for about $900 (Link in Description). Check out the T4R.org 4th Gen Suspension Options/FAQ www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/102272-4th-gen-suspension-options-faq.html The V8 4th Gens are Full-Time 4WD. I'm not sure the ratio of torque split between the front & rear wheels but my understanding is it's never sending 100% of the power to the rear at anytime. Let me know if you have anymore questions! Happy to help:) Also, I recommend making a T4R.org account. Tons of great info on there & many people who are very knowledgeable when it comes to 4Runner's!
I bought it with 180,000, for 12g's . from a Toyota dealership, I am the second owner ! There is a carfax history on it all positive, service,oil changes timing belt etc. the car runs solid and smooth!!
Hoping I can get a at least 300k miles on it!
How’s the cv axles
Tony Silva no issues at all.
Crap gas?
does your 4R has X reas suspension?
Looks good don't let your buddy drive it / flog it LoL
And I live in Louisiana
Did you just drink 3 redbulls right before filming? Cuz those hands be SHAKING! LOL! All joking aside, awesome rig, dude. I've been looking at putting some BFG's on my rig as well. And with the lost MPG's... Gotta remember you're into it for the smiles per gallon now ;)
Nov 13th
Nice Truck, but I don’t accept your apology... children’s laughter is disgusting and inexcusably... !!!