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Lift Kit or Leveling Kit?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by ACFloyd12, Aug 14, 2019.

  1. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    ACFloyd12

    ACFloyd12 [OP] New Member

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    Hey everyone,
    I am very new to the site and was hoping you guys/gals could help me out. I have a Rough Country 3-inch lift kit in my 4th gen right now with 265 BFG A/Ts. It is not that aggressive and the front sits lower than the back. I am trying to figure out what I should do when the tires I have need to be replaced. Im gonna replace tires and lift/leveling kit all at once. Help me out!
     
  2. Aug 14, 2019 at 9:43 AM
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    nimby

    nimby in the drink

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    This is all personal opinion and should be based on what you want and how you like to use your truck.

    I personally went with a leveling kit because:

    1) I think the 4Runner is already tall enough
    2) I think a lower center of gravity is beneficial for what I do
    3) My truck is mostly a daily driver
    4) The type of offroading I do is on fast desert style roads and not rock crawling. Therefore I don't need a lot of clearance for articulation
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    wheelin fun

    wheelin fun New Member

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    I also went with the leveling with Bilstein at 2nd clip. I think it came out nice.

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  4. Sep 10, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    Dillusion

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    Lift.

    Anyone who tells you spacers are fine a full of shit. Even if you don't off road your back will thank you.
     

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