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San Antonio shop recommendation for 2/1 install

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Bulverde4Runner, Feb 11, 2020.

  1. Feb 11, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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    I have a quote from a recommended shop for $300 to install my 2/1 Cornfed spacer lift including alignment. I’d do it myself but no longer have the tools.

    Anyone have a recommendation.

    I’m in the North West San Antonio area.
     
  2. Feb 11, 2020 at 11:14 AM
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    that's about what i paid here in the bay area. i got 2/1.5 cornfed w/ '18 trd pro suspension. rides like a stock pro :) what shocks are you using?

     
  3. Feb 11, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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    Using stock shocks for now, I only have 13k miles.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    That's not a bad price at all. The alignment alone is near $100, right?
     
  5. Feb 17, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    That's not a bad price at all. The alignment alone is near $100, right

    correct.
     
  6. Feb 17, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    I just installed that lift two weekends ago on my '20. Not a bad job at all, but for that price I'd have paid someone to do it just so I could be lazy.
     
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    That’s my thinking. I’ve done enough of these over the years, I’m tired.
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    Yup, seems like a decent install price. Do you happen to have links to the exact CF spacers you are installing?
     
  9. Feb 17, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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    Shop was recommended and only $300 I'd go with them.
     
  12. Feb 18, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    Sched for Fri.
     
  13. Feb 18, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    Make sure you post pics. You're going to love it.
     
  14. Feb 18, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Before and after. Or else.
     
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    What shop are you using?
     
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    Let me know how it turns out. I'd like to do the same if they do a good job!
     
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    These guys come highly recommended. When it’s all done I’ll post a new pic and comment.
     
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    C&W Off Road was great. Chris the owner is as real as it gets. Straight shooter. Quoted a price and no surprises.
     
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    Measures 37 1/2 at the rear and
    36 1/2 front. Gained exactly 1” in the rear and exactly 2” in the front

    Cornfed Suspension

    no longer looks weak in the front IMO
     
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    before higher than the back in the photo.
    can you measure the height from the hub to the arch?
    What is included ?
    what has changed in the behavior of the machine?
     
  23. Feb 22, 2020 at 7:55 AM
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    I measured from the ground to the top of the arch. Previously listed. 37 1/2 Rear, 36 1/2 front. Anytime you compress the springs with a spacer lift it will feel a bit tighter or a tad more stiff. DCF50057-4B9B-4E0C-A7DC-EA363E0CA9A4.jpg
     
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    Better pic. B1DD983C-1F0D-446E-A2F1-4647B5BEB580.jpg
    B1DD983C-1F0D-446E-A2F1-4647B5BEB580.jpg
     
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    Before and after. The one with US Flag on the glass 4D36DCEB-4351-4044-8804-E3F83AA81778.jpg is the after.
     
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    You guys may not believe this, heck I’m still skeptical. But my average mpg went from 18.5 to 19.5-20.2. I think the level kit allows better airflow and less drag. I do about 72mi a day mostly highway and or 45-60 mph. This is my first T4R and I’m really liking it.
     
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    Just recently purchased my first 4Runner, could you give me a update on how the spacers are holding up? What’s the ride like?
    Thinking of just doing a 1” level in the front.
     
  28. May 9, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    The ride feels a tad stiffer but not in any way uncomfortable. No question, do the level kit but go with the 2.5” in the front and 1” in the rear. Kornfed products are top notch.
     
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    C&W Off-road ; highly recommended, there info is in this thread.
     
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