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First Big Upgrade

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by seattle_submariner, Feb 24, 2021.

  1. Feb 24, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    seattle_submariner

    seattle_submariner [OP] New Member

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    Hi all,

    I've been a lurker but enjoyed reading all the knowledge on these forums. I took the plunge and ordered a BP-51 Kit from a local company. Unfortunately, the part is back ordered, but can't wait until these get installed.

    Now time to figure out which wheels to go on the 33in tires i want.
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2021 at 12:44 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
  3. Feb 24, 2021 at 3:03 PM
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    Moon Landing

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  4. Feb 24, 2021 at 3:21 PM
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    NotaTRD

    NotaTRD It’s my wife’s 4R, she just lets me drive it

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    I’ve read good things about the BP-51 kit.

    Welcome.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2021 at 2:04 AM
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    Toy4X4

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
  6. Feb 26, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Joekader

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    Great choice I have this setup and it’s fabulous highly adjustable 2 things get high caster uca(I have JBA) and adjustable sway bar end links if you don’t have kdss it’s all the suspension most will ever need
    J
     
  7. Feb 26, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    seattle_submariner

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    Good suggestion on the UCA. I did also get the ARB UCA to go along with the install. Do any of you recommend a diff drop with this?

    At this point, what is the next upgrade I should get? I have the SR5 so I am thinking the upgrade order as money flows in is 1) new wheels and tires for 33s, 2) front bumper + winch, and 3) regear + ARB air lockers.
     
  8. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:06 AM
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    Arb is the newest on the market good choice tires and wheels are the next logical step I didn’t do a diff drop and don’t have any issues as of yet the sway bar links gave me some clunking so I replaced with adjustable ones go so far
    I run fifteen52 turbo rims in 17 and falken wildpeaks best all around tire ever the rest can wait on deals coming with July sales
    Learn the limits of the you and the truck before you go all out enjoy!!!
    J
     
  9. Feb 26, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    kmeeg

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    Mind if I ask how long you have bp-51 on yours? Have you tried running Rebound and compression at 1 and is that soft as stock Toyota suspension?

    I'm planning to change Bilstien 5100 on my Limited to a softer ride. I want the softest ride on-road.
     
  10. Feb 26, 2021 at 10:12 AM
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    Joekader

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    Yes I be run it for over a year and constantly play with settings 1 is softest close to stock setup I now run 4 /3 all around but I have little weight it’s firm but not jarring it gives me great balance off the bumps and pretty good on the highway speeds I have tried about 20 combinations to get here and adjustments are quick and easy
     
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