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2021 Nautical Blue TRD Off Road

Discussion in '5th Gen Builds (2010-2024)' started by Dcharloff, Mar 28, 2021.

  1. Mar 28, 2021 at 5:51 PM
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    Dcharloff

    Dcharloff [OP] New Member

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    Cornfed 2/1.5 leveling kit
    Build-Lapse of my 2021 NB Off Road
    I will be adding to this thread as I order more parts and pieces for this hoopty.

    Purchased a cornfed 2/1.5 leveling kit from Chris on 3/22 and recieved it in the mail on 3/25, shipping was extremely fast and Chris provided me with a tracking # right after I paid him. ALL CREDIT goes to Chris for assisting me through text messages while I was installing

    Front spacer comes as two pieces and sits under and on top of the top hat like so.
    Cornfed supplies their own nuts that you are advised to use instead of the OEM nuts for the top strut mount.


    Front shock installed back in, every component torqued to spec.

    The rear spacer sits on top of the spring and OEM bump stop and is held in by a counter sunk screw that does not require a specific torque spec, but should be tightened until it stops moving.

    Here are the rears installed back in. The rears were a lot easier to install due to the springs being larger and easier to work with when compressed.
    DESPITE having heard and read things about needing 2-3 people to man handle the rear axle. I did this by myself with a floor jack, 2 stands and 2 spring compressors. It was easy if you know what does what.


    I installed the kit this weekend and it took me about 6 hours of actual work. Anyone that knows, can agree once you get the first one done the next go a lot faster. Here is a before and after shot of ride height comparisons. Stock vs 2/1.5 leveling spacers. Next is alignment lul, Falken 285/70 WildPeaks, and Method MR305's in matte black.
     
  2. Mar 28, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    4Runner170V

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    Like my NB also....

    D893F3ED-C3B7-414E-A6E3-64B9E2939257.jpg
     
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  3. Mar 28, 2021 at 7:25 PM
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    Dcharloff

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    Front end shot
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2021 at 10:17 AM
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    Sjewell94

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    How is the ride on the leveling spacers versus stock? Thinking of doing similar set up to get 285's.
     
  5. Apr 9, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Looks good, nice job. Two more questions - what all did you have to loosen/take off to remove the front struts, and what material are the spacers made of? Thanks.
     
  6. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:20 PM
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    Dcharloff

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    The ride has no change in my opinion and honestly feels a little bit better.
     
  7. Apr 9, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    Dcharloff

    Dcharloff [OP] New Member

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    Cornfed 2/1.5 leveling kit
    LCA Knuckle bolt
    Top strut bolts
    Bottom strut bolt

    i may be forgetting something but its a very easy job and once you get under there youll see exactly what you need to do. Theres also tons of tutorials out there to follow.
     
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