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First time owner Houston TX

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by steven0126, May 17, 2016.

  1. May 17, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    steven0126

    steven0126 [OP] New Member

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    Hey everyone.

    It's been years since I've been on a car thread but I remember its usually the best place to get info on modifying a vehicle. First time owning a 4Runner 2015 SR5. It's stock except I put rims and tires and already regretting the tires cause I wish I would've gone bigger. Well hope to get to meet some of you guys
     
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  2. May 17, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Welcome! Which rims and tires? Post pics!
     
  3. May 17, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Welcome! Any plans for a suspension lift?
     
  4. May 31, 2016 at 11:42 PM
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    steven0126

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    Actually yeah. I was about to post a thread asking some questions on it but since you asked maybe you can help.
    I want to do a 3" lift. Nothing fancy, just hoping to raise it some to put bigger tires. I called the local shop here in Katy and they want to charge me about $750 bucks for some spacers. I looked it up and they are fairly easy to do myself and it would give me a chance to get to know my 4Runner a bit (I am mechanically inclined). I searched and couldn't find one that said "This will fit your truck" So I called Toyotec but the guy said I could only use a spring and spacer kit. Springs require a spring compressor which I don't have and it puts me back at square one.

    So I'm looking for a leveling /spacer kit for a 2015 SR5 4runner (without that shock hydraulic thing) Any help?

    Thanks.
     
  5. May 31, 2016 at 11:52 PM
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    Here's a pic of the rims nd tires

    20160313_001035000_iOS.jpg
     
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  6. Jun 1, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    mesh_on_my_rolla

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    What brand are those wheel. They look awesome!
     
  7. Jun 1, 2016 at 9:01 PM
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  8. Jun 2, 2016 at 8:42 AM
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    Toytec does compress the coils on the shock (I believe they charge $100 for it) as an option if that's something you're open to.

    You can do a spacer lift, but that's up to you. You can find spacers from $100+. $750 for a spacer kit, I would opt for a suspension lift at that rate for a bit more.
     
  9. Jun 2, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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    SixthSnail

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    Avoid spacers. Much nicer ride with swapped coilovers and springs.
     
  10. Jun 8, 2016 at 11:29 AM
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  11. Jun 8, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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