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2021 4Runner Limited lift nightmare

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by DrkKnight, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Sep 30, 2022 at 6:18 PM
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    It honestly rides smoother and better than it did stock too. It was too soft and “boaty”. Rides great now and i took it to hollister Ca on trails and it performed better than i thought without lockers. Im not going to be off roading too much, im a big skier so the snow is mainly why i did the mods, and the looks of course.
     
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    Hey there, I’m looking to toughen up my 2019 Black Limited Nightshade. Loved the TRD but needed a 3rd row for the kids. Also love the 2 tone look of the FJ cruisers, and the new Broncos, although I prefer the older originals. Aby suggestions? It would be great to walk into a shop and be taken seriously. I get “is this for your husband?” A lot.
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2023 at 2:20 PM
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    Maybe I will share my Limited with Ironman lift here if that helps anyone.
    If possible have some patience and listen what I think about it.

    Is it good as my ELKA 2.5DC suspension? No
    Is it worth the price tag? May be / Not bad.

    https://youtu.be/Xrp-LYkTLf8
     
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  4. Jan 19, 2023 at 6:22 AM
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    So I’m also thinking to do a suspension lift, but how do I determine if my 2021 4 runner has the xreas system, thank you
     
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    Check and see if there is a line coming out of any of the shocks. If so, thats the XREAS oil line.
     
  6. Jan 19, 2023 at 8:47 AM
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    Got it, thanks a lot. flg
     
  7. Jan 26, 2023 at 9:44 PM
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    Does anyone know the inner dimensions of the factory TRD Pro tube roof rack? Trying to decide of i should install one on my limited and want to see if my Thule Snowboard racks would fit on the lower crossbars in-between the side rail Tubes.

    thanks in advance!
     
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    Next project had arrived! Converting the Limited upper Grille to the TRD Pro Grill. They finally make a TRD Pro one for a limited and actually fits snug with no gaps! Took the black lower facia and wrapped it in Color matched Blizzard Pearl Vinyl and am going to do black lettering. Just have to place the letters and swap out the upper grill and BAM. Finished product to follow.

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  9. Feb 20, 2023 at 8:14 AM
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    Finished the TRD Pro piece conversion. Stoked they finally make the front piece for a limited now. Wrapped it to match the body and black lettering. 3 Raptor lights ordered as well

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    Where did you get the vinyl!? I’m trying to do the same to mine.
     
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    Hey 4Runner007!
    Where did you get your trd style grill? Did you have any problems with the front sensor? I’m looking to do the same thing
    Thank you
     
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    Hi there, i got mine from CarTrimHome and them wrapped it with color matched vinyl before installing. No modification of the trim piece was needed to install and no issue with the sensor.
     
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    Hey ya’ll! For my next upgrade I am looking at the Gobi stealth full length rack with sunroof cut out. Has anyone put this in a Limited by chance and can share photos? Im 97% sure i will go with it, but want to be 100% before i drop 2K on it lol.
    Thanks in advance.
     
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    looks great man! What lift did you go with? Looks like a 3/1?
     
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    I went with the Rough Country 3.5" front and 1.5" rear and upgraded the control arms. They did not have to remove the XREAS system. Rough country makes a lift that is compatible with the XREAS system. I have 265/60/20R Ridge Grapplers on it. I feel like the truck still handles great. Ive put about 7k miles one the truck while having the lift and tires. I also added a SB cold air intake system(louder than I would have liked), and a pedal commander as well. Hope that helps anyone searching.
     
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    Looks great man! I almost did the 3.5 but i didn’t want to mess with the UCA’s. Sounds like it wasn’t an issue at all with handling though. I may have to do mine after these BFG wear out. I have about 3/4 of an inch between my tire and UCA now, but if I go one size bigger, I think it will rub
     
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    Looks like my 4x4shop was wrong (maybe). They refused to use a spring more than 1in in rear for XREAS. Said that XREAS shocks are shorter and not recommended over 1in in rear.

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    Definitely incorrect, my lift was originally a 3 front 1.5 rear and i ended up getting a 1” rear simply because I wanted the rear, the same or a little bit less than the front. But I put the 1.5 on and drove around for at least a month before I switched it. I think most 4 x 4 shops aren’t used to dealing with limiteds first of all especially with XREAS and have an error on the side of caution mentality. Liability, liability, liability.
     
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    what does your front measure from ground to top of fender? Just curious
     
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    Happy Thanksgiving 4Runner Fam!

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