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Leveling kit so I can run 285-70R17?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Faykus6, Dec 22, 2015.

  1. Dec 22, 2015 at 6:44 PM
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    I have a 16 trail 4Runner I'm wanting to level it. I'm wanting to put 285 70 17x10 has anyone did this to see if it will work and not rub bad
     
  2. Dec 26, 2015 at 12:38 PM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    What "leveling" kit are you thinking?
     
  3. Dec 26, 2015 at 5:19 PM
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    Thinking about 2 1/2 on it I talked to a guy today said they should be fine
     
  4. Dec 26, 2015 at 6:07 PM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    I did a leveling kit. I put a 2.5 Daystar on my wife's 2010. It definitely brought up the front and now I have to do the back. She is running 32"s and I did some minor trimming inside. I getting her a BajaRack from the group buy next. I'll take some pics in the morning for you.
     
  5. Dec 26, 2015 at 10:20 PM
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    Ok thanks that would help to see what it looked like
     
  6. Dec 29, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    Sorry it took so long. image.jpg
    As you can see it's not level. So I got rear lift spacers in the garage and no time. As for the cutting up front, it wasn't much.
    image.jpg image.jpg
    I took the lower valence off cause of a new bumper eventually
     
  7. Dec 29, 2015 at 3:21 PM
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    Doesn't look bad how much did it rub before you cut the plastic
     
  8. Dec 29, 2015 at 3:30 PM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    Enough to freak out my wife. Lol. It wasn't too bad and it's not even noticeable if you don't know.
     
  9. Dec 29, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    Ok soon while see what it looks like trying to wait till winter is over
     
  10. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:55 PM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    I'm gonna start the rear lift tomorrow night. I'll see post a pic when it's done.
     
  11. Dec 30, 2015 at 4:25 PM
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    I'm not sure how y'all feel about 4WheelParts but ProComp has a 4 piece steel spacer kit for like $175 I think.... It's been a while since I've looked. Personally I prefer the steel to polyurethane and you really can't beat ProComps warranty.
     
  12. Dec 30, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    I love 4WheelParts. That's where I got my lift at. I got the DayStar 2.5 leveling kit. I forget the amount. I just finished the rear tonight in about an hour. I'll post a pic tomorrow.
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2015 at 9:42 AM
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    "Leveling" kit, 32' BFGs on ATX Artillery rims, Devil horns, pink interior lights. It's the wife's ride.
    Ok, so again this is it without the rear. image.jpg
    And this is it with.
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    I think it looks much better
     
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    I completely agree, much better. The new Gens are really sharp. Almost makes me want to slpurge and get one. ALMOST.
     
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    This is. 3/2 leveling kit

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    I have a 2013 and i am leveling my limited with the bilstein kit and fuel 18 wheels with 32"s should have no rub. Also, i see you close to me cause of rebel offroad? I am having them put a GOBi stealth rack on too.Yours has the KDSS?
     
  17. Jan 6, 2016 at 9:09 AM
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    I live in Fort Irwin. I've done a few different TW Runs and Superstition last year and I'm going to Super again this year. That's how I ran into Rebel. The Open Bunkers are awesome and I kinda like cruisin' through SoCal. I'm in the BajaRack Group Buy and I don't understand, KDSS.:notsure:
     
  18. Jan 6, 2016 at 9:45 AM
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    The KDSS is a feature on the Toyota LandCruisers and 4Runner trail 4x4 system. The open bunkers are the camping up on top of the roof? yes, agreed they look sweet.
     
  19. Jan 23, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    With me having kdss I'm thinking about a 3' and is the x-reas the same what kind of a lift would I need
     
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    I have the 2016 trail w/KDSS and I put the 3"-2" Bilstein kit with the 6112 in front and 5100's in the rear and love it. You will to. Good luck post pics.

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    What did the lift coast you good looking 4Runner
     
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    I did everything for $2750. That was shocks,coils,tires,wheel and mount the 22"light bar in behind the grill . The alignment along and the resetting the KDSS cost a lot.
     
  23. Jan 24, 2016 at 8:29 AM
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    That's not bad for all that
     
  24. Jan 24, 2016 at 8:33 AM
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    I have tires I just have to get wheels and the lift
     
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    i was thinking of installing the Daystar leveling kit front and back... My Trail has the KDSS also.. do i still need to do the resetting on the KDSS suspension ?
     
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    What brand and what all did you have to have
     
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    what size tires are you running with that? any rubs?
     

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