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Third Gen most affordable lift kit

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 4paths, Jul 1, 2019.

  1. Jul 1, 2019 at 8:56 PM
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    4paths

    4paths [OP] New Member

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    total noobie to lifts. Looking at lifting my 2000 4runner just to gain a bit more clearance for colorado snow and without spending a ton. Not gonna rock climb or serious mud rut with it.

    What is the most affordable option that wont have long term complications?
    Thanks!
     
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  2. Jul 3, 2019 at 12:30 AM
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    4runningMan

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    I've read that KYB coilovers lift the front 1-2". They're like $120 per side. Pair that with a 1" lift rear spring and you're taller than stock.
     
  3. Jul 16, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    I got to thinking... I'm looking for some OEM replacement shocks for a 4th gen. So I've been reading about the KYB's. That's where I'm seeing all his stuff about them lifting 1-2".

    But it occurred to me most of these guys are probably riding around on tired and/or hammered shocks and springs. So the lift they mention may be up from a squat. And not necessarily up from standard height.

    That said, all the reviews seem to mention the 1-2". So, I really don't know. It might be spot on. I think I'm gonna try them, as I'm not looking for lift but an inch would be fine.

    But this kinda makes it hard to pick out a rear spring, as we don't know where the front is gonna end up.
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    RSG sliders, Yakima offgrid basket, Pro-Comp wheels, SOS Streamline bumper and skids, Warn VR EVO10S winch + Ultimate Sidewinder, Bilstein 6112 + 5100 + rear lift coils, Rigid Dually SS ditch lights w/Caliraised brackets and OEM style dash switch
    Another option similar to what 4runningman has mentioned would be bilstein 5100's up front and a quality spacer in the rear. If you can afford it, lift springs will be better than spacers.

    Keeping the front lift below about 2.5" will usually allow you to keep the factory upper control arms, but you should definitely get a proper alignment after lifting.
     
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