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04 Limited V8 X-delete/Eibach swap - Which coils?

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by J4regon, Aug 16, 2025.

  1. Aug 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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    J4regon

    J4regon [OP] New Member

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    2004 4runner Limited V8
    Hi everyone--

    I currently daily-drive an 04 Limited v8 with ~196k. I'm not entirely sure the state of my XREAS system except that I have a decent amount of front sag (which is likely not surprising on a 20+ year old vehicle) and the ride is fairly rough (again, understandable based on age and body-on-frame truck characteristics.)

    I'm considering changing out the suspension f/r with either Bilstein 5100 or Eibach pro. I'd like a more level look to it and am wondering about which coils would work to give the ~1-1.5" lift in the front necessary for this but I really don't want or need any "lift."

    The only off-roading I ever do is potentially rough forest roads to get to bike trails. It sounds like the Eibach may have more body roll and smoother low speed compression characteristics and that the Bilstein may feel a little stiffer on the road. Does anyone have thoughts on whether I would notice a huge difference on-road between Bilstein and Eibach?

    Apologies if there are dozens of forums about this. I've scoured the internet but as someone who knows next to nothing about vehicles, I thought I'd ask the pros! Thanks.
     

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