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18" Wheels.. Should I do a Wescott lift?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Fish pro, Jun 24, 2021.

  1. Jun 24, 2021 at 5:27 PM
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    Fish pro

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    Debating if I should add a Wescott lift.. Had it on my Tacoma and it looks good and rides fine but I was really hoping to keep the runner close to factory as possible because it is already perfect in performance 20210624_153026.jpg 20210624_134549.jpg 20210623_171502.jpg
     
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    Slopemaster

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    I'd leave it if it doesn't rub.

    What happened to your Pro wheels?
     
  3. Jun 25, 2021 at 6:14 AM
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    captrussia253

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    I would add a lift especially to help support all the extra weight you’re carrying.
     
  4. Jun 25, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    Ironguy

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    Looks fine from here!
     
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    I vote lift.
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2021 at 8:40 AM
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    I also have a 21 LR Pro and absolutely love the way it rides. If I were to do a lift down the road it would probably be the Westcott spacer lift. Time will tell!
     
  8. Jul 1, 2021 at 2:58 PM
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    You will love it more with 285's. Its the perfect stance and how the Pro should come from factory.
     
  9. Jul 1, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    I agree it enhances the look, but does it improve the ride quality? Sometimes I think I am driving a Cadillac!
     
  10. Jul 1, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    Zal4R

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    I am looking at the eibach springs when they come out in 4th quarter (supposedly). My only issue with the spacer lift is it preloads the springs, which my understanding is it limits the effective travel a little. I do take my LR offroad and occasionally wheeling. A small lift with as much retained travel as possible would be perfect.
     
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    rino924

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    Are those 285's on the Volks?
     
  12. Aug 13, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    fajitas21

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    Everything you do to the vehicle to improve offroad capability usually reduces on road comfort. It's a teeter-totter.

    If you are happy with the look and performance, then why lift? To get street cred? Who cares. Are you having issues offroading? Then maybe.

    This is a strange question, it seems you're happy with the vehicle and want our opinion. This forum is full of enablers, it's a really bad question to ask :)
     

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