Lift, wheels and tires! Show um off, include specs/brand and any fitment mods you made!

Oldtoyotaguy, beautiful truck!

I'd love your recommendations for a suspension with no lift. It might be too early to worry about it, but I keep thinking about what to get to replace my XREAS when it craps out (or I get bored). I'm fine with the stock height and forward tilt, but would love a suspension that performs better under braking and turning without creating a much stiffer ride.

 

Toytec 2.5 Aluma + Ridge Grapplers
Toytec 2.5" Aluma front coilovers/rear shocks/HD rear springs/SPC adjustable UCA
(rear currently an inch high, steel rear bumper/external tire carrier/spare install will add 300 lbs. off the back)
Method M311 + 285/70/R17 Ridge Grapplers

Slight rubbing on mudflaps, no removal/trimming/fender liner adjustment (yet).

 

The amount of lift I have is 1/2” higher than a stock Pro - 1 1/2” vs 1” for a Pro, for reference. It gives a robust, level, tough stance, and is still easy for passenger access and egress. I like to retain stock tire size on Toyota’s, as I do not like to reduce the performance of the vehicle with higher gearing from larger tires. Toyota’s have just barely enough HP and torque with stock gearing, imho. Toyota’s look great with a modest lift like that. It gives the vehicle better proportion aesthetically, and better performance if you use high quality components. The stock suspension on my OR was quite anemic in comparison to ELKA.
I would say Elka and King are quite equal, in terms of quality and design, with Elka arguably a bit better. They’re definitely lesser known, which is unfortunate, because they make great products, in Canada, and give top notch personal service. They custom make each order, and will work with you to calibrate the suspension any way you like. If you’d like no lift, Elka can set it up like that for you.

 

Did you install this yourself? Just to verify - rear Elka shocks with Cornfed spacers & stock rear springs?

 

Hi glwood, yes, matching rear 2.5 Elka IFP and a 1/2” spacer. If I could have bought a 1/2” rear spring, I would have, but there aren’t any. At one point I ordered an adjustable Eibach but cancelled it after the reviews on here weren’t positive. I really didn’t want a high, positive rake and even 1” would give that. I didn’t want the vehicle much higher overall than a Pro, which was my general reference. Also, I wanted a KDSS specific suspension.
Which comes to installation. I considered doing it myself, which I’ve done before on Tacoma’s, but the KDSS system deterred me. I had a small well known custom 4x4 shop in the Toronto area put it on, and I know the mechanic/owner. He took it to his guy for the wheel alignment, who does wheel alignments on lifted vehicles all day long. I’m glad I made that decision, even though it cost me a bit more to have someone else do it. KDSS was no big deal for Ski, at CT Motorsports. I don’t know anyone who knows more about Toyota’s than he does.

 

Anyone notice how close the Toytec Aluma-series and Elka are to one another? Are they the same company?

I'm borrowing pictures from within this thread.

 

I guess copying is a form of flattery, but knowing what I do about Elka, I’d be surprised if they are manufacturing for Toytec. The design of the attachment point to the lower control arm is a good one. I hope Elka have it patented. An advantage of buying from Elka is access to the engineering expertise in the company and the custom manufacturing. Toytec is just a reseller, I believe.

 

Just came across this photo. I'd be interested to know what their relationship is.

 

Hey nimby, I stand corrected! I just asked one of the Elka guys I have been dealing with when I ordered my system, and he confirmed that Elka does manufacture for Toytec. I guess access to a big US market would be a good reason for a small company like Elka to sell through a better known distributor such as Toytec. Knowing that, if someone has any custom needs, they may as well buy directly from Elka than go through a reseller.

 

Good info! Thanks!

If Elka is doing the manufacturing, it sounds like Toytec went to Elka to have them build some shocks for their brand. Nothing wrong with that. I just find it interesting.

I was doing a little sleuthing myself and they are dead ringers for one another. Not sure if they use all the same internal components, but I bet they are very close.

They Toytec version sells for $100 cheaper.

-TTLK254R - Toytec Boss 2.5 Front Aluma Series Coilovers

• The shock bodies are made from hard anodized aluminum for cooler operation as well as better protection from the elements.
• Adjustable from 2-3" of lift
• Internal hydraulic valving optimized to match the 700 lb rate spring for use with or without a bumper or winch.
• Coilovers are assembled and ready to bolt on. No spring compressor or special tools needed for installation.
• Shock bodies are 2.5" in diameter providing additional oil over standard OEM shocks.
• This kit includes sway bar relocation brackets, preload adjustment tool and owners manual.
• Nitrogen charged design with internal floating piston to help prevent shock fading and cavitation
• Heavy duty 19mm induction-hardened piston shaft.
• These shocks are fully rebuildable

TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Massive 2.5 in. (56mm) hard-anodized aluminum body for cooler operation
• Gas-pressurized design with internal floating piston to prevent cavitation and fading
• Internal hydraulic valving optimized for each vehicle platform
• Built from CNC-machined and forged aluminum parts, aluminum bodies and premium-quality internal components
• Heavy-duty 3/4 in. (19mm) induction-hardened shaft
• Triple sealing system with dust wiper, high-pressure step-seal and premium quality o-ring
• Direct, bolt-on replacement that uses stock shocks location
• Proprietary ultra-low friction, light viscosity semi-synthetic oil blend, ultra-resistant to high operating temperature
• Coilover models use Elka’s durable high-tensile alloy springs or Eibach springs (depending on model & configuration)
• Fully rebuildable using affordable replacements parts and springs, multiple replacement valving shim stacks available

 

The price difference is probably just the result of a big group savings buy by Toytec. Same specs, I agree, nimby, if it works for them, great. They're a great product, either way. Knowing that, though, I'd probably personally stick with Elka anyway, just because they're the manufacturer and they can give you service that Toytec can't.

 

We strive to offer the best service in the business and back our products 100%.

ELKA makes an amazing product, and we offer the same amount of quality control to insure the standards are met for optimal performance.

Any issue that I have ran into, we have specific guidelines on the service side of things faster than the manufacturers and have solutions already in place for the least amount of turn around time for end consumer, along with in house rebuilds now

 

RevTek 3/2
Cooper Discovery At3lt 275-70-17
KMC-XD RG1 17x8 0 offset Fits.....Like a Glove!

 

How do you like those Coopers? I am seriously considering this tire 275/70/17. Only hesitation is that it only comes in E load. How would you say your day to day driving is? People say E load is a lot for our trucks but these are quite a bit lighter than others. I personally have no experience with E load but want the larger tire that these offer without going to 285s. Do you think the lighter weight of these help with less of a hit to MPGs and daily driving comfort? Any feedback would be great.

Truck looks great. Same with tires.

Thanks

 

2019 TRD ORP.
Kings Shocks all the way around
Toytec Superflex rear coils
DuroBump front and rear stops
SPC UCA’s, no BMC.
Method R 702’s
Toyo Open Country AT III’s.

 

I have had Coopers on my last 3 vehicles. Chevy Silverado;1/2 ton- Toyota Tacoma; double cab- and now on the 4Runner, all of them have been E load, 10 ply. On the Tacoma they had a little more aggressive ride, they where 275-70-18. On the Silverado the same size rode a little better, I think due to the extra weight. On the 4Runner I run 35Lbs. air pressure, and the ride is pretty smooth. Mileage wise I think the 4Runner is at 16+, the Silverado was at 20, and the Tacoma about 17. A friend of mine who works at a tire shop got me to try them. He said that all the siping on the Coopers made them a excellent choice for wet and winter driving. My wife daily drives the vehicles we have had with Coopers, living in Wis. we get plenty of snow some times. She never complained about the tires. I'm not sure if 10 ply has anything to do with getting flats, but we haven't had one flat Cooper in about 7yrs. As far as this being too much tire for our trucks... just because they say on the sidewall you can air them up to 80 lbs. why would you have to? I think Cooper tires are alright. Hope that helps you out.

 

What width and offset are the rims ?

 

Reppin for the 4th gens

06 4runner running IVD front with toyect aluma series 2.0 in rear, paired to the toytec HD springs in the rear as well. Stock wheels wrapped with Kenda klevers 285/70 R17 had to cut the plastic liner to fit them.

 

Whats the offset on these? Im trying to figure out if I should go -10 or -38... ugh

 

2” lift Bilstein 6112 w/600 lb coils front, 1.5” lift Eibach T13 coils rear, Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, TRD skidplate, TRD stainless catback w/black TRD side exhaust, TRD shifter handle, Weathertech bug deflector, 20% tint front, LED door bulbs, 285/70/17 Falken WP AT3, Energy Suspension front bumpstops, SSO Slimline Bumper w/ Badland Shackles, Durobumps 4.25” rear