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Old 01-26-2006, 06:54 PM
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Tundra top plate same as 3rd gen 4Runner?

Are the Tundra top-plates for the front struts the same as the 3rd gen 4Runner or interchangeable?

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I believe they have a larger pattern...not certain though.
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I was wondering because I will be running the 97 FJ80 front coils in the rear and a 2.75" spacer in front, but the spacer is made for the Tundra and mounts like a top-out on top of the strut. Heres a link to what I will get if it fits the 4runner top plate. http://www.extremetrucktoys.com/tun_lift_2.htm
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Originally Posted by Albuquerque Jim
I believe they have a larger pattern...not certain though.
You're 100% correct.
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Damn, that sucks. Whats a recommendation for a top-out spacer that will give me approx. 2.5-2.75"?
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Ditto, they are different.
Ask Bamachem or Schaffer for reccomending spacers.
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Yeah I can confirm that, I have a set of tundra top plates and they are slightly larger than the 3rd gens. Just enough so that the tundra ones will not fit on a 3rd gen 4runner.

I think daystar has a spacer and stud kit for 2.5" lift that that is a combo top spacer and preload spacer. Probably not what you want.

I think cornfed or toytec would be your only option for a top spacer that big.
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4runnin,

Like I said in your other post, top plate is different. Try Cornfed if you're planning to stay with spacers.

GOod luck
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Since there are 3 holes (centering would not be an issue) would drilling slotted holes be an option?

I have not tried this, it's merely a suggestion.
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