I'm planning to replace the stock suspension on my '01 4Runner with either SAW, Donahoe, or Camburg coil overs in the front, and possibly an OME setup in the rear. I'm on a tight budget so I'm looking at used coil overs. Most of what I find are coming off of Tacomas or Tundras. Will these fit on my 4Runner? Also, I've found a set of Total Chaos upper control arms made for a '96-'04 tacoma, will these fit on my 4Runner?

I've seen some good deals on used 2.0 SAWs. I understand that they fade a bit quicker than the 2.5's. Is this really that big of an issue? I like to tear it up offroad, and if the fading issue is something to worry about, then I would likely hold out for 2.5's.

Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason

 

Welcome to Yotatech.

There is tons of information on lifting 3rd gen 4Runners so I'd recommend reading this thread: CLICKY using the key words you mention above.

You can also look here for some ideas:
http://www.wabfab.org/96024Runner/96024Runner.htm

 

Thanks, Waskillywabbit.

I've done quite a bit of searching and reading in the forums. But I cannot find info regarding the compatibility of tundra coil overs with 4runners, hence my post. I hear about 4Runner owners running "tundra valved" shocks, but does this mean that they pulled a pair of SAWs or Donahoes off of a Tundra and bolted them into a 4Runner? I think not. I think people just prefer the tundra valving b/c it's a little stiffer. Conversely, will tacoma shocks be too loose? Is the suspension geometry the same? If a coil over is advertised as a 2" lift on a tundra, will that also be a 2" lift on a 4Runner? Are the upper control arms the same? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason

 

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co..._liftkits.html

 

Thanks guys. Steve's info on sonoran steel is very helpful. I've also found information from Bamachem that is helpful as well. I found a pair of Tundra TRD springs with the original Bilstein HD shocks for $50 for the pair. I think I will start off with that and then order the rest of the parts from Sonoran. I live near Tempe so that will be convenient. The Tundra front suspension seems like a good choice since it is economical and people say it performs well.

I previously had a 2000 4Runner with the 2.0 SAWs and OME rear suspension and I was happy with them. I was in my early 20's and I liked to go fast in the desert so the SAWs worked well. I'm a little older now but I still like to go fast from time to time. Do you think I will be happy with the used Bilstein HD's or should I buy the blue tokicos?

Here is the setup I am contemplating based upon sonoran steel's website:

Front:
Toyota Tundra TRD 4WD Front Coils: Blue/Yellow, Yellow/Yellow
Toyota TRD Bilsteins (or should I get the Blue Tokicos?)
Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. Front differential drop spacers (TWO)
Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. 38mm Japanese made extended studs (SIX)
Bamachem 3/8" thick: 1/2" Lift HDPE Top Spacer (TWO)

Rear:
Old Man Emu 890 Coils
Toyota FZJ-80 Land Cruiser Stock Rear Shocks: Tokico Black (TWO)Why Landcruiser shocks? Can't I just get the OME shocks? Or maybe the Tokico Trekmasters?
Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. FJZ-80 to 4Runner rear shock discs (Four)
Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. Adjustable Trac/PanHard Drop Bar
Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. Extended bump stop Adapters with Daystar KU09014BK Competition Style bump stops (TWO) Are these really necessary?
Sonoran Steel Fabrication L.L.C. Braided Stainless Steel extended brake line or lines (1996-2000 one line, 2001-2002 two lines)

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

I've got the same setup on my rig. For the front I went with Tokico Trakmasters "AJUSA has them for $119 delivered". The rears I do have the Tokico black LC shocks. Travel is the reason why people put them on. I did it becuase I got them for $30 for the both of them. I skipped the bumpstops, brake lines, and panhard. everything else is the same. I havent had any issues.

 

If you live near Tempe, definitely contact Steve @ Sonoran Steel. You wont be disapointed.

He will guide you along the correct path and his customer service is top notch. I think he even carries Donahoe products now too along w/ the kits he puts together as well.

 

Yea, he helped me out too. I recommend his diffdrop kit, if you decide to use one.

 

i have found in the 8 months or so of running the SS 1 lift, the tundra coils are a bit stiff, and may not be the best for high speed stuff. they flex ok, but im sure it could be better.

however, with that all being said. i still recommend this kit to anyone looking to lift a 3rd gen runner or tacoma.

 

I just installed Bilstein's new adjustable front shocks, put them to 2.5 lift and installed in under 2 hours and it only cost me $189.00. Look on ebay for "Down South Motorsports", Sonny will set you up.