Smiles per mile 4runner build

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I have ADS coilovers on my 4Runner that's the same generation as yours. I can't speak highly enough of them. Two years of rough Montana winters and the only rust is on the Eibach coils that are on them. No leaks or squeaks and they've had a wide range of use in 27,000 miles. I'd heartily recommend them based off of my experience.
 

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Any reason to not mix up brands? Valving/pistons might be a little different? Might be deals on coilovers from one and smooth bodies from another
 

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Things are starting to get closer to coming together. Just need to starting saving up.

Picking up some 34/10.5 toyos next month (D load, 54lbs)

4x sliders going on by the end of the year

Got some doc offroad skids up front

For suspension opt offroad is suggesting I do some 12” outboard smoothies with resis (no click) with 3.25 rear bumps which should keep almost all of my uptravel and have nice flex. In the front I’m likely doing some 2.5 coilovers whatever brand I can find the best deal on. Radflo is tempting for the personalized valving but I can get king, fox, for a couple hundred cheaper through WEW. Also looking at the Dobinsons MRA for up front. (1400 with clickers) does anyone have 1st hand experience with these?
Hoping to do this suspension refresh for less then 3k and call the build finished after that.
 

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Picked up these 34/10.5r17s toyo at3s yesterday. I believe it is the perfect size for a mild wheeler who wants ground clearance without all the work. D load 54 lbs. I dig the look on these sequoia wheels I picked up for 100 bucks a couple months ago. Going to do some clearancing today and pound that pinch weld back some more.

As far as alignments go, is it possible to get an alignment that pushes the tire forward with oem uppers and lowers? I’m running about 1.5” of lift up front so I’ve never needed aftermarket arms for caster correction. I’m prepared to do more cutting and hammering but don’t want to start a tub job.
 

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The only thing you can do is max out the cams on the lowers to push the LBJ as far forward as possible. That will increase caster but definitely can cause camber to be out of spec.
That being said, I have been running camber at -1 for years to combat outer edge tire wear without an issue. YMMV of course
 

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The only thing you can do is max out the cams on the lowers to push the LBJ as far forward as possible. That will increase caster but definitely can cause camber to be out of spec.
That being said, I have been running camber at -1 for years to combat outer edge tire wear without an issue. YMMV of course
Right on, If I decide I need one, I’ll call some shops and see what they recommend. There’s like 5000 3rd gens in my town lol
 

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These dawgs are tall! Have to rip out the washer reservoir and figure out how to get more clearance out back. Bumper needs a trim. Still hopefull I can get away with out tubbing with a good alignment at full bump. Would cam eliminator plates help?
 

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These dawgs are tall! Have to rip out the washer reservoir and figure out how to get more clearance out back. Bumper needs a trim. Still hopefull I can get away with out tubbing with a good alignment at full bump. Would cam eliminator plates help?
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So much for a budget build lol… I was rubbing the firewall pretty bad with the LCA moved all the way forward so I was left with a decision; chop the firewall or get the solo lowers that move the LBJ an inch forward. After chatting with some local fab shops for tub quotes, the price was comparable between the two plus I could keep the firewall stock and have better alignment specs. I should have them all mounted up and ready for alignment by the end of the weekend.
 

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So much for a budget build lol… I was rubbing the firewall pretty bad with the LCA moved all the way forward so I was left with a decision; chop the firewall or get the solo lowers that move the LBJ an inch forward. After chatting with some local fab shops for tub quotes, the price was comparable between the two plus I could keep the firewall stock and have better alignment specs. I should have them all mounted up and ready for alignment by the end of the weekend.

It's never a budget build, it's a buy cheap shit, realize you aren't happy, upgrade until You're happy, rinse and repeat.
 

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We’re rollin. Solo arms got it done. I clearanced a ton up front but the fenders and flares are fully intact. Glad I spent the time to do it right. it should never rub even when wheelin hard. Alignment on Tuesday. Still need figure out how to contour the bumper.
 
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Got it aligned and on a snow run last weekend. Most if it was tracked out but was still nice to get out. I did rub a tiny bit on the flare at full compression. The alignment tech had to move my tires back a smidge to get camber is spec. I’m at about 4.5D caster and 0.6D camber. Drives great but I think I’m limiting a full push forward of the lowers with non adjustable stock uppers. Little more plastic trimming and it will be mint.
 
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