Ironman 4×4 Stage 2 Suspension Lift Kit – Step by Step Install on the 5th Gen 4Runner
Ironman 4X4 Foam Cell Pro 2” Suspension Kit Stage 2: Step-By-Step Install + Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner I am a firm believer that you shouldn’t run out and…
Suspension
Suspension modifications can turn your stock 4Runner into an off-road rock crawling beast or an overland prepared adventure platform. We feature many different suspension mods ranging from coilover assembly to long-travel suspension mods, and more. We document the install process for shocks, springs, coilovers, shims, spacers, track bars, CV axles, tie rods, replacing your steering rack, and more. If you are looking for information on the 5th gen 4Runner suspension, welcome home.
10 Lifted 5th Gen 4Runners That Will Inspire You!
Lifted 5th Gen 4Runner Ideas and Inspiration – Complete with Suspension, Wheels, Tires and Other Mod Ideas Have you ever wanted a solid go-to list of lifted 5th Gen 4Runner…
Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets Install on Toyota 4Runner
Total Chaos Weld-On Lower Control Arm Cam Tab Gussets For – Maintain Alignment Specs When Off-Roading The 3rd through 5th Gen 4Runner models have their alignment adjusted via 2 adjustable…
Uniballs & Ball Joints: Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular UCA
Delta Joint Retrofit on Icon Tubular Upper Control Arms – Squeaking Icon Upper Control Arm Joints There is a common debate on Uniball Joints or Ball Joints for Upper Control…
JBA UCAs Install & Review
Off Road High Caster Standard UCAs By JBA: Step By Step Install & Review For the 5th Gen 4Runner Suspension is crucial for any vehicle – it helps your tires…
King Suspension Preload Adjustment
King Suspension Preload Adjustment on 5th Generation 4Runner The following article is a step-by-step process on adjusting the preload on the OEM King Suspension System for a 2012 Toyota 4Runner…
Total Chaos UCA Install – Toyota 4Runner
Total Chaos Upper Control Arm Install on 5th Gen Step-by-step Total Chaos Upper Control Arms Installation on 5th Gen Toyota 4Runner SR5 The following article is a step-by-step process on…
King Shocks Step by Step Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
KING Lift Kit Installation with Total Chaos Upper Control Arms on 5th Gen 4Runner Here is our step-by-step process on the installation of the King Suspension system on a 2012…
Falcon Shocks Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Falcon Shocks Tow/Haul Suspension 4Runner Installation on 5th Gen 4Runner Just like any other suspension, you need a core set of shop tools for the job. If you are not…
Falcon Shocks Suspension Overview for 5th Gen 4Runner
Meet Falcon Shocks – A Towing/Hauling Suspension built and designed by TeraFlex For those that are unfamiliar with TeraFlex, they manufacture performance off-road products, including t-cases, gearing, complete suspensions and shocks,…
Icon Track Bar for KDSS 4Runners
ICON 2003-UP Toyota 4Runner Adjustable Rear Track Bar/pan hard bar ICON-54200 We were recently working on extending the brake lines on the 4Runner and noticed it. There were marks on…
Front Bump Stops – Duro Bump Stops
Front Durometer Bump Stops for the 5th Gen 4Runner – Built by Toyota enthusiasts for Toyota enthusiasts. If you frequently explore trails, desert washboards, tow a trailer or carry heavy…
Extended Brake Lines for 5th Gen 4Runner: 3″+ Lifts and Long Travel Suspension
Braided Extended Brake Lines by Crown Performance, Made in the USA – pick them up at Metal Tech 4×4 I thought at first Metal Tech 4×4 made these brake lines…
Timbren Rear Bump Stops 5th Gen 4Runner – Overview
Rear Suspension Enhancement System (SES) Installation & Review Bump stops are designed to prevent your truck from bottoming out. They help prevent metal to metal contact through extreme ranges of your…
Dobinsons Differential Drop (Diff Drop) Install on 5th Gen 4Runner
Icon Stage 2 3.5″ + 1″ Ekstrom Shims = 4.5″ lift and Toyo Open County 285/75R17s (33.8″). Dobinsons Diff Drop Install on 5th Generation Toyota 4Runner with TRD Pro Skid…
Bilstein 6112 & 5100 Install – 5th Gen 4Runner
Bilstein 6112 Front & 5100 Rear Install on 5th Gen 4Runner (2.65″ lift with 6112s in the Front and a 2″ Icon Spring in the Rear with 5100 Shocks without…
Dobinsons Lift Options, Nittos & Level 8 Wheels
Dobinsons Lift Kit Options for the 5th Gen 4Runner and a few other mods – A follow-up on the $3K Build I recently sent an email asking the trail4r.com crew…
Toyota 4Runner Air Bag Suspension Kit – aka Air Lift
5th Gen 4Runner Rear Air Bag Suspension Lift Installation and Overview I think we all enjoy working on our 4Runners and as we keep adding stuff to our favorite rigs,…
Going Bigger? 4″ – 4.5″ Lift on 5th Gen 4Runner (Strut Shims & Springs)
5th Gen 4Runner Front 4″ – 4.5″ Lift with Adjustable Coilovers, Strut Shims & 3″ Rear Springs There are many ways to achieve different heights on your suspension lift. This…
How to Fit Bigger Tires on 5th Gen 4Runner? (Cutting & Trimming Guide)
How to Fit 33″ and 34″ Tires on the 5th Gen 4Runner – Areas for Trimming and Cutting the Wheel Well Areas to look at: Trimming the body Push back…