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Lift Kits & Coffee is my CZcams Vlog where I'm sharing my love for coffee while beginning my adventures into the off-road community. I am a professional coffee roaster with 20 years experience and a brand new off-road enthusiast.
Ride Along - Rockhouse Creek Road, FS 451, Pisgah National Forest
Ride along as we explore Rockhouse Creek Road (aka FS 451) near Marks Mountain in Pisgah National Forest. This is a Low Standard (Rough) fire service road open to highway legal vehicles 09/01-12/31. It is an out-and-back ride that intersects with Yancey Ridge Trail (foot, bike, horse use).
If you choose to adventure on this road it is recommended that you have a high clearance vehicle. Adventure at your own risk, and please, leave no trace.
Technical: I used a Rove R2-4K set to the 4K settings. The compression artifacts are quite noticeable. I believe it actually does better set to standard HD. But neither look as good as my 4-year old iPhone.
Music Credits:
"Green Forest" by Riot
"Beckoning" by Telecasted
"Heading West" and "Crushin" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Artist: audionautix.com/
If you choose to adventure on this road it is recommended that you have a high clearance vehicle. Adventure at your own risk, and please, leave no trace.
Technical: I used a Rove R2-4K set to the 4K settings. The compression artifacts are quite noticeable. I believe it actually does better set to standard HD. But neither look as good as my 4-year old iPhone.
Music Credits:
"Green Forest" by Riot
"Beckoning" by Telecasted
"Heading West" and "Crushin" by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Artist: audionautix.com/
zhlédnutí: 181
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Darnell Creek + 22 Water Crossings
zhlédnutí 214Před rokem
This video features the 11x2 water crossings on a short out-and-back creek trail in Wilkes County, NC on a rainy Sunday. Music Credit: Stellar Wind - Unicorn Heads
LFD Off Road Skid Plate Install - 4th Gen 4Runner (4K)
zhlédnutí 3KPřed 3 lety
It's time to replace the OEM front and mid skid plates on my 2004 Sport Edition V8 4Runner with an aftermarket front skid plate from LFD Off Road. Actually "Alfred" was purchased with the front skid missing so before I can go anywhere too off road I need to armor-up and protect that area beneath the front drivetrain and engine. Brewing Lift Kit Coffee roasted in Statesville, North Carolina supp...
Swaybar Relocation on your 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner (4K)
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 3 lety
This video explores relocating the front stabilizer bar (aka "swaybar") on my 2004 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner after installing the Freedom Off Road lift kit. Aftermarket coilovers may cause a tolerance issue between it and the end of the front stabilizer bar. I was experiencing a "clunking" sound whenever there was a sudden change in the left-right suspension geometry. This video shows the problem,...
Triple Unboxing: VIAIR 300P + All-Top Tow Strap + Boulder Tools Rapid Deflator Kit - 4K
zhlédnutí 225Před 3 lety
Triple unboxing video of the VIAIR 300P portable air compressor, All-Top 30-foot recovery tow strap and Boulder Tools Rapid Tire Deflator Air Down Kit. If you're a Beginning Off-roader (and not in a hurry) this video is for you. I share some things that shaped my decisions on two important areas of off-road gear: tire deflation/inflation and basic recovery. And then I unbox the 3 items so we ca...
33" Pizza Cutter tires on the 4Runner - Overview (4K)
zhlédnutí 32KPřed 3 lety
This video explores upgrading the stock tires on my 2004 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner to 33 inch "pizza cutters". Pizza cutters are simply tires with a somewhat narrower width and are a bit out of fashion with the current popularity of wide all-terrain or mud tires. Brewing Lift Kit Coffee roasted in Statesville, North Carolina supports this channel. Buy online at: liftkitcoffee.com Your "likes" and...
Freedom Off Road Front Coilover/UCA Install and Adjust Tips
zhlédnutí 18KPřed 3 lety
This video was originally meant to be a step-by-step first-timer solo install of Freedom Off Road's front coilovers and upper control arms on "Alfred," my 4th Gen 4Runner. That just became too much. My apologies. Instead I pivoted and put together this Summary and Tips video on my installation and adjustment of the coilovers. There are several excellent how-to videos on swapping the 4th Gen coi...
Freedom Off Road Rear Lift Kit Install - 4th Gen 4Runner in Glorious 4K
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 3 lety
First-timer Solo Install alert If you're looking for an Expert Install video this is not it. This is more of a Slow TV "I like anything with 4 wheels and tools in it" video. I recently purchased the Freedom Off Road lift kit for "Alfred," my 4th Gen 4Runner, and this video is more of a "let's learn together" as I work through installing the new rear coil springs and shocks. So brew a fresh cup ...
X-REAS Suspension Delete From 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 3 lety
My 2004 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner ("Alfred") has the original X-REAS suspension system with 232k miles. In preparation of a Freedom Off-Road lift kit installation, I am deleting the X-REAS components. In this video I'm showing the process I used to disconnect and isolate the shocks/struts from the interconnecting hydraulic lines and center control absorbers. I did not remove the shocks/struts at t...
Freedom Off Road Lift Kit Unboxing
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed 3 lety
Freedom Off-Road offers an affordable lift kit for the 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner and with 232K on "Alfred's" original X-REAS suspension I decided to purchase their lift kit and upper control arms (UCA). This video is an unboxing of the lift kit portion which arrived this morning. Brewing Lift Kit Coffee roasted in Statesville, North Carolina supports this channel. Buy online at: liftkitcoffee.com ...
Replacing Hood Struts on your Toyota 4Runner - 4K
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 3 lety
My 2004 Toyota 4Runner's hood struts are too weak to hold up the hood anymore so let's figure out how to replace them together. The procedure will be similar for most vehicles. Tools: Adjustable wrench or 12mm box wrench. Optional items: 12mm socket wrench and lithium grease If you'd like to buy some fresh-roasted Lift Kit Coffee here's my online store: liftkitcoffee.com
Is this the Filthiest 4Runner Cabin Filter Ever? (4K)
zhlédnutí 126Před 3 lety
Brew a cup of coffee and let's change the Cabin Filter in your 4th Gen Toyota 4Runner 2003-2009. My 2004 Sport Edition with the 4.7L V8 is a recovery project after several years of maintenance neglect by the former owners. In this video we'll learn how to change the cabin filter and see what surprises lurk within 16-year old "Alfred's" old one.
Toyota 4Runner Headlights Get Toothpaste Scrub -or- Basic Headlight Hygiene.
zhlédnutí 369Před 3 lety
My 2004 Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition's headlight lenses are yellowed and hazy from oxidation. So, with little to lose I tried the toothpaste treatment to see what would happen and was surprised by the substantially cleaner results from only 5 minutes of effort. Your mileage may vary depending on how deeply the oxidation has penetrated the headlight lens plastic. Mine appears to have been mostly...
Autumn Drive to Brown Mountain Overlook in Pisgah National Forest - November 2020
zhlédnutí 93Před 3 lety
Sit back with a cup of Lift Kit Coffee and take an Autumn Drive in Pisgah National Forest to Brown Mountain Overlook in North Carolina. This Slow TV excursion is for everyone who missed the Fall foliage due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Play with the calming soundtrack, add your own or just enjoy the silence. PLEASE COMMENT BELOW: Where are you watching from?? Order Lift Kit Coffee @ liftkitcoffee....
these are an insane pita to adjust even if you lube the threads up.
Agree. I can't even imagine cranking them up to 3 or more inches. 🔧😥
How much weight are they supposed to upgrade to nowhere i have found to tell u how much is the upgraded hauling extra weight ?
Hi Texas, I'm no expert but my guess for the reason you're not finding this info is that the new springs alone does not increase the towing capacity. There's also the transmission specs for towing, etc. that figure in and Freedom is not suggesting any new capacity for that.
I think it was entertaining that the birds and the traffic did not want to cooperate. Great video! Great info.
Thanks! Cheers!
Do these UCAs metal inserts need to be metal on metal and not move? just the rubber moves? I'm having trouble getting my bolts torqued down to hold the UCA in place, over bumps I can hear squeeking and pretty sure the inserts are grinding.
It has been awhile since my install but I believe you are correct. I just checked and the torque spec for that long bolt is 85 ft/lb which makes me think it's supposed to pull the inserts tight against the mount. Here's also link to the Toyota Shop Repair Manual for the UCA with some diagrams and detail. Hope that is helpful. www.toyota-4runner.org/attachments/4th-gen-t4rs/280721d1515178712-installing-daystar-2-5-1-5-spacer-lift-03600410-pdf
Are you still liking these? And, are they still available? I can't seem to find them anywhere. Thx.
Yes, I still like them. They are good option for the price. Get them here: freedomoffroadusa.com/
255 pizza cutters better ride better traction better mpg all pros no cons, wider than 255/75 or 80 is just bro factor 😅, its been proven, these tire size footprints actually elongate more than they do wider instead of wider tires which just get wider and don’t cut through as much, longer footprint tracks better like than wider ones😊
Hello awesome video about these Coilovers, I have these Coilovers installed on my 2004 4runner from the previous owner and I noticed that my sway bar is hitting the Coilover black adjustment rings. Also would you consider these Coilovers to be more of a bouncy ride that is how I have felt they handled off-road and on speed-bumps. Super interested to hear your opinion on my sway bar hitting I am thinking of raising it at least an inch higher to clear the sway bar.
Hi and thank you. I don't really have another reference experience to say whether these are more bouncy than another coilover setup. Cranking the adjustment ring up for lift is compressing the spring which in turn removes that amount of travel when you hit a bump, so maybe all coilovers are kinda bouncy if you use them they was they are designed. Regarding the sway bar hitting the adjustment ring, I did a video on installing a relocation kit if you're interested which took care of the problem. czcams.com/video/3XiOmR9-CIk/video.html
Thanks for this work! Lots of forums asking about tearing out the xreas system without the mess. Tearing one out of a. 08 4runner.
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.
255/80/R17 33.1 INCH 255/85/R16 33.1 NO LIFT - NO RUB - NO CUT and a true 33 inch tire ! FUN TIMES AHEAD !
Two questions, did you use the Freedom rear blocks and if so what size. I’m worried my 3” blocks will have a rake even with these coil overs near max at 4”. Also I’m very confused as to why you don’t compress the coil to just spin the collar up to desired position? Every one seems to damage the shock collar and put some very hard work into cranking on the thing. And for my extra question… how does it ride?? Thanks!
Hi. 1) No, I didn't use their rear blocks. I did use their 2" lift springs though. 2) You could use a spring compressor to get the position. There wasn't a lot of info out there when I installed so I just followed the directions. That's one area of the design that could use some tougher materials. Bonus) I'm happy with them and think it rides pretty well. But I will also say I don't have any other lift setup experience to compare it to. It's a budget-friendly, entry option so balancing all those things I think it's a good ride.
Thinking maybe if you also got after market the lower control arms it will drop or other long travel upgrades. Maybe hold on to them if you decide to do a complete up grade? Idk why they would include it like it supposed to fit with only upper control arm after markets with stock suspension.
Hey Kevin. Someone commented below that they likely are needed if you adjust the coilover for 3-4 inches of lift. That makes some sense. You're probably right as well so I did hang on to them, just in case.
Hmmm you should of used allen head bolt on stripped one.
Hey Chris thanks for showing us the tires! I'm considering some pizza cutters for my 2014. Debating on 255/80 and 255/75. This video helps a lot! It appears your coffee isn't for sale anymore though!? I'd love to support the channel.
@johnstamw You're welcome! Yes, unfortunately Lift Kit Coffee.com didn't survive, but the videos have been helpful to many like yourself so I have kept the channel up. If you buy some coffee from skymountaincoffee.com you would be supporting me indirectly though. I have a deep history with Sky Mountain and still do some consulting work for them. Thank you so much for asking! -Chris
Thanks. Alfred approves of the care you gave him and I appreciate your effort recording the process. I need to perform the same to my 2007 that has started leaking.
You are welcome!
Hey do you have a link to the rivet nut tool you bought? I just did the same thing - broke the spot welded nut off inside the frame
@Dougfunk01 You can get it at Harbor Freight or Amazon. Here's the HF link: www.harborfreight.com/10-in-professional-rivet-nut-setter-kit-58078.html
@@LiftKitCoffee Hey are you able to turn on tipping / super thanks on your youtube channel? I like to send a tip to people that have helped me out! - Fixed by sway bar bracket last night with a rivet nut - many thanks!
@@dougfunk01 That's a very kind gesture. How about you pay it forward to someone next time you're at the drive thru instead? All the best!
I replaced my X-REAS system on my 2004 Sport and just disconnected the lines at the shocks. Why go to all that trouble? I could always go back if I wanted to. Good video, I miss the old system, it handled sharp turns much better. The shocks were too expensive for an old 4Runner. 318,000 now and running great.
Hey bud I have the Freedom Off-road coil over set up with the uniball uppers on my 2018 Tundra. I want to lift the front. Do I compress or decompress the coilovers to raise the front?
Compressing the coilovers will add lift to your truck.
Thanks I’m planning to do this project soon very helpful info appreciate your time on this subject 🙏🏽
You're welcome!
I just installed those replacing Xreas and it rides so good now
I know it's not quite the same, but I've got a 2010 tacoma and am planning to put a winch bumper on the front and would also like to fit 255 80 r17, what is your suggestion for size of lift? Thank you for any recommendations and for the content.
Josh, I would recommend getting on the Tacoma forums and checking out what others have done there. A 2" lift would probably be the minimum, but I have no experience there so don't go by that. Maybe someone else reading here would have some recommends for you. Sorry I can't be of more help.
How has this lift lasted? How many miles have you put on it? Do you recommend?
Hey Damian. The lift has held up great. I've got about 6K on the setup. It's been off-road ~10 times and trekked several hundred miles of forest roads. It's a solid entry-level option for anyone just starting the OR scene and/or on a budget. I was both. I will say it's a firm ride but should continue to soften with more miles. If I were installing again I would use a 1 1/2-2" strut spacer to minimize the upwards adjustment on the front strut. That would help with the firmness. Hope this helps.
So you are saying 1-1.5 additional to the lift kit? @@LiftKitCoffee
@@DG850post The front struts are adjustable so with no adjustment you get no lift. But adjusting them upwards for lift compresses the springs which reduces possible spring travel. The end result is that the more lift adjustment you put on the struts the harsher the ride becomes. My idea is that using a strut lift spacer in combination with adjusting the strut would get the lift you want without cranking the spring up as much, so hopefully the ride would be a bit more compliant. Hope that makes sense.
I t sure does thanks @@LiftKitCoffee
I just replace my X-REAS shock with regular shocks and I left the lines alone no need to remove them it won’t hurt anything btw great video in explaining everything
Thank you. You're right, no need to remove the hydraulic lines. I just didn't want any extra jingle jangle out on the trails. LOL.
Could you tell me where do you put the oil for the strokes please"
I'm not sure I understand your question. If you're asking what to do with the XREAS hydraulic fluid after you remove the system, you can take it to any auto parts store and recycle it. If you're asking where you put the hydraulic fluid into XREAS if you want to add more or try to fix it, that is not possible. It must be done by an auto service center that has the tools to do it. My understanding is that the system is pressurized. But someone else reading this may know more.
@@LiftKitCoffee I’m sorry lol I wasn’t able to explain my self. I was asking is how do you fill out the suspension fluid back at it again ?
@@paolacaballero5657 That's okay. The simple answer is that you can't. That's why people remove the XREAS system and replace it with aftermarket struts in the front and shocks in the back.
I think you might need spacers under frame mounts
Lots of options for tightening that oversized replacement bolt. I would have bought a buttonhead bolt instead, but you could cut a slot in it and use flathead screwdriver...
That's helpful. Thanks for the tips!
How would you review the springs now did they handle well and give a smooth ride and are they durable
The Freedom adjustable coilovers are a nice entry level option. They are well-made, sturdy components. I’ve had them on and off road and for the price I am quite pleased. As to whether they provide a smooth ride I would qualify it and say, yes, smooth for a 3 ton 20-year old truck on 33” E-rated off-road tires. Hope that helps.
Looks good 🤘🏻🤩 ! I used your Jack stand Trick to install mine Skid plate ! Thank you
Thank you. 🙏 Glad you found something helpful in it.
Was your rear leveled? I jist installed this same kit with the 2" springs and the passenger side sits about an inch higher. Rear axle is also shifted to the diver side. I do have a pck installed as well.
I think your issue is because of the panhard bar. You can see it running laterally across the rear axle from the top of the passenger side to the bottom of the driver. At just the 2" lift I think your right at the edge of when it starts to affect the things you describe. There's a couple approaches to resolving and (disclaimer) I haven't done either. One is to replace the driver side mounting bracket with an aftermarket that raises the bolt-on position 2 inches. The other is an adjustable panhard bar. You can search around for videos addressing both solutions. If you pull the trigger on one, maybe you'll report back with your experience for anyone else reading here. Hope that is helpful.
I've posted a rather low quality video of my 3 inch freedom off road lift kit on my channel if anyone wants to see how it may look on theirs.
Nice video and 4runner! Which rear coil spring are you using? 2" or 3" I just bought this kit but I got the one with 2" because I wanted a level 3" all around.
I got the 2" rear springs as well. Anything more was going to require brake line extensions and maybe an adjustable lanyard bar. I've got an install video for that work if you're curious. Good luck!
I saw those other videos too but didn't hear you mention what length they were. Thanks for responding!
Nice to see someone else running freedom offroad lift kit! I just installed one on my GX 460. I did a 3 inch lift on both front and rear and it seems like the front sits a little higher.
You'll have to do a walk around video and post a link to it back here so everyone can have a look.
@@LiftKitCoffee I will!
I got 35 x12.5x17 km2 on my jk. I would not recommend wide tires or mud tires to anyone. I'm resorting my 89 full size bronco i have owned since i was a teenager in the early 90s and will be getting 35x9.5 ko this time mud tire wears way to fast. And wide tires just suck on so many levels. 1 noise 2 bouncy 3 wear 4. Major loss in horse power 5. Bad shifting (on automatic transmission not mine) 6. Major lose in fuel economy. 7. Unsprung weight You made the right choices for your vehicle in my very experienced opinion.
If you post up some videos of the sorting progress let me/us know so we can follow along. You have the only Bronco a regular person can afford right now. 🤑
Fantastic to isolate the fluid squirting all over the place. Gotta do this soon.
Pizza cutters are great, but it looks too tall IMO Chris. I think 2" would have been better, outside of that it looks good, nice job. Yes, I would like to try your coffee for sure. As an off roader how can I turn down lift kit coffee? Where can I buy it? Your link isn't working.
@Billveder1071, thanks for the input. I don't completely disagree on the total vehicle height. Being a first-timer, I made an educated guess based on forums and videos and went with the 3/2 lift to level it out. On the flip side, if I ever decide to go to 35's I should be ready, except for the BMC and some fender liner trimming. Hopefully the 2UZ V8 will keep me from needing to regear. Thanks for inquiring about the coffee. I have had to put Lift Kit Coffee on "pause" indefinitely to attend to other life matters. I left the link in hopes I can get back to it sooner than later. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Any speedometer fix?
@Wartable, sorry, nothing to offer there. I'm over by about 4 mph so I just tend to drive around the speed limit. On the interstate I'll use Waze for their speedo feature.
I have the same exact 4runner color and everything. Love the look of those tires/lift definitely gonna do this to mine. Thanks for all the angles
@tracereed7457 You're welcome! Still lovin' it 2 years later.
@@chrisnewsom9092 how do you like the freedom suspension?
@@tracereed7457 I think it was the right choice for me when weighing cost and functionality. I have no other experience with another option, but it is solid, though maybe a bit on the stiff side. I have another video where I show the front install results if you'd like to hear me ramble on about it. Ha ha.
@@LiftKitCoffee definitely keep the 4th gen vids coming thank you!
I have questions for you about freedom offroad. Can I email you or just ask on here? Thanks
Feel free to ask on here. The conversation may benefit others as well.
Is there a way to email you about freedom offroad coulovers. I had some questions.
Hi Josh. I would recommend you reach out to their info/support team for the best answers: info@freedomoffroadusa.com. I worked with Jerry back in 2021 to answer my questions. Hope that is helpful.
how do you disconnect the sway bar? 12:50
also is their a maximum you can crank it or will it let you go all the way?
You can disconnect the sway bar where it connects to the end link with one bolt (each side). That may be enough allowing you to rotate the sway bar up and out of the way. It's been awhile. If not, there are two brackets behind the radiator held on by 4 bolts that hold the bar in place. Not hard to remove but be wary of those bracket bolts being rusted. I snapped one off and had to buy a rivet nut tool to fix.
@@hillhansberger8695 Freedom says 5" max, but I think that would be a brutal ride with the spring compressed that hard. And cranking on the adjustment ring gets more difficult as that tension builds. I'd say 2-3" max for practical use.
@@LiftKitCoffee 👍👍
For me shooting video always triples the time good work chris
How well did the front go for ya
Bottle jack trick is very common on all generations of 4runners on the bumpstop for axle articulation for spring install
Nice work overcoming and adapting to the challenges
Easiest way would of been a heavy duty spring compressor for 56 bucks to compress the spring to make it smaller for install
The axle didn't fall much because it still has the panhard bar and the upper and lower tubular Control arms holding it
If I ever do another lift install I would definitely disconnect the panhard. I was a little timid about doing unsure how hard it would be to get back together, but in the end it didn't save me any time. Thanks for all your insights.
The little bracket is needed it aligns the shock at the right angle its an alignment cam washer @9:40 most aftermarket lift setups for the rear shocks come with the alignment washer that's upgraded
Ok. That good to know. The FOR shock did not come with one of those.
Thanks Chris, great to meet ya.
You're welcome! Best to ya.
Why did you remove them if you left the X reas front struts and Rear Shocks? Makes more sense to Remove the system If your replacing the Shocks and struts with non hydraulic shocks and struts 🤔🤔
Absolutely! This was just the first step towards a total replacement, but I might have forgotten to explain that here. Here was the next step: czcams.com/video/LQszg1HJ2bo/video.html
@@LiftKitCoffee aww okay that makes sense now
If you disconnected straight from the banjo fitting on shocks and struts it would have definitely lost fluid unless they were empty there no check valves in the Physical shocks and struts
Nice lift
Thanks!