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Agree. I can't even imagine cranking them up to 3 or more inches. 🔧😥

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.

Thanks! Cheers!

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

Yes, I still like them. They are good option for the price. Get them here: freedomoffroadusa.com/

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

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

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.

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.

@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

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@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!

Compressing the coilovers will add lift to your truck.

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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.

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

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.

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.

That's helpful. Thanks for the tips!

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.

Thank you. 🙏 Glad you found something helpful in it.

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 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!

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!

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. 🤑

@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.

@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.

@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!

Feel free to ask on here. The conversation may benefit others as well.

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.

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 👍👍

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.

Ok. That good to know. The FOR shock did not come with one of those.

You're welcome! Best to ya.

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

Thanks!