4th Gen Toyota 4Runner Suspension Upgrade Leveling Kit - Toyota 4Runner Leveling Kit
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Hey guys! In this video, I'll be upgrading a front suspension on my 2003 Toyota 4Runner. Originally my 4Runner came with an X-reas suspension system and it was time for the upgrade. I took barely used Bilstein front coils & struts from the 2021 Toyota Tacoma and it's a direct replacement of my old struts and coils. Doing this helped me to level out my front end and my 4Runner is sitting level now. I've also too barely used Tokico rear struts of off 2015 Toyota 4Runner and it was basically a direct fit too. My ride quality has improved a lot.
I've purchased all these used parts from OfferUp for around $300.
You can also buy similar used parts from eBay.
You can use front struts & coils from 2015 - 2021 Toyota Tacoma and it will be a direct fit.
Older years struts & coils will also fit but they are going to be more used up so try to look for newer years.
Front struts & coils:
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Front struts & coils (option 2):
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I hope you find this video helpful.
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May God bless you!
you do a really good job at getting to the point... while also providing sufficient context... very rare talent
That's awesome! Praise God I'm able to help
@@tronixster hey boii is'nt d stock suspension more comfortable with d 4runners. Like u remived d hydraulics modules. Do they make ride stiffer??
Best video i've seen so far. Doing mine soon, this will be a great help!
Praise God you found this video helpful and good luck with conversion
Nice work Looks good . Great job explaining and showing the process.. I lift 4 to 5 of these a week but Was very Enjoyable watching somebody do this in there drive way
Praise God you have received joy from watching this video!
You have inspired me. I just ordered the same set up for my '05 4Runner. Time to order a torque wrench.
Awesome dude! Have fun with it and may God bless you.
Now that’s getting er done my boy. Thanks for all the info.👏👍
Praise God you found this video helpful! :)
Thanks for the video. I followed your other video to upgrade my stereo to the FRS one.
And I am actually getting ready to replace the XREAS on my 2005 4runner. Already got the suspension off a 2016 4runner. Also have the same wheels powder coated grey, with some Cooper Discovery 275/70/R17. This video is again gonna help a lot.
Cheers
Oh that’s awesome man. You gonna love the way it’s gonna ride with upgraded suspension. Blessings with the install 💪🏽👍🏽
Did the 2016 rear springs and/or shocks need modifications to fit in your 2005? I’m looking at 2017 trd 4runner suspension for my 2003 4Runner. Thanks
Nice job. Thanks for the adding the torque specs. I have an Old Man Emu set up, like what you installed, to put on my son's '08 skinner.
Oh nice! Good luck man
Loved this video Paul! That's funny, I'm from the Beaverton / Hillsboro area as well. Bout to pick up some Tacoma suspension today and have the exact same wheel setup too! Loved the content brother
No way dude! That's awesome! Maybe we'll run into each other sometimes. What color is your 4Runner?
Just got my 03 4Runner back from body shop
I bought it recently and the guy I bought it from (had a very similar voice like yours) had already replaced the struts in the front 👍 so I’m good for now
Thanks for video tho I enjoyed it
Oh that’s awesome man. New struts will improve the ride a lot
Great instructional video man, thanks for the help!
Praise God you found this video helpful and good luck on the conversion if you planning on doing it.
Fantastic job!
I love your verbal torque wrench! *ding* lol
Great video brother!!! 👏🏽👊🏽
😂 appreciate it man
Great stuff. I've done this a few times now. Works with V6 and V8. Also look up on adjusting the rear airbag sensor to get it to go higher. Especially if you decide to go higher in the front like using the Bilstein 5100s.
Thanks for the tip brotha! :)
Thanks for the video. I'll be doing that someday on my 2003.
Praise God you found this video helpful and good luck on the installation when you gonna do it.
My man with the brake line weight reduction 😤💪🏻😎
lol that would be sketch
great video man! I want to hear more about how it rides, you should make another video about that beforeand after ride quality
Yeah I might make another video but it rides so good now. I'm very happy with the upgrade. X-reas is no good.
Excellent job. I got the same wheels new for $400. $150 to mount on existing tires. Bought Bilstein 5100 for $475 for for front and rear and Moog coils for front and rear for $200. I felt like I saved money. You really did well. My 2005 has 180k miles so I figured new coils were in order.
Oh nice man. Yeah praise God I gotta a great deal and it rides way smoother! 😁
@@tronixster I finally finished my install. Did it all myself like you but my 4runner is a 2005 that is a Midwest car so almost every bolt had to be heated to remove due to rust. My 5 lb sledgehammer got a workout. My truck looks fantastic now. So far I have replaced the front seat cover, the wheels to the same ones you have, hood struts are next then a free floating Apple CarPlay screen is going to be installed in the next two weeks. It’s like a new car and anyone considering a front end lift or level I highly recommend it. They look so much nicer.
I am looking to change out my struts on my 07 4runner but i am Lowering my 4runner 1.75' in front and 2.75" in rear. Do these bilstein 5100 carry the same stock height as the OEM?
Your bolts came off soooo much easier than mine did lol. I fought with the top 3 bolts of the struts for about an hour each side. You should link this video to the t4r forum about the conversion, it would probably help some guys out. I also got a 2003 v8 Limited, although yours is alot cleaner.
Yeah spraying penetrating oil helped a lot breaking lose those nuts. What’s the site link for that forum, I’ll share it on there.
Looks awesome 👌
Praise God! 😁 I hope you'll do the same to your 4Runner
Hi Paul, this is Danny, I love your videos
Praise God you find my videos helpful and I really appreciate the support.
COOL VIDEO ..Informative i am going the same road ..hope works for my 2007 4runner !
Oh yes it will work exactly the same for 2007 model
Excellent video
Praise God you found this video helpful and thank you for your support
Thanks Brother. Nice work on the video.
Praise God, always happy to help.
@@tronixster Beautifully said brother. I just bought our 1st gen 4 Toyota to start overlanding. looking forward to it.
Nice job 👏
Praise God! I'm glad you like it
Awesome job thanks
Praise God, I'm happy you found this video helpful. Really appreciate your support
Nice! Did this on one of my 4th gens. Tacoma trd front suspension with eibach rear 5100 equivalent and FJ rear springs
Nice! My next step is to install FJ rear springs.
@@tronixster worth it! Will net you ~1" lift and with oem feel
Your 4runner is very clean. I'm thinking about getting one of these but it's a 04 and I keep hearing those have head gasket issues. I think I'm gonna save and get a 06-09 when the issue was fixed. These cars are so expensive to this day. That Milwaukee you have is a beast, it makes quick work of suspension jobs lol. I have one as well. 👍
Yeah I really enjoy this car. One big down side is terrible MPGs lol
I've also bought with the blown engine and did an engine swap. I took V8 out of 2006 4Runner
Good video thanks for the info. Looks like you are in my neck of the woods too. I’ll let you know how it turns out on my 06.
Hey Josh, I'm glad this video was of help and thank you for the support. Hit me up on IG, I'm curious to see how it worked out for you.
Bro just subscribed I’m having the same issue love the video
Praise God this video was helpful. Good luck on doing the same upgrade.
you should open up a shop man. you do great work, God bless!
Hey Kyle, thanks for the support and really appreciate the encouragement.
Красава. Иду то же самое на своей делать. Только закончил bushings менять на struts с Такомы.
Круто! Удачи тебе и благословений 😁
Great video sharing
Praise God!
nice clean rust free frame!
Yeah praise God. This 4Runner is a blessing big MPG is not the best lol 💰
Thanks!
Great video
Praise God you found this video helpful.
Good deal for sure. ✅
I think so too, praise God.
This video just helped me out 100 percent lol
Bro that's awesome! Praise God. Enjoy your suspension upgrade
Picking up front and back set off a 22 tacoma trd offroad, for my GX470 this weekend, $150! Might get a leveling kit too, havent decided yet.
Nice work bro. I have a 2004 Ltd with xreas. Currently @ 197700 miles and my system still works great. If I were keeping her I'd do the same but I'm actually selling her 😢.
Oh nice man. Enjoy it while you have it and good luck selling it
Awesome video! You must be somewhere in the Midwest or west coast based on how easily those bolts came out. One comment... You should stabilize the suspension before torquing down the bolts/nuts going to bushings. Maybe you did that off camera though.
Yes that’s something I forgot to do in the video and I did that afterwards but yes you are correct. Thanks for pointing this out 🤌🏼
Recommend to do final torque spec with wheels on the ground that way you don’t bind and damage the bushings.
Yup that's exactly what I've actually done. Thank you for pointing it out
I cut all the x-reas lines out of mine and did a spacer lift, but didn't like the spacer lift, so I did it over again with new struts and springs. I added air bags in the rear springs for towing. I have all Bilstein parts and it rides wonderfully. I like working on my truck so much I did it twice, you did it right the first time.
Dude that's awesome. Good job. Eventually I would like to get rid of air suspension and install springs but I'll see about it.
Great video, great editing. Liked and subscribed. I have a 2007 with XREAS. How was the ride and, more importantly, cornering after this install? Was cornering still flat, or was/is there more body roll after the install?
Nice video, thanks for posting. It’s worthwhile noting that you can also use the rear shocks from a Tacoma. In this case you need to buy new eyelet bushings for the lower shock mount, press out the original bushings for and replace them with 4Runner size bushings/eyelets. This avoids having to modify the frame of the 4Runner in any way.
Oh man I wish I knew that earlier cuz it was a pain in the butt.
Hey Jeff D, any idea if the eyelet bushings off a 2020 4Runner TRD would fit an 05 4Runner? I'm hoping so, just grabbed my set off Craigslist this morning and I'll go for the install this weekend.
Phenomenal video, Paul! My alignment guy quoted me over $400 for new shocks and another $400 for labor. Snagged a full OEM set from a 2020 4Runner TRD, used for 11k miles for $180. Can't beat that value!
Don’t use the rear shocks from the Tacoma. They are way underdamped. It’s way too floaty. I did it and regretted it
@@AlexM-np1cx I just got 2022 Tacoma TRD Sport struts for my 4th gen. Think the rear sport shocks are also trash?
I think the springs are a bit different, something about the 4runners being progressive and the Tacoma not having that style. Not sure exactly what that means but I believe it has to do with suspension softness/compliance, but they do work! For those getting rear shocks, you will need to change out the bottom bushing on the Tacoma shocks to fit 4runners
Yeah those old progressive springs are no good honestly, especially in the from where you have lots of weight. And Tacoma rear shocks won't fit on 4Runner. They are different
@@tronixster the shocks do fit. Just the Bottom bushing needs to be changed according to a ton of forums... Of course you get no springs since the Tacoma runs leaf springs if that's what you mean.
I’m looking to get a set of all four shocks and 2 front Lower control arms coming off a 17 Tacoma.
Can I also fit this suspension on my 2006 4 runner .. can this work at least @ the front assembly ??
Thank you
@@danielramirez4380I thought the parts from 5th gen 4runner, Tacoma and fj won't fit the 4th gen
Great video! Informative and to the point! You may have already noticed but it looks like your front passenger side cv boot is damaged. Thought I would point it out.
Praise God you liked this video. And thank you for pointing out the CV boot. I'm planning replace my axel sometime this summer
@@tronixster If you replace and don’t reboot it, DO NOT use cheap aftermarket axles. Get a good used one from a 5th gen 4runner or GX460. Same axle but with better boot design.
Sold me on the Milwaukee impact.. Getting one now
lol that's awesome man. That was my brother in-laws impact gun but I go myself a dewalt one
Thanks for the info. I hope to do this to my 03!!
I'm going to show this to mechanic and try to find the same deals you got for my 2005 4runner
Awesome and good luck man!!
Very good vidd, not a lot of wasted time yet to the point. I must say the stock wheels and tires looked way better than those new ones. Those are one of the worst looking wheels they came out with
I'm glad you found this video helpful and really appreciate the support. About the wheels, I personally like them but it always comes down to personal preference and liking. Enjoy your 4Runner
Lol you have zero taste. The old crappy wheels are beyond dated
Thanks good vídeo God blessyou
Praise God you found this video helpful may God bless you as well
awesome video man! is there another bushing I can order instead of drilling out the frame? God bless brotha.
Yes you can actually order original bushings but I didn't want to wait for it so I just drilled it out real quick
Dude God Bless and thank you for your video! How is the new suspension ride with those springs and shocks?
Praise God you loved the video. And yes I love new suspicion, rides super smooth
Great video! Truck looks amazing. I’m doing this soon with 2022 Tacoma Sport struts. Curious if the Tacoma rear shocks are decent. Heard a few people say the rears need upgraded. My 4Runner also has XREAS. Probably blown out now.
As far as I know Tacoma rear shocks are decent but they won't fit 4Runner because it's different suspension setup and shocks are longer and mounted differently.
Great video, Paul! Could you please comment on how it improves driving?
Driving has improved by 1000% man. Old suspension was shot
Greetings, in the back you can install the Tacoma ones too
You do still have a rake in the front not completely level but way better then it was by factory
Yeah you are right. I might throw a 1" spacers later.
Hello, Paul. I watch your CZcams all the time. I am wondering what city are you in? I am in Vancouver WA.
Hey Natalie, yes I'm in Vancouver, WA. Do you live in the same area?
Great video! Really considering doing this project. Thank you. Question, you think '22 4Runner rear struts would be a viable swap? Going on an 08 4 runner.
also assuming '22 Tacoma front shocks would be the same fit?
I'm 100% sure that 2022 Tacoma front shocks and springs will work. I'm 99% sure that 2022 4Runner rear shocks will work too
I know that this is an old video but the Tacoma stuff can be used for both front and rear. The rear shock lower bushing just has to be swapped out to an Energy Suspensions 9.8108G and then it's a direct bolt on affair with no modification needed to the frame.
the eyelet on tacoma rear shock is smaller than 4runner shock, how did you made it work?
I am jealous of how little rust you have
I know man it's blessing to have car like this with so little rust
I have a quick question, don’t you need to see the R or L side in the shocks? I have some but they have a sticker with the L both I don’t know if I could use them for both sides!
Awesome video. I have a 4the gen 4Runner and I’m curious if the slanting in the front happens over time? Or if it comes like that? I am second owner and not very car savvy
Hey brotha it’s a combination of both. They do come slanted from the factory for stability purposes and suspension does sag over time but obviously it looks better when it’s level.
Were you able to get alignment back to spec without replacing upper control arms?
Thanks for the video! Do you have the reference for the front Bilstein struts? Cheers man!
Hey Mario, I don't have a reference to any suspension parts but front coils and struts will work from any 2005 to 2022 Tacoma. But I recommend taking off new Tacomas 2017 and up. Just because it's newer and better
how is the camber? did it went positive? was it corrected by the alignment ?
Thanks for the video. I have a 2015 4Runner Limited with XREAS with 63k miles. I don’t go off-road much except to hunt. Did you delete XREAS because it was leaking, or was it just worn out and giving a rough ride? I’m considering this delete and going with Eibach Truck Pro Lift. Thanks! Thanks
Hey Mike, reason I deleted my XREAS is because it lost most of the fluid and it was cheaper to install newer non XREAS suspension. XREAS is too much maintenance for same performance. Just go with Eibach Truck Pro Lift.
Hello, Nice video. Please share on-road cornering driving experience since you moved from X-REAS to BILSTEIN.
Maybe I'll make a video sometimes. But let me tell you new Bilstein shock are 10 times better than old x-reas technology. There's a reason why they don't do x-reas anymore
@@tronixster clear!
Nice job, I have 05 4runner Sport Ed, came X-Reas, I bought 5100 set, I am wondering keeping original size or go to 265/70-17. I would like to have your advise. Thank you
If you are able I would recommend going with bigger size tires. They look better and you’ll get more clearance.
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Hey John, great tip for guys who don't have enough time to do the full job right away. Thanks for sharing :)
@@tronixster I learned that trick years ago with my 99 Chevy Tahoe. I blew a rear brake hose on "nowhere farm road" around 2am. A 1/4 in bolt and JB weld took care of the issue till I made it home. Had no rear brakes, but made it no problem. So I did the same to the 4-runner.
Clicked on top link. Part that came up isnt oem tacoma shock. Are they the same and usable?
I paid $100 for the front and rear shocks from Tacoma 2019, the guy gave the upper arms also. Rims from 2020 Tacoma $250… total… $350.00
Dude that's great deal. Good job. Have fun install it and enjoy your new suspension.
Took you’re advice , thank you so much I replaced my shocks and struts so easily , I do have one question , after I was finished I turned my car on and my trac control light , and abs light is on . No check engine . Any recommendations?
Suspension is not connected to traction control system or ABS system in anyway, unless you accidentally damaged a wire for ABS system. That's the first thing I would check
There’s a procedure you have to perform by grounding out two pins on OBD 2 connector. Great how to vids on CZcams
I have a 07 4runner SR5 what do u recommend for upgrades something simple like u did
What year can I use ? Any help would be appreciated I want to do it myself also
Basically, look for any front coils and shocks of newer 2011 - 2021 Toyota Tacoma and rear shocks of newer 2010 - 2021 4Runner. They'll all work better than what you have on there now. Tokico or Bilstein will both work perfectly fine.
Great video!! Links to the products?! Thanks
Check out this post on OfferUp. This guy has more suspension parts. Check out this item on OfferUp. offerup.co/tT8u65Or9ib
4th gen 4runners have a normal front Rake
I'll get rid of it, I promise
QUESTIONS... any dash lights after removing that suspension? I'm about to pick up a 4Runner same gen and going same route on replacing shocks
Hey man! No dash lights X-reas is not connected to your car's computer in any way. It's a mechanical stand alone system.
Quick question, So I have a 2004 4Runner with Xres ( 2WD ) can I still do it?
Next is I’m finding the Toyota 4Runner back shocks with the # 19 on them not #22 like yours is that the height of the shock?
Yes you can do same conversion on your 2WD and I don't think those numbers matter, those shocks should be the same length. Correct if I'm wrong or if you find different information.
Buen trabajo 👍
Una pregunta! Nesesito saber que amaltiguadores usas atrás ?? Son de Tacoma tanbien ? Alguien que able español ?
Sorry can't understand
I got the front/back sets for $90 off a 2020 Tacoma for $90. I only used the front ones
Nice. How are you liking it?
anyone ever compare the ft lbs that different nuts and bolts release at (after they have been confirmed torqued to manufacturer specs when last serviced) Just be interesting to compare their release torque ft lbs compared to the spec torque ft lb after 20,000-30,000 mi of use.
I’ve never done that or thought about doing that but interesting thought
Did the 5th Ben rear shocks raise the back end at all? Or did it stay stock height in the back
Rear shocks didn't raise the back end, it stayed and stock height. To raise the back end you'll need different coils for that.
So I have a 2006 4runner sport. If I do like you and put tacoma trd pro bilstine front struts in, then I should get a lift? That's cool. Is the tacoma strut taller than the factory 4runner strut?
Yeah that will work out perfect and it will be a direct fit. And Tacoma struts are taller by 1” - 2” depending on the trim
Thx for letting me know!! That's awesome. Your video was awesome as well!
Ok another comment that is more of an advice thing sense I’m an ASE certified steering and suspension expert that specialized in 4wd vehicles! When replacing any suspension work where you’re replacing like lower control arms or shocks and the control arms, what you are going to need to do is put the tires back on the vehicle let the jack down and rest the vehicle under full body weight on the suspension reverse and pull forward a couple times for the suspension to settle then torque the bolts after the suspension has settled! This is because these parts like the control arms and bottom basically the parts that either turn or have an up and down movement the reason for allowing the suspension to settle is these rubber bushings are basically glued into place and if you don’t let the suspension to settle before torquing them down these rubber bushing will absolutely break away from their glued in areas and will make noise and wear out a lot faster and in my state were we have state safety inspections these broken bushings will cause the vehicle to fail the state inspection for broken suspension parts!
And for good sakes people sport utility vehicles and trucks aren’t cars so stop referring them as cars! It’s freaking annoying to hear someone call a truck or an SUV a car!
Hey Robert, thanks for sharing this actually. I'm not showing it on the video but I actually did lower the car to the ground before tightening all the suspension components that have bushings. Thanks again for bringing this up.
Where did you get that hood scoop. It’s not factory molded but you can barely tell. Closet to stock I’ve seen
Lol most people make fun of it but I like it. I'm not sure where this scoop came from because I bought the car with this hood scoop.
The rear struts are from 4Runner? Oem?
Also how has the ride changed? Is it more comfortable smoother now or stiffer? How’s the body roll?
Hey Zain, rear struts are from 2016 or 2018 4Runner, OEM. And yes ride is way smoother and super stable on corners. I has been awesome upgrade.
Could you have not drilled the frame shock mount and just ground the washer or did it absolutely require drilling the frame?
You can get away without having to drill the frame if you get the right bushings and washer set from Toyota dealer. I just went this route to save time
QUESTION: did you or anyone who did this end up using a spacer to correct for any side lean? Since the front has more weight?
There shouldn't been any side lean. Also coils from Tacoma are a little taller and will naturally level it out.
Hello, i believe this is DIY but I’m not that savvy when it come to cars. Is there a way you can help me install shocks on 4Runner ? Or recommend me to shop. All my shocks and xreas are depleted and would like to get it in shape this year. I live in the Midwest.
Hey Jay, I would love to help you but I live all the on west coast. Any of your local shop will be able to do it for you. If you are not able to do it yourself or have friend who can help, mechanical shop is the way to go but it will cost a little more
What size tire’s are the bfg’s
Can you explain not needing the hydronic line again? If they havnt changed suspension components, do the newer shocks just not require a hydronic line?
Newer shocks have everything built in to them. Those lines are just additional stuff that cross connects front & rear shocks to limit the body roll. It’s a great idea in theory but it gets warm out quick and maintenance is pain in the butt and super expensive and quality of the ride is not any better
@@tronixster thanks!!
Did you run into any issues as far as codes for removing the x reas system ?
No issues with codes. X-reas is fully mechanical and is not connected to the computer in any way.
Would 2021 Tacoma off-road TRD bilsteins fit on a 2003 4Runner SR5, no xreas.
Hey man, yes they absolutely would.
I have 04 4Runner sport RW with x-reas. What is your recommendation to replace something like your? Thanks
Technically you can do exactly the same thing I did but take from struts and springs off RWD tacoma. Everything else should work the same.
@@tronixster any thoughts about use ‘21 4Runner TRD? Thanks
Hi- I have a 2008 4RUNNER SR5 and I got front shocks and coils and rear shocks and springs from a 2020 4Runner - will this work to level my truck?
Hello, did it come off TRD 4Runner? Technically it should level it out. Tho springs & struts from Tacomas tend to sit a little higher than springs & struts from 4Runner but it should still level it out nicely, you might have to use 1" spacers in the front.
@@tronixster Thanks for taking your time to response - I believe they came from a TRD - I will follow your directions and keep you posted - happy New Year
why not bilsteins in the back ?
have you noticed any difference in MPG since lifting front end?
Haven't noticed a difference in MPG. It's the same
Get vid!
How long did it take you with filming and all
That ?
hey man it took me about four hours with all the filming.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE NE AREA GOOD LUCK I NEEEDED A JACK HAMMER AND MY LOWER CONTROL ARM WOULD NOT GO DOWN LIKE THAT
I know what you are talking about. I used to own a Jeep from east coast. I had to used tons of penetrating oil and hit up all of my bolts and nuts with the torch. Good luck on the project man
Why didn’t you install the Tacoma rear shocks?
Tacoma rear shocks are not compatible with any 4Runners