The 5th-gen 4Runner is one of the best overland platforms on the market — but the IFS front end is unforgiving of mismatched lifts. Spacer lifts and budget kits can degrade ride quality and CV angles quickly.
GET DIRECTIONSCoilover-based 2-inch to 3-inch lifts (Bilstein, Icon, King, Fox) are the standard. UCAs are typically required at 2.5 inches or more.
EXPLORE CATEGORY33s fit cleanly on most projects; 34s and 35s require trimming, bumpstop work, and careful offset choice.
EXPLORE CATEGORYSliders and skid plates are the highest-value armor for most 4Runners. Steel bumpers add weight that affects ride.
EXPLORE CATEGORYRoof racks, rear drawer systems, and fridge slides are popular. Weight on the roof affects center of gravity noticeably.
EXPLORE CATEGORYRegearing is less common but worth considering on 34s and up; rear locker upgrades are popular on lower trims.
EXPLORE CATEGORYPost-lift alignments, UCA installations, and bushing inspections are the most common follow-up items.
EXPLORE CATEGORYTire size is half the picture. Offset, backspacing, and load rating decide whether a tire actually fits — and how it drives once it's on.
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Planned around fitment, ride quality, tire goals, and real 4x4 use.
VIEW SERVICEPackages spec'd around load, ride quality, and the trails you actually run.
VIEW SERVICEPost-lift alignments, geometry corrections, and roadworthiness checks.
VIEW SERVICESleep systems, drawers, racks, awnings, and power integrated cleanly.
VIEW SERVICEResources are the starting point. Send your project details and we'll come back with a parts list and timeline scoped to your specific platform and how you drive it.
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