Thanks for the review it inspired me. I'm using your setup on my 2005 sport. After hearing your comments about rubbing I'm a bit concerned with the going with the 275 70R17 (stock wheels). are you going to take any steps to solve that problem and if so, what? Should I do the control arms? Thanks for your advice. Would you do anything different?

slickkapone wider stance. Looks better.

Geek Out On Gear I ended up installing Camburg UCAs and it is perfect. Alignment/camber issues solved. Don't worry about the rub. I pushed the inner fender liners forward and trimmed a tiny piece of both side of front bumper. Fixed all the rubbing issues and you cannot tell anything was trimmed by looking at it.

Hi J_mosk, I am trying to get my 275s put on in couple days, and I am trying to find out, if your 275s (on stock wheels with no wheel spacer) will rub the stock UCA at full lock? Please response, and thanks so much! :)

davidlcb mine didn't on stock 17inch wheels 275/70r17

How do the E rated tires ride? I've heard it's unbearable and others say it isn't bad at all...won't know until i find out i guess. Thanks

I find that the 275's are more than enough tire. Very glad I didn't get 285. Would be too much for me. But if you do a lot of wheeling maybe the 285 is the right tire for you. You'll have rub with either tire but it's easy to fix.

Ho Lee Phuk how did the switch for 285's go? Any more adjustments?

Thanks! Studded tires are incredible! I recently installed Nokian Hakkapeliitta 10 studded on my Lifted 2023 BRZ and it performs better than I thought possible in snow & ice. Some new videos on my channel showing the BRZ with studs in different winter conditions.

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks! Did you end up finding a nice 4Runner for a decent price?

Yeah dude I finally found one. Bought it October 31. Ended up being a limited V8 with 160,000 miles on it here in Albuquerque. Vehicle came from Tahoe California. I ended up giving 16 grand out the door. Now it’s time to save up to copy what you’ve done. Yours is really a nice looking fourth GEN forerunner

Very nice! I still stand by Old Man Emu Lifts & would buy another kit without hesitation. OME is a staple in the industry & still seems like best bang for the buck. However, another company to look at is Dobinsons. Might be a bit more expensive but I’ve heard great things. I’ll probably give them a try for my next truck. I would also buy skinnier tires to save weight: 255/75r17 instead of 275/70r17 and maybe a less aggressive tread. It really depends on actual use case of the truck. I think the 255s would have done everything I needed, on road and off-road, while being lighter. The BFG KO2 is an excellent tire but they are heavy and if doing more highway driving, then something like Firestone Destination X/T All Terrain or Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S might be better. No doubt, KO2 is one of the best but basically I’d pay more attention to weight when building another 4Runner.

you ever get it done? I did the same set up a couple of years ago, and absolutely love it.

@@hatredcopter1592 I did “one step down” and did 2.5/2.0 with 265/70’s and absolutely love the set up. It was a good compromise between a great Offroad setup and still great between highway gas stops.

@@palierto heck yea, that's awesome! have a great day buddy!

davidlcb I have an ‘06 4Runner and I’m wanting to get 275/70R18 KM3’s, did you have any issues with your tires?

Garrett Mills pretty much yes. I removed all the xreas plumbing & reservoirs. That was the most labor intensive part of it. Definitely worth it tho. I love the OME suspension. Great product. This is my second 4Runner with OME and would do it again if I got another 4Runner or Tacoma.

Thank you! The 4Runner & BRZ combo has treated me well:) You really need one to fully appreciate the other.

Sweet! That's what I'm thinking. I went to test drive a local one yesterday, absolutely loved it. It was a V6 though, thinking I want to swing for a V8.

The 4.7L V8 is great...I absolutely love it. Very torquey, especially down low. And the MPGs are almost the same as the V6, very little difference. I have a Gibson exhaust on mine and it sounds mean. Are you thinking about a lift if you get it? If so, avoid models with the rear airbag suspension. I have the Sport Edition which had the xreas system, it worked okay but was kinda worn out at 117,000miles. I took it all out, plumbing, reservoirs and all. Highly recommend the Old Man Emu suspension lift from Toytec. It's a full kit, all engineered for the specific car. Had the same suspension on a 2001 4Runner and would do it again if I bought another. Let me know if you have any questions. If you're in NY hit me up, I'll let ya test drive and film a review:)

Maybe but it is easy to fix.

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I honestly don't know. After reading your comment I googled camber & caster, read a bunch of explanations, looked at diagrams, and I'm even more confused than before. On Total Chaos' website the UCA description mentions both camber & caster adjustment. All I know for sure is that my front tires wear more on the outer edge and it can be fixed by certain aftermarket UCA's.

+Peter Noble The Old Man Emu springs will help towing a lot! They make a few different springs for additional weight (steel bumpers, towing, etc.) This setup will tow far better than stock as it is a much stiffer and stronger.

J G remove it.

Vidal Martinez it will work. The rubbing issues are very easy to fix.

+CHARLIEBITESHARD It took me a little while to find "The One". Be patient, it will turn up. Look for good maintenance records, clean underbody (little to no rust), and whether the timing belt has been changed around 100k miles. I live in New York and found mine near Chicago. I used cars.com and searched "lowest miles". Good luck! I've had a couple used 4Runners so let me know if you have any questions:)

+j_mosk I'm assuming the timing chain needs to be chained every 100k?

+Dalton H never replaced a timing belt on any of my 4runners/tacomas

Dalton H - timing belt change every 90K for 4th gen V8 engine. Timing chain on V6 engine doesn't need to be changed.

I got super lucky and found one through my buddy stock and completely redid it, I will have some vids up soon of my build.

spacers on both sides and trim packer on drivers side.

Great, thanks j_mosk

jiaxing sun x-reas

Upgrade to some Bilstein 5100's. They're adjustable so you can lift the front end to take out the rake AND they'll help with body roll alot. They run around $300-350 for a set of 4, and you can either attempt to install them yourself or pay a mechanic around $200 to do it for you. Well worth it.

Roy Abadis not at all. Rock solid.

I think the front is 3in with the aluminum spacer discs. Rear roughly 2.5in. Mine sits level still, five years later. My 2001 4runner I didn't install the spacers and the front sat lower than the rear. It looked great.

@@ThePedalDance So the rear on this one is stock height? Just a raise in the front? thanks

Still happy with it? I’m thinking about doing the same thing

I contemplated this forever with mine and ended up keep a little rake. Reason being? I regularly tow a trailer or put a 4 bike rack on my hitch. I don't want to be cruising down the highway with my front end sky high. This way it sits perfectly level when loaded down.

This was 5 years ago. I honestly don't remember. Toytec Lifts. Tire shop or TireRack. Shouldn't be hard to figure it out.

All 4 shocks takes around 4-6 hours and it's really tough to do without a second set of hands. If you had access to a lift or a full blown shop and you knew what you were doing you could probably knock it out in 2-3 hours.

The OME lift is roughly 2.5in - 3in. You will likely have a little rub in the front regardless of 2in or 3in. I had to trim the bumper slightly and push the front fender liners forward a bit. If I had to buy new tires today, I'd get 255/75R17 to save some weight.

@@ThePedalDance duly noted. Okay. Thank you :))

I drove it for a few weeks without the spidertrax spacers. It was fine. They are not mandatory but it looks much better with them.

I believe so, yes. Depends on the tire tho, so make sure to check.

E . S . It’s probably closer to 2.5in once it settles. Might be around 2.5in back and 3in in the front. It sits level.

j_mosk Thank you very much.

Yes. I trimmed small pieces off each side of the bumper. Can't see any difference. And I moved the inner fender liners forward an secured. Zip ties worked great. Haven't had an issue in 5 years.

Yes I installed the diff drop kit but it is not required if you keep the lift at 3inches or less. Kinda up to you. The same kit will work but if you have the V6 and do not plan on getting a steel bumper then consider the softer springs.

j_mosk would there be a problem running the stiffer springs till I get aftermarket bumpers

I did install the diff drop. It is recommended by not required for a lift 3inches or less. The same setup would work on V6.

j_mosk but the stiffer springs without the metal bumpers. Would that be a problem

MrTherooster it will be ok. It might be a stiff ride but will settle after a couple weeks. If you know for sure you're doing steel bumpers then get the heavier springs. You can always put some weight in the trunk if it's bad.

Chaz Driver I think that's about what mine are. 32.6

Yes. Anything bigger, like a 285, will not.

I am aware. The KO2 285s are about 33 inch, whereas the 275s are around 32.6 inch. So there is a difference in width & height.

Steve Norman yes E rated, 3ply Kevlar side walls. Ride is awesome in all conditions I've encountered. Quiet on roads, great in snow & rain.

I love them. Quiet, nearly no road noise off them. Very capable tire. Would absolutely buy them again.

+Joseph Casarez Awesome! What year is your 4Runner? Bummer to hear the Boss 2.5 is just OK...especially for the price. I wonder how it compares to the ICON Stage 1.

2005 4runner V8 limited. shrockworks bumper, scs bronze wheels, total chaos uca, sitting about 3 1/2 inches in front and about 4 in the rear. Wanting to go higher of course lol. Did the projector oem swap . Yea I think maybe next year I'm gonna try and get kind set up all around and total chaos long arm.....

+michael strumpis Nope. They say 3" inches or under no brake line extension necessary. But if you do a lot of wheeling and will be flexing the suspension out, it may not be a bad idea to install extension.

+CHARLIEBITESHARD I wouldn't buy one without looking at it in person and driving it. Put a refundable deposit on the vehicle so no one snags it and go see it asap. No hate for no maintenance, that's why Toyota's are awesome. But which would you choose if you're buying used & have the option to pick a truck that has been properly maintained by the previous owner or one that only had oil changes and tires?

Tony Silva no issues at all.

+ACYOTA Crown Thank you! Congrats on the new (to you) 4Runner! How many miles are on your 2006? I removed the XREAS suspension: all the shocks, springs, reservoirs and the plumbing that connects the shocks to the reservoirs. I explain some of this in the "BEFORE video" that's linked in the description. With the Old Man Emu Suspension, you will lose some of that smooth luxury ride. But that's not to say the OME doesn't ride well. It feels firm & rides more like a truck than with the stock suspension. I love it. As for your budget, there are cheaper lift options out there, such as spacers (Daystar, Cornfed, Toytec). I do not recommend going this route. You will lose more ride quality & capability by installing spacers with the factory shocks & springs than you would if you just went full OME suspension lift to begin with. Also, many people who lift on a budget with spacers do not like it and tend to upgrade springs/coils not long after. I prefer to save the money & do it right the first time, as it will be cheaper in the long run. Toytec sells the OME full suspension lift kit for about $900 (Link in Description). Check out the T4R.org 4th Gen Suspension Options/FAQ www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/102272-4th-gen-suspension-options-faq.html The V8 4th Gens are Full-Time 4WD. I'm not sure the ratio of torque split between the front & rear wheels but my understanding is it's never sending 100% of the power to the rear at anytime. Let me know if you have anymore questions! Happy to help:) Also, I recommend making a T4R.org account. Tons of great info on there & many people who are very knowledgeable when it comes to 4Runner's!

I bought it with 180,000, for 12g's . from a Toyota dealership, I am the second owner ! There is a carfax history on it all positive, service,oil changes timing belt etc. the car runs solid and smooth!! Hoping I can get a at least 300k miles on it!