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Review on ๐Ÿš€ Daystar Toyota 4Runner 1.5" Rear Lift Kit - 1996-2002 2/4WD, All Transmissions, All Cabs KT09107BK - Made in USA, Black by Michael Ward

Revainrating 5 out of 5

VERY easy installation into shocks, struts and suspension

I installed these spacers on a 1999 T4R Limited 4x4 that came with factory installed '99 Tall' springs. Although the springs didn't sag when unloaded, as soon as I added weight back they went down an inch or two. My first thought was to replace them with OME springs, but I hesitated because I didn't want to spend money if I decide to go the other way in the near future. Air assist springs also crossed my mind, but I was worried about potential problems if the tail was fully flexed. Ultimately, spacers are the cheapest option, and they seemed like a good deal in particular considering they are made here in Phoenix, Arizona and will last a lifetime. guarantee and are made of a softer material than metal. They are also the only ones I have found that are 1.5 inches and not 2 inches or 3 inches. So what goes in the box? 2 spacers, simple instructions and a sticker advising that the car will rise making it more prone to roll over etc. After removing the wheels and jacking up the car all I needed was 12.14mm and 17mm wrench and a bottle jack. I live in Az and my T4R is an Az car so I don't have a rust problem so in my case there was no liquid ingress, kickable etc. I started by raising the axle as high as possible from the center without the car Jack up, removed the lower shock absorbers and removed the shock absorber from the bracket, unscrewed the left end from the frame, and then unscrewed the panhard plate on the driver's side. I then lowered the axle and jacked it up from the opposite side where I was going to remove the spring so I could remove it easily. The spacer is placed n over the spring (alignment obvious) then a lip is placed on top to hold the gasket in place. I used a factory bottle jack and placed it between the axle tube and the fender. Then it just had to be lifted to make enough room to install the spring and spacer. Do the same on the opposite side and then move the jack back to the center of the axle housing. Lift it back up so the screw hole on the panhard rod aligns with the bracket and reinsert the screw. Reattach the shock absorbers to the lower brackets and secure with screws. Reinstall the end fasteners, but do not fully tighten until the vehicle is on the ground. And bam, you're done.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Available in black only