Small Rear Lift Options Less than 1”?

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  1. Oct 7, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    So I put a small spacer lift on the front of my wife’s 16 SR5 to level it out and create a more aesthetically appealing tire to fender gap. It’s a 3/4” spacer but ended up giving just over 2” lift. I only wanted 1.25-1.5” to level things out.

    Now the front is noticeably higher than the rear. I don’t mind a very mild rake but would prefer level. 3/4” in the rear would get me 1/4” higher in the rear, which I consider perfect. I’ve seen rear spacers but most seem to be 1.5”+.

    Are there any options for 1/2-3/4” rear lift other than Ozark Mtn Lifts? Any coils, OE or aftermarket, that would achieve this? She’ll never off-road so that’s not a concern.
    http://ozarkmountianlifts.com/4th-and-5th-gen-rear-lift.html
     
  2. Oct 10, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    The more I look into this, the more I'm leaning towards just throwing some 5100's on the front at 0.85".

    I added 0.75" spacers to get about 1.25-1.5" lift, level out the vehicle, and create a little more tire-to-fender gap. However, the spacer ended up netting 2" lift, so now I need a spacer for the rear. Rather than spending $100 on spacers F/R, $180 for 5100's up front set to 0.85" sounds like a better way to go for my wife's DD wich will never be off-roaded. Plus 5100's are said to help with the nose dive that is so prevalent on SR5's.
     
  3. Oct 31, 2019 at 9:45 AM
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    Cut & broke off stuff. Prolific ziptie and tape usage.
    On front, spacers give roughly 2:1 lift. So 1 inch thick spacer yields 2 inches of lift.

    On rear, spacers are 1:1. So 1 inch spacer gives 1 inch lift.

    I agree that 5100s will be a better option on front especially if the nose dive bugs you.

    If you ever need to adjust rear again, there are some OME spacers good for about 3/8 inch on rear of 4Runner. I think they are labeled 10mm leveling shims at Wheeler's website. Sold individually because they were meant to level left/right where you'd only need 1 to level whichever side is lower. I used a pair to lift/re-level rear after my rear springs sagged. I've seen guys stack them also to get a bit more height but not sure i'd be willing to do that.
     

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