Toyota 4Runner Lift Kits — Leveling, 3" & 6" (4th & 5th Gen)

A 2–3" lift clears 33" tires and keeps the ride near stock — the most popular setup for a daily-driven or lightly-wheeled 4Runner. A 6" kit fits 35s and gives a big stance, but needs more supporting parts. Buy for the tire size and use you actually want.

A leveling / spacer lift raises the front and clears a slightly bigger tire — the cheapest step. A full suspension lift swaps in coilovers, rear shocks, and often new springs for real off-road travel and ride quality. Level for looks and small tires; go full suspension if you actually explore.

The 4th gen (2003–2009) and 5th gen (2010–2024) take different kits. Many 5th-gen 4Runners have KDSS, Toyota's hydraulic sway-bar system — it changes how the front sits, so confirm whether your truck has KDSS and choose a kit that accounts for it.

On the independent front end, once you're past about 3" of front lift, aftermarket upper control arms (UCAs) restore correct geometry and let you get a proper alignment. Many taller kits include them; a mild leveling lift usually doesn't need them. Check what's in the kit.

Front lift and ride quality come from the coilover. Names like Bilstein, Old Man Emu (ARB), Fox, ICON, King, and Toytec range from budget-friendly to high-end remote-reservoir units. A better coilover is what you feel most on rough roads — worth prioritizing if you drive dirt often.

33s generally fit with a 2–3" lift and minor trimming — the most common 4Runner tire upgrade. 35s usually need a taller kit (around 6"), body-mount trimming, and often a re-gear. Check the specific kit's fitment notes and your wheel offset.

For most owners, 2–3" is the sweet spot — it clears 33" tires, keeps the ride comfortable, and doesn't require heavy supporting parts. Step up to 6" only if you want 35s and a big stance and are ready for UCAs, trimming, and a possible re-gear.

It depends on your goal: a leveling/spacer lift for stance and 33s, or a full coilover kit (Old Man Emu, Bilstein, Fox, ICON, Toytec) for off-road travel and ride quality. Match your generation and whether you have KDSS — everything here is filtered to fit the 4Runner, so pick by how you use it.

Usually a 2–3" lift plus minor trimming clears 33" tires on a 4Runner. Exact fit depends on wheel offset/backspacing and the specific tire, so check the kit's fitment notes and your wheel specs.

Yes — 6" suspension kits are available and are the usual path to running 35s and a big stance. They add UCAs, often body-mount trimming, and usually call for a re-gear to keep the truck driving well. Confirm the kit matches your generation and KDSS status.

If you run bigger tires or go off-road, yes — a lift adds the clearance and tire room a stock 4Runner lacks and is the mod that most changes how it looks and wheels. Even a mild 2–3" lift noticeably improves stance and capability while keeping it easy to daily drive.