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Ground clearance (also famous as Ride height) calculates the stretch between the lowermost tip of the car’s undercarriage and the point of the tires’ contact with the level road. But, the manufacturer of the model might exploit tiny tweaks to the standard actions to make fancy stats entailing the valid length from the shock absorbers, the engine oil pan or the muffler to the road could be lesser than mentioned in the formal leaflet.
It is no surprise because many consumers seek a heightened ground clearance to bypass dilemma when parking near the bumps or riding through the rough land. The accurate ride height of the model alters from 221 to 279 mm based on the year of manufacture and equipment. Don’t forget that a well- filled vehicle will beyond doubt drop by about 1 inch of ground clearance.
Happily, the model ground clearance can be escalated with the help of spacers for shock absorbers to make the car sit higher off the ground. While building a higher model, you give up a piece of the former balance and flexibility driving fast. By contrast model ground clearance can be shortened in order to get refined handling and stability.
There a number of ways to increase ground clearance. When it comes to lifting or lowering your Toyota 4Runner you can choose between bigger tires, a leveling kit, coil spring assisters, coilovers, airlift suspension, suspension lifts, etc.
01.2013 – 2019
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 4.0 AT SR5 | 229 |
| 4.0 AT SR5 Premium | 229 |
| 4.0 AT Limited | 229 |
| 4.0 AT Limited Nightshade Edition | 229 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD SR5 | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD SR5 Premium | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Trail | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Trail Premium | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Limited | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD TRD Pro | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Limited Nightshade Edition | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD TRD Off-Road | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD TRD Off-Road Premium | 244 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Toyota 4Runner. Tip 1 – Get Bigger Tires.
You can raise the ground clearance of your Toyota 4Runner by upgrading tires to the bigger size. This will earn you extra 0,5-1 inch of clearance.
08.2009 – 01.2013
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 4.0 AT Limited | 229 |
| 4.0 AT SR5 | 229 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Limited | 244 |
| 4.0 AT Trail | 244 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD SR5 | 244 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Toyota 4Runner. Tip 2 – Install Leveling Kit.
Leveling kits are designed to level out the uneven stance and increase the ground clearance of your Toyota 4Runner. In most cases, the slight lift will allow for bigger tires. Please refer to Plus Sizing Guides.
08.2005 – 08.2009
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 4.0 AT Sport Edition | 221 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD SR5 | 221 |
| 4.0 AT Limited | 221 |
| 4.7 AT SR5 | 221 |
| 4.7 AT Sport Edition | 221 |
| 4.7 AT Limited | 221 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD SR5 | 231 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Sport Edition | 231 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Limited | 231 |
| 4.7 AT 4WD SR5 | 231 |
| 4.7 AT 4WD Sport Edition | 231 |
| 4.7 AT 4WD Limited | 231 |
How to raise Ground Clearance on your Toyota 4Runner. Tip 3 – install Suspension Lift Kit.
Toyota 4Runner Suspension Lift Kits (only available for trucks and SUVs) provide the proper clearance between the tire and chassis when going off-road. Normally, it increases the ground clearance from 2 to 8 inches.
08.2002 – 07.2005
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 4.0 AT SR5 | 226 |
| 4.0 AT Sport Edition | 226 |
| 4.0 AT Limited | 226 |
| 4.7 AT SR5 | 226 |
| 4.7 AT Sport Edition | 226 |
| 4.7 AT Limited | 226 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD SR5 | 231 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Sport Edition | 231 |
| 4.0 AT 4WD Limited | 231 |
| 4.0 AT SR5 | 231 |
| 4.7 AT 4WD SR5 | 231 |
| 4.7 AT 4WD Sport Edition | 231 |
| 4.7 AT 4WD Limited | 231 |
08.1999 – 08.2002
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 3.4 AT 4WD SR5 | 249 |
| 3.4 AT SR5 | 249 |
| 3.4 AT Limited | 259 |
| 3.4 AT 4WD Limited | 279 |
08.1995 – 07.1999
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 2.7 MT 4WD | 249 |
| 2.7 MT | 249 |
| 2.7 AT 4WD | 249 |
| 2.7 AT | 249 |
| 3.4 MT 4WD SR5 | 249 |
| 3.4 AT 4WD SR5 | 249 |
| 3.4 AT 4WD Limited | 249 |
| 3.4 AT SR5 | 249 |
| 3.4 AT Limited | 249 |
01.1992 – 10.1995
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 2.4 MT 4WD | 240 |
| 2.4 AT 4WD | 240 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD | 240 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD | 240 |
| 3.0 AT | 240 |
04.1989 – 01.1992
| Trims | Ground Clearance, mm |
| 2.4 MT 4WD | 240 |
| 2.4 AT 4WD | 240 |
| 2.4 AT | 240 |
| 3.0 MT 4WD | 240 |
| 3.0 AT 4WD | 240 |
| 3.0 AT | 240 |
How to lower the Ground Clearance on your Toyota 4Runner.
Option 1 – Install Lowering Springs 
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Option 2 – Install Coilovers
Option 3 – Install Air Suspension Kit
References
Toyota 4Runner By Years:
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
