Advice on new Closet Flange: 4" Spigot vs 3" outside fit

I have to raise my closet flange for bathroom remodel - I need to raise the flange to be on top of tile.
My waste pipe is 3" ABS. The flange will have has a stainless ring.
I have 2 options for installing a new flange:

Use:
4" spigot closet flange
4" coupling - I need this to make the correct height and properly seat my flange deep enough.
4" Closet Elbow to 3" waste. I need to cut the straight vertical part the closet elbow to fit the coupling.

Or:
3" outside fit closet flange
3" vertical
3" elbow

There was a 3" elbow in there previously. My thoughts are the 4" is better. I mainly want to confirm that there's nothing wrong with using the coupling on the 4" option. I doubt it, but want to bounce this off of the forum before I continue.

Here's what it looked like below before I got started. I have since removed the elbow to the left.


Thanks in advance,
Tony

The spigot/straight section of the closet bend will usually be long enough so you do NOT have to use a coupling and CAN use a "slip over" closet flange. If it is not long enough, then it should be short enough so you do not have to cut it.

Using a slip over 4" closet flange, how much (inches) of the flange actually needs to go over the straight section of the closet bend? What would be the minimum to make this a reliable joint?
The reason I ask is that using the 4" closet elbow as you're suggesting the straight part of the closet elbow comes up to 3/4" below my finished floor surface, so I won't be tight/flush if I go with a slip over 4".
I've attached a picture of the top of the closet elbow. Would it still be ok to use the slip over?

Still looking for some advice. I just want to make sure I do the right thing here.

Fix the floor so the flange mounts on top of the finished floor and the floor is level to the hole.

The pipe should insert fully into the flange.

Thanks. I am planning on putting the flange on top of the tile. Since I need to fully insert the pipe into the flange I am back to choosing one of the original options. 3" ouside mount or 4" spigot using a 4" closet elbow + a coupling?

You are NOT using the correct elbow. A "spigot 4 x 3 closet bend" has a SIX inch riser, which is cut to fit. It will project WELL ABOVE your floor tile without a coupling.

HJ, you're right. The staight part of my closet bend is 3 3/8". I got it at the Home Depot. I need to find a place that carries the correct elbow...

Thanks all for your help. Now on to moving my supply line to fit my Toto Soiree.

Have you got any screws in that flange to hold it safely in place? Remember, that is what holds the toilet in place...it should be anchored. About the only time you can get away without screwing it to the floor is when the whole thing is cast iron and embedded in concrete (well, some would say just the CI is enough). Drilling holes in a hard porcelain works best with a diamond core bit. It's too late now, but prior to installing the tile, it is easier to put a notch in the tile so you don't have to drill through later for the screws.

Thanks. Yes, there were screws in there. I notched the tile prior to installation and screwed into the subfloor. Everything was sturdy. Since the last post, I moved the supply line and installed the toilet. Success!