4in lift question?????

elk4 · 11-03-2009, 12:58 PM

OK here we go i have a 83 Toyota pickup with stock steering i will later down the road get cross over steering but for now i got way to good of a deal for the 4in leef springs i am getting i am just wondering what kinda problems i am going to run into for examples shocks and the stock steering will it work thanks for looking

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ocdropzone · 11-03-2009, 04:01 PM

the stock steering will work for now, the only exception is that you might need a dropped draglink. WHen I first got my '81 it had a 4" lift with the stock steering. The draglink was stock, it sucked, swapped out to the dropped draglink--adjustable and that helped.

got rid of the stock push pull and went to High steer with a 94 IFS steering box...box better steering.

SHocks--probably gonna ride rough...

camo31"10.50" · 11-03-2009, 04:03 PM

well..i believe you'll wanna get some new shocks...cuz your stock shocks aint gonna be long enough???

elk4 · 11-04-2009, 09:04 AM

thanks for the info all i have to give him is my bumper for the springs so i think its a good deal and yes thay are toyota springs

suncomb1 · 11-04-2009, 01:31 PM

You will need the dropped drag link, a dropped torque arm, an extension bracket for the rear brake proportioning valve lever, possible extended front drive shaft due to spline engagement, longer front / rear shocks, heavier front sway bar, maybe a rear sway bar and wider tires / wheels for stability.

oldschool4runner · 11-04-2009, 03:47 PM

I run 5" springs with the drop drag link, and it works well enough. I don't run any extreme trails, just street and dirt trails. I didn't have to extend the drive shaft but I retained the sway bar and that really limits my axle drop. If you don't use the torque bar and the sway bar you can gain a lot of wheel travel, but the on road handling is sacrificed.

If I had it to do over again I would have saved the $100 on the drop link and put it towards the crossover steering. That’s the next thing I plan on doing once I get back home.

Don't forget to post before and after pictures.

11-03-2009, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	the stock steering will work for now, the only exception is that you might need a dropped draglink. WHen I first got my '81 it had a 4" lift with the stock steering. The draglink was stock, it sucked, swapped out to the dropped draglink--adjustable and that helped. got rid of the stock push pull and went to High steer with a 94 IFS steering box...box better steering. SHocks--probably gonna ride rough... __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others

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camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 2,100	well..i believe you'll wanna get some new shocks...cuz your stock shocks aint gonna be long enough??? __________________ FOR SALE 1986 Ext. Cab 4x4, rebuilt 22R, 5spd, 31x10.50 X-Terrains FOR SALE 1992 SR5 FO RUNNA V6, 5 speed, 4in. trail-master lift, 33x12.50 BFG muds, 4.56 gears!!! and an IMMACULATE interior..yes..you should be jealous "Its still a toyota man.. Dont deprive it of its capabilities.." "If you can read english, Thank a teacher...If you can speak it, Thank a soldier!!" Kelli Ruark-2009

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elk4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: pasco wa Posts: 30	thanks for the info all i have to give him is my bumper for the springs so i think its a good deal and yes thay are toyota springs __________________ 86 runner 22re carry bomb exhaust

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11-04-2009, 01:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
suncomb1 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 90	You will need the dropped drag link, a dropped torque arm, an extension bracket for the rear brake proportioning valve lever, possible extended front drive shaft due to spline engagement, longer front / rear shocks, heavier front sway bar, maybe a rear sway bar and wider tires / wheels for stability.

11-04-2009, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
oldschool4runner Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 38	I run 5" springs with the drop drag link, and it works well enough. I don't run any extreme trails, just street and dirt trails. I didn't have to extend the drive shaft but I retained the sway bar and that really limits my axle drop. If you don't use the torque bar and the sway bar you can gain a lot of wheel travel, but the on road handling is sacrificed. If I had it to do over again I would have saved the $100 on the drop link and put it towards the crossover steering. That’s the next thing I plan on doing once I get back home. Don't forget to post before and after pictures.