2gen 4runners lift guide - Page 3

algranger · 10-09-2008, 10:24 PM

nice write up i dont own or plan on owning a newer runner but this is a great write up

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wii_tarded · 10-16-2008, 09:33 AM

aaarrrrrgggghhhh! that's a lot of info. Geez. I have been trying to find moderate lifts for my runner, but it is also a dd, and what ever I use, I would need to be able to install it in a weekend. (with limited tools, no lift) add to the problem, the po dropped the front pass. side into a ditch and now the whole front corner doesn't line up. That worries me about doing a body lift. I have heard of using steel pipe cut to length to do a body lift, but I also know you get what you pay for. I am not looking to go extreme, just a little lift. HELP>

bullcrew · 10-16-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wii_tarded

aaarrrrrgggghhhh! that's a lot of info. Geez. I have been trying to find moderate lifts for my runner, but it is also a dd, and what ever I use, I would need to be able to install it in a weekend. (with limited tools, no lift) add to the problem, the po dropped the front pass. side into a ditch and now the whole front corner doesn't line up. That worries me about doing a body lift. I have heard of using steel pipe cut to length to do a body lift, but I also know you get what you pay for. I am not looking to go extreme, just a little lift. HELP>

Just did a 4crawler 2" BL with auto drop down bracket i under 3 hours (had to cook dinner for the kids) Hi lift jack, some wrenches and sockets!!!

Doing BJ spacers and panhard drop down bracket friday/sat and FJ 80 coils and 4 new shocks today.
Could all be done easily in 1 day, retains DD status and gets 5"+ of lift.
4crawler 2" BL $179 with bracket and shipping
BJ spacer 1.5" + panhard drop bracket $174 shipped
FJ80 coils $50 from JK yard
Shocks pro comp 4wpw $120

This adds a ton of flex to the rear and allows the front to move a fair bit better, not a SAS by any means! Id never use a SAS to its potential more "look what I have" if anything so i cant justify it at this point!

cbuck · 10-19-2008, 06:59 PM

Ok guys I need some help. I drive a completely stock 1995 4runner. I was wantin to upgrade the suspension a little. I dont need any kinda spectacular suspension. This is my daily driver so I was just wanting like 1" to 3" of lift. Any suggestions on the most economic way to get 1" to 3" of lift. Also... what is an adequate tire size? I have 31x10.5 right now.

SR5 · 10-19-2008, 08:47 PM

1.5 inch ball joint spacers with land cruiser coils, with 33x10.50 tires

cbuck · 10-20-2008, 12:07 PM

thanks. with the "option 3" you were talkin about, would i need to do anything to the leaf springs?

woodendude · 10-20-2008, 01:12 PM

I've ordered this kit
http://toyteclifts.com/index.php?pag...mart&Itemid=53
and am now looking at shocks, I'm thinking Bilsteins, with the 2" bj spacers which of these do I want, or what other shocks should I be looking at?

Bilstein 5125 10" Shock
Bilstein 5125 12" Shock

SR5 · 10-20-2008, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cbuck

thanks. with the "option 3" you were talkin about, would i need to do anything to the leaf springs?

if you have a 95 4runner, you should not have leaf springs, i think you ment shocks, and yes you should get some procomp ES9000s

SR5 · 10-20-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodendude

I've ordered this kit
http://toyteclifts.com/index.php?pag...mart&Itemid=53
and am now looking at shocks, I'm thinking Bilsteins, with the 2" bj spacers which of these do I want, or what other shocks should I be looking at?

Bilstein 5125 10" Shock
Bilstein 5125 12" Shock

Bilstien are the besy shocks you can buy,but thier not cheap so if you have the money go with them, id go with Procmop ES9000s

cbuck · 10-20-2008, 06:02 PM

so get the pro comp shocks instead of the old man emu shocks listed in the "option 3"? thanks for your help. im new to the whole scene.

woodendude · 10-20-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SR5

Bilstien are the besy shocks you can buy,but thier not cheap so if you have the money go with them, id go with Procmop ES9000s

Are these compatible front and rear?

woodendude · 10-20-2008, 06:15 PM

And do you part #'s for front/rear 91 4Runner, 3.0

slosurfer · 10-20-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SR5

1.5 inch ball joint spacers with land cruiser coils, with 33x10.50 tires

Well, since mine's been posted on here, I figured I'd comment and post a few more pics.

Been running the bjspacers with cruiser coils for awhile now. I'm still really happy with the setup (although I'm leaning towards long travel now). All my info is in my sig, the rancho adjustables in the rear with the cruiser coils have been awesome. Especially considering the variety of uses/terrain my 4runner sees. It's about to become double locked and regeared, so that will open up a lot of new experiences. I use my truck and this setup is still working very well.

A few pics from this past Pismo 4runner Jamboree so you can see that I use it.

33x12.5's stuffing

bullcrew · 10-20-2008, 11:01 PM

Here it is with bj spacers, fj80 coils, and a 2"BL rear sway bar still connected. It flexed the top of the rock with it disconnected and still had more flex to go.
BTW: looks like its going SAS soon!

SR5 · 10-20-2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbuck

so get the pro comp shocks instead of the old man emu shocks listed in the "option 3"? thanks for your help. im new to the whole scene.

ohh i thought you were talking about getting crusier coils and bj spacers, separate, if you get there OME KIT then yes use those shocks but if you use various pieces get the procomp

SR5 · 10-20-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woodendude

And do you part #'s for front/rear 91 4Runner, 3.0

yes
Front 917514
Rear 922506

woodendude · 10-21-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR5

yes
Front 917514
Rear 922506

Thanx much!!!

cbuck · 10-21-2008, 11:03 AM

So getting the bj spacers, the f80 coils, and the pro comp shocks.... there are three different options with the pro comp es9000 shocks: front w/0 in. lift/drop, front w/1 in. lift, front w/4 in. lift and same as for the rear. which model do i want? and for the f80 coils, does $320 sound about right? thanks

cbuck · 10-22-2008, 06:39 PM

SR5...i need your help man.

woodendude · 10-22-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbuck

So getting the bj spacers, the f80 coils, and the pro comp shocks.... there are three different options with the pro comp es9000 shocks: front w/0 in. lift/drop, front w/1 in. lift, front w/4 in. lift and same as for the rear. which model do i want? and for the f80 coils, does $320 sound about right? thanks

I had my guy at the shop call procomp and they will make a set for a 2" lift, 2-3 wk wait apperently and $61.50 a shock, ordering them on friday.

91FREERUNNER · 10-22-2008, 08:33 PM

What going on guys Im going to be picking up my 91 4runner as soon as my f-250 is sold Whats the largest size tire I can run with stock suspension. (I dont mind a little rubbing) I currently drive a 95 f250 4"lift on 35s 4:10s and i wanna put the yota on 33x12.50s maybe lockers lights and bumpers

a4runnerfreak · 10-22-2008, 10:04 PM

35's with 4.10 gears??? Damn talk bout being slower then my BEAST.....

Oh sorry, on with the topic!!!!!

SR5 · 10-23-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbuck

So getting the bj spacers, the f80 coils, and the pro comp shocks.... there are three different options with the pro comp es9000 shocks: front w/0 in. lift/drop, front w/1 in. lift, front w/4 in. lift and same as for the rear. which model do i want? and for the f80 coils, does $320 sound about right? thanks

wow 320, no way thats alot, go to a junk yard and get them their

SR5 · 10-23-2008, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91FREERUNNER

What going on guys Im going to be picking up my 91 4runner as soon as my f-250 is sold Whats the largest size tire I can run with stock suspension. (I dont mind a little rubbing) I currently drive a 95 f250 4"lift on 35s 4:10s and i wanna put the yota on 33x12.50s maybe lockers lights and bumpers

33x10.50 no rub, and what i recomend
33x12.50 minor rub, to wide for our light trucks

33x12.50 no lift

91FREERUNNER · 10-23-2008, 09:48 AM

ok cool just wanted to be sure i read that correctly think im gunna go 12.50s and do some trimming =) Im in NY and have to get down to Virginia as soon as sell my f250 My aunt is giving me her 91 4runner 181k for free hence the name 91freerunner

10-16-2008, 09:33 AM	#52 (permalink)
wii_tarded Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 223	aaarrrrrgggghhhh! that's a lot of info. Geez. I have been trying to find moderate lifts for my runner, but it is also a dd, and what ever I use, I would need to be able to install it in a weekend. (with limited tools, no lift) add to the problem, the po dropped the front pass. side into a ditch and now the whole front corner doesn't line up. That worries me about doing a body lift. I have heard of using steel pipe cut to length to do a body lift, but I also know you get what you pay for. I am not looking to go extreme, just a little lift. HELP> __________________ '91 Runner, 31's, Flowmaster, ISR. What should be, and what is, are two different things! Live so the preacher doesn't have to lie at your funeral!

10-19-2008, 06:59 PM	#54 (permalink)
cbuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	Help Ok guys I need some help. I drive a completely stock 1995 4runner. I was wantin to upgrade the suspension a little. I dont need any kinda spectacular suspension. This is my daily driver so I was just wanting like 1" to 3" of lift. Any suggestions on the most economic way to get 1" to 3" of lift. Also... what is an adequate tire size? I have 31x10.5 right now.

10-19-2008, 08:47 PM	#55 (permalink)
SR5 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 615	1.5 inch ball joint spacers with land cruiser coils, with 33x10.50 tires __________________ 1995 SR5 V6 4Runner SR5 Profile

10-20-2008, 11:01 PM	#64 (permalink)
bullcrew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 165	Here it is with bj spacers, fj80 coils, and a 2"BL rear sway bar still connected. It flexed the top of the rock with it disconnected and still had more flex to go. BTW: looks like its going SAS soon! __________________ 94 4-runner Auto, 33x12.5x15 MT mtz, 5:29 gears, truetracs F/R, 2"BL! FJ80 coils with BJ spacers, panhard drop bracket, manual hubs & SAS is in the near future. Canfield Jedi DH/FR bike FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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10-20-2008, 12:07 PM	#56 (permalink)
cbuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	thanks. with the "option 3" you were talkin about, would i need to do anything to the leaf springs?

10-20-2008, 01:12 PM	#57 (permalink)
woodendude Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, On. Posts: 286	I've ordered this kit http://toyteclifts.com/index.php?pag...mart&Itemid=53 and am now looking at shocks, I'm thinking Bilsteins, with the 2" bj spacers which of these do I want, or what other shocks should I be looking at? Bilstein 5125 10" Shock Bilstein 5125 12" Shock

10-20-2008, 06:02 PM	#60 (permalink)
cbuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	so get the pro comp shocks instead of the old man emu shocks listed in the "option 3"? thanks for your help. im new to the whole scene.

10-20-2008, 06:15 PM	#62 (permalink)
woodendude Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, On. Posts: 286	And do you part #'s for front/rear 91 4Runner, 3.0

10-21-2008, 11:03 AM	#68 (permalink)
cbuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	So getting the bj spacers, the f80 coils, and the pro comp shocks.... there are three different options with the pro comp es9000 shocks: front w/0 in. lift/drop, front w/1 in. lift, front w/4 in. lift and same as for the rear. which model do i want? and for the f80 coils, does $320 sound about right? thanks

10-22-2008, 06:39 PM	#69 (permalink)
cbuck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 10	SR5...i need your help man.

10-22-2008, 08:33 PM	#71 (permalink)
91FREERUNNER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117	What going on guys Im going to be picking up my 91 4runner as soon as my f-250 is sold Whats the largest size tire I can run with stock suspension. (I dont mind a little rubbing) I currently drive a 95 f250 4"lift on 35s 4:10s and i wanna put the yota on 33x12.50s maybe lockers lights and bumpers

10-23-2008, 09:48 AM	#75 (permalink)
91FREERUNNER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117	ok cool just wanted to be sure i read that correctly think im gunna go 12.50s and do some trimming =) Im in NY and have to get down to Virginia as soon as sell my f250 My aunt is giving me her 91 4runner 181k for free hence the name 91freerunner

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