6" ifs lift?!

dayota · 04-18-2009, 05:28 PM

So i had this idea getting a 4" ifs lift and then do bj spacers for like 6" of lift. For the rear use the 3.5" blocks and 2" shackles. Where will problems arise here and what shock do you use cause the longest I could find was for a 4-5" lift, will these work or will you have to shim or what?Im going to run 33x12.5 but like the look of a lil more lift than needed, im doing this for the looks, mud and snow.
Your help is appreciated and yes I've spent countless number of hours researching all about lifting these trucks.

Thanks

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yoterr · 04-18-2009, 05:49 PM

orrrrrr you could just do a 4" with a 2" body, unless you dont like body lifts..

**waskillywabbit** · 04-18-2009, 05:50 PM

In your searching, did you find anyone who had done this?

Matt16 · 04-18-2009, 05:51 PM

Most people who want to lift that much want it simply for looks. Is that the case.

dayota · 04-18-2009, 06:01 PM

Yes i did find one guy that used bj spacers with it and the thread was old and the shocks used were not specified, also yes i want to clear the 33's and then some for yes as you mentioned looks. I dont crawl anything to speak of.

dayota · 04-18-2009, 06:03 PM

and yoterr I do dislike Bl's cause I have to change so much but maybe.

**waskillywabbit** · 04-18-2009, 06:06 PM

You don't need that much lift to run 33s. You can run 31s stock and then add a 2" body lift to run 33s since you are only doing it for looks.

The rest you want to add will just be fluff.

dayota · 04-18-2009, 06:09 PM

Ok i see. I do have 2" blocks that are the right size just sitting around. Do you think I could use those in the rear and then just BJ spacers in the front with maybe a little T Bar crank for 2" of lift? What shocks?

iamsuperbleeder · 04-18-2009, 06:10 PM

for a long while, I was planning on doing this setup, and maybe a 4" bracket lift to go with it

http://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota...936-rotbw.html

I've now settled on just installing the Rancho UCA's that I aquired in due time

**waskillywabbit** · 04-18-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayota

Ok i see. I do have 2" blocks that are the right size just sitting around. Do you think I could use those in the rear and then just BJ spacers in the front with maybe a little T Bar crank for 2" of lift? What shocks?

http://www.wabfab.org/products/IFSlifts/IFS.htm

4Crawler · 04-18-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayota

Ok i see. I do have 2" blocks that are the right size just sitting around. Do you think I could use those in the rear and then just BJ spacers in the front with maybe a little T Bar crank for 2" of lift? What shocks?

Some longer shock options listed below:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...cer.shtml#FAQ1

dayota · 04-18-2009, 06:17 PM

I may do my 2" lift idea it is much cheaper lol. BJ spacers on ebay are only like 60 shipped too so idk. Maybe this and a 2" body lift. I don't mean to stray off topic but are 2" body lifts realy that much easier and better than 3"?

ozziesironmanoffroad · 04-18-2009, 06:22 PM

id go with add a leaves dude, blocks SUCK

dayota · 04-18-2009, 06:26 PM

Is it just because blocks twist? seems it would ride better than an add a leaf. Maybe a 2" lift shackle is a better option?

4Crawler · 04-18-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayota

I don't mean to stray off topic but are 2" body lifts realy that much easier and better than 3"?

Some body lift installation information discussing 2" and 3" lifts:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...o.shtml#Taller

a4runnerfreak · 04-18-2009, 06:41 PM

A 2" is not as "involved" as a 3". Here's a good site that explains body lifts and what would need to be lengthened and stuff like that. http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

a4runnerfreak · 04-18-2009, 06:42 PM

Ya beat me to it, 4Crawler......lol.

ozziesironmanoffroad · 04-18-2009, 06:46 PM

blocks can and do cause leaf damage and axle wrap *edit* sorry

dayota · 04-18-2009, 06:51 PM

Hmmm. I see. Well it looks like I start over with ideas again haha. Im leaning toward 2" shackle lift and BJ spacers and possibly a mild BL but now you guys have me thinking again lol. Thanks so far though I appreciate it greatly.

dayota · 04-18-2009, 07:22 PM

Now im hearing about with BJ spacers how idler arms go out constantly and alignment is never right. Arghhh lol. Can someone convince me.

**waskillywabbit** · 04-18-2009, 07:53 PM

You are going to have to continue to do your own research and find a solution you trust...simple as that. None of them will be "pefect".

a4runnerfreak · 04-18-2009, 07:53 PM

I dunno where you read that statement, but lotsa folks on here run em with no alignment problems. If who ever is doing the alignment KNOWS what he's doing, there's usually no problems. There are a few write ups on here on how to do your own driveway alignment. And if your rig CAN'T be aligned, usually there's a another problem going on.

dayota · 04-18-2009, 08:07 PM

I mainly just read that idler arms poo out very often like 3 or 4 a year. I do believe ill just have to go with my gut and pick the best decison I can. Theres never only pros/

BigBluePile · 04-18-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dayota

I mainly just read that idler arms poo out very often like 3 or 4 a year. I do believe ill just have to go with my gut and pick the best decison I can. Theres never only pros/

You can always brace the idler arm if that's a concern.

dayota · 04-18-2009, 08:15 PM

Hmmm... Very true i guess it just goes along with the rule that you can never just buy one thing lol, something else always has to be changed. O well I knew what I was getting into, I cant wait for our vehicle lift to come soon! Thanks everyone

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04-18-2009, 06:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	id go with add a leaves dude, blocks SUCK __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread

04-18-2009, 06:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	Yes i did find one guy that used bj spacers with it and the thread was old and the shocks used were not specified, also yes i want to clear the 33's and then some for yes as you mentioned looks. I dont crawl anything to speak of.

04-18-2009, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	and yoterr I do dislike Bl's cause I have to change so much but maybe.

04-18-2009, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	Ok i see. I do have 2" blocks that are the right size just sitting around. Do you think I could use those in the rear and then just BJ spacers in the front with maybe a little T Bar crank for 2" of lift? What shocks?

04-18-2009, 06:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	I may do my 2" lift idea it is much cheaper lol. BJ spacers on ebay are only like 60 shipped too so idk. Maybe this and a 2" body lift. I don't mean to stray off topic but are 2" body lifts realy that much easier and better than 3"?

04-18-2009, 06:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	Is it just because blocks twist? seems it would ride better than an add a leaf. Maybe a 2" lift shackle is a better option?

04-18-2009, 06:46 PM	#18 (permalink)
ozziesironmanoffroad Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Spring Valley, CA Posts: 5,676	blocks can and do cause leaf damage and axle wrap edit sorry __________________ The 22r series engines are made from the fires of hell, and will fight tooth and nail to not be sent back. 1988 Toyota P/U 4x4 22re, 1200 miles on the rebuild engine builder .268 cam pioneer CD deck 31x10.50x15 BFG A/T BAJA 100W lights on prerunner bumper KC Daylighters 100W rancho rs5000 MUD IS A VALID PAINT JOB! If not living life to the fullest, why live it? my trucks official buildup thread Last edited by ozziesironmanoffroad; 04-18-2009 at 07:18 PM.

04-18-2009, 06:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	Hmmm. I see. Well it looks like I start over with ideas again haha. Im leaning toward 2" shackle lift and BJ spacers and possibly a mild BL but now you guys have me thinking again lol. Thanks so far though I appreciate it greatly.

04-18-2009, 07:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	Now im hearing about with BJ spacers how idler arms go out constantly and alignment is never right. Arghhh lol. Can someone convince me.

04-18-2009, 07:53 PM	#21 (permalink)
waskillywabbit Super Moderator-Sponsoring Member Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 14,543	You are going to have to continue to do your own research and find a solution you trust...simple as that. None of them will be "pefect". __________________ WabFab Off-Road, LLC MySpace Twitter Facebook 7th Annual South East 4Runner Jamboree, 2010 The toughest part of a Jeep is the chick driving it. WabFab Off-Road 4th Anniversary Sale

04-18-2009, 08:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	I mainly just read that idler arms poo out very often like 3 or 4 a year. I do believe ill just have to go with my gut and pick the best decison I can. Theres never only pros/

04-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#25 (permalink)
dayota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Central WI Posts: 102	Hmmm... Very true i guess it just goes along with the rule that you can never just buy one thing lol, something else always has to be changed. O well I knew what I was getting into, I cant wait for our vehicle lift to come soon! Thanks everyone

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