Aywilkerson

So I now have a locker and new tires. Im looking to add in a front locker and get just a lil more lift. Still keeping the IFS so I want to be just a lil above stock so the front locker wnt cause to many problems. So what do you think about what kind of lifts? Long travel? no body lifts! Its on a 95 4runner. Thanks everyone

Junkers88

Ball joint spacers for the front. If you have time to do a search on them you'll find tons of info.

Aywilkerson

thanks I dont know much about it so Ill have to learn whats its all about. how much lift does it give, and what about flex?

Junkers88

I bought an installed 1 1/2" ball joint spacers on the front of my 86. I gave a true 1 1/2" lift and the ride is just as smooth as ever. I had to get it aligned but that was a no brainer since it needed to be done anyway after my last wheeling trip. With the low profile bump stops I installed I ended up with about 2 more inches of travel both up and down (I think) but I haven't had a chance to get it on a lift or take it out and flex it to be sure.

In my opinion doing a BJ spacer lift in the front is the best way to get minimal lift on an ifs rig for the money. That and it takes only a couple of hours in the driveway to install.

abecedarian

ball joint spacers will add about 1.5" to the travel in the front suspension. they won't necessarily add lift, unless you choose to use that extra travel for lift.
the theoretical downside to BJ spacers is that they push the steering knuckle and lower control arm downward (in order to accomplish lift) and that can negatively affect the outer CV joints unless you shim the droop stops in order to keep the wheel from drooping much lower than stock (which negates the lift effect). they can also make wheel alignments difficult for a facility to perform. On the other hand, there are people who are running BJ spacers without issues, and have been doing so for years.
if cost is no issue, a long travel setup is likely a better option, but even then things can and will break.
if you're looking for a subtle lift without requiring fender flares and dealing with front wheels that are 6" wider (farther apart) than the rear wheels, BJ spacers are likely the best option.

Aywilkerson

I been doing some reading on the OME lifts for my year but there are s many different parts and to get. I would like to take the sag out of the rear and gain just some more ground clearance. i have seen a 2 half inch lift from them. Still looking to get the front locked so no major lifts.

Junkers88

Partner if you are IFS then the best thing you can do is a BJ spacer in the front and some coiled helpers in the rear. Really. I don't know what year rig you have but I lifted my 86 for less than 250$ front and rear to the tune of 3" in the back and 1.5" in the front to level it. I also gained a hell of a lot of load capacity in the rear with the coils.

Aywilkerson

its a 95 and the big prblem I have is dragging that damn gas tank everywhere I go. or the cross member right under my seat.

abecedarian

hmm...
maybe a body lift and a drivetrain lift?
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...ft/index.shtml

Aywilkerson

man that drive train lift seems to be the way to go, I think the ball joint spacers are a good a nd cheep lift... now for the rear!

crawyota

I got a 95 also , i took the sag out of the rear with a set rear coil springs from a FJ80 l/c , they took the sag right out