Lifted 2004 SR5 V6 Limited

willymoe · 10-25-2003, 08:21 PM

We lifted this runner with the REV-TEK 3" kit. It is sitting on LT285/70R17 Toyo Open Country AT. This tire is actually taller than the 33x12.50R17, however it is a little narrower.

calrockx · 10-25-2003, 08:29 PM

now that look awesome.

lose the running boards, and it'll look awesomer.

willymoe · 10-25-2003, 08:30 PM

Here is another shot!

Hannerhan · 10-25-2003, 08:39 PM

Have you guys experienced any rubbing with the 285's?

Vato Loco · 10-25-2003, 09:14 PM

Looks good! How much did that kit run you?

timber725 · 10-25-2003, 10:37 PM

Do the 285s rub? Why you go with Toyo? Do you have any better pictures?

momo.75 · 10-26-2003, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by willymoe
We lifted this runner with the REV-TEK 3" kit. It is sitting on LT285/70R17 Toyo Open Country AT. This tire is actually taller than the 33x12.50R17, however it is a little narrower.

I take it that the Xreas system was done away with on the Limited.

EDGE · 10-26-2003, 12:33 AM

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Originally posted by momo.75
I take it that the Xreas system was done away with on the Limited.

X-Reas is an option on the Limiteds, standard on the Sports

Sweet looking

BigJohn · 10-26-2003, 01:14 AM

Ok

cervesa33 · 10-26-2003, 04:47 AM

willymoe,

Is this your 4Runner? I am not familiar with the Revtech kit. Is it a block spacer or new coils?
I would love to see a pic from the front to the new ground clearance. By the way what are the new measurements?

Thanks

Jonathan · 10-26-2003, 05:32 AM

It looks pretty good, but I would have gone with a different tire. A more agressive tread would have really brought out the lift. Oh well to each their own. Other than that the 4th Gen looks really cool lifted.

cervesa33 · 10-26-2003, 05:55 AM

Does anyone here know why Toyota decided to drop the front end clearance from 11.8" to 9.8"? They lead the class for nearly 20 years in the clearance department and now they decide to lower it. They totally rebuilt the 4Runner from the ground up and it has more now than ever, minus the ground clearance. So we who own the 4th generation need to go out and spend money and time to get a lift just to have the stance like our brothers.

What were the engineers at Toyota thinking?

Just a gripe that I needed to vent about.

Vato Loco · 10-26-2003, 07:57 AM

So how much ground clearance do you have now?

jharris2 · 10-26-2003, 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by cervesa33
What were the engineers at Toyota thinking?

I believe it was to lower the center of gravity to reduce rollover problems -- and their liability. There was a report on the TV news recently that showed video of tests on 2002 and 2003 models ... the 2003 is much less likely to roll over.

02Runner · 10-26-2003, 08:38 AM

That looks great.

Xreas is haunting me! :cry: But I'm still hopeful and investigating the possibilities!

Doug M.

fourunnabilly · 10-26-2003, 02:09 PM

Willymoe-

Where did you guys order the RevTek kit from? I am planning on ordering one tomorrow from Wheeler's Off-Road in Oregon. He has it listed @ $419 and with no tax in OR, I figure that is a pretty good deal. Any info would be great. Thanks for posting the pics and info. Late.

Billy

willymoe · 10-26-2003, 05:49 PM

Billy, I work in a shop that installs lifts and does undercar work. We get the lifts from REV-TEK direct. I started trying to get one for my runner in Jan of this year. I have talked with the owner several times in the past on technical and sales issues. I have known Gary Wheeler from Wheelers Off Road for many years. His price on the lift is excellent. This kit also includes rear foam filled shocks and brake line extender as well as the spacers. Wheelers price on the lift is very little over dealers cost. I know my company pays the same price as he does and we are over a billion dollars a year in sales. By the way REV-TEK got into business by building under water exploration equipment.

Sac State · 10-27-2003, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jharris2
I believe it was to lower the center of gravity to reduce rollover problems -- and their liability. There was a report on the TV news recently that showed video of tests on 2002 and 2003 models ... the 2003 is much less likely to roll over.

Precisely, I am sure Toyota noticed all of the Ford Exploders that were rolling over, Firestone tires, etc. So they lowered the new Runner to lower their liability in case of an accident. The older Runners were built for the world market, the new Runner is basically built for the British Empire market and as such are tailored specifically for our market.

For those people who are lifting their new Runners, good luck on having your factory warranty cover any large repair bill. You lift, you waive rights in your factory warranty. I want a 2" lift with my XREAS when the factory warranty runs out. I'll wait until the market catches up with XREAS.

X-AWDriver · 10-27-2003, 07:02 AM

Actually the current 4Runner is built for the general world since how many actually see enough off road to justify keeping it the same stance as the previous gens plus I'm sure the rollover factor is lessened for dumbass drivers.

The reality is that the SUV market caters to the majority and that's why at the moment there are soooo many "barely off roadable" SUVs and ,ore and more people are reducing their actual off road SUVs into glorified station wagons,hence all the goofballs putting 20+ inch wheels on H2s,Cherokees and even 4Runners which IMO is just silly.

I just saw a Tacoma 4WD wih 18s on it and it looked rediculous.
:pat:

momo.75 · 10-27-2003, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by X-AWDriver
Actually the current 4Runner is built for the general world since how many actually see enough off road to justify keeping it the same stance as the previous gens plus I'm sure the rollover factor is lessened for dumbass drivers.

The reality is that the SUV market caters to the majority and that's why at the moment there are soooo many "barely off roadable" SUVs and ,ore and more people are reducing their actual off road SUVs into glorified station wagons,hence all the goofballs putting 20+ inch wheels on H2s,Cherokees and even 4Runners which IMO is just silly.

I just saw a Tacoma 4WD wih 18s on it and it looked rediculous.
:pat:

IMO people need to be a little more open minded. I have 18's on mine and think it looks really good and rides really good. It is no different than you putting clear corners on your truck. It is just a form of personalization that everybody does.....But then again, you know what they say about opinions......

10-25-2003, 08:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
willymoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 43	Lifted 2004 SR5 V6 Limited We lifted this runner with the REV-TEK 3" kit. It is sitting on LT285/70R17 Toyo Open Country AT. This tire is actually taller than the 33x12.50R17, however it is a little narrower. Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2003, 08:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
calrockx Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Santa Clarita, California Posts: 4,746	now that look awesome. lose the running boards, and it'll look awesomer. __________________ [2002 4Runner 4WD]

10-25-2003, 08:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
willymoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 43	Here is another shot! Attached Thumbnails

10-25-2003, 08:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hannerhan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 182	Have you guys experienced any rubbing with the 285's? __________________ 2003 SR5 V6 4WD. Dark blue. Demello square sliders. Used to be waiting on lift options, now just procrastinating. Also I own a 2006 White 2wd (ugh) Sequoia (wife's truck).

10-25-2003, 09:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	Looks good! How much did that kit run you? __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

10-25-2003, 10:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
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10-26-2003, 01:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
BigJohn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 268	Ok __________________ 2002 4runner - Mods - Dynomax exhaust, Airbox/amsoil. Piaa Extreme White 2 inch driving lights, Nokian Vativas, mickey thompson wheels Last edited by BigJohn; 10-26-2003 at 01:15 AM.

10-26-2003, 04:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
cervesa33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Naptown, Maryland Posts: 36	AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! willymoe, Is this your 4Runner? I am not familiar with the Revtech kit. Is it a block spacer or new coils? I would love to see a pic from the front to the new ground clearance. By the way what are the new measurements? Thanks __________________ 2003 SR5 4x4 V6 17" Wheels Exhaust Mod

10-26-2003, 05:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jonathan Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 1,745	It looks pretty good, but I would have gone with a different tire. A more agressive tread would have really brought out the lift. Oh well to each their own. Other than that the 4th Gen looks really cool lifted. __________________ 1996 Black 4Runner V6 5 speed 4X4\| Retrofitted E-Locker\| SAW's\| LC coils and Doetschtech shocks\| ATS arms \| 285 Goodyear MTR's\|TJM T-15 With Warn M8000\|Retrofitted Toyota Hood Scoop\| Stubbs Sliders\|Bushwacker Extend-A-Fender Flares\| Extended rear diff breather\| Uniden 510XL CB w/ 4 Ft. Firestik II Antenna\|Dynomax Super Turbo Muffler\|Black headlights and corners\| More to come... 2007 VW GTI 6 Speed

10-26-2003, 05:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
cervesa33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Naptown, Maryland Posts: 36	Curious Does anyone here know why Toyota decided to drop the front end clearance from 11.8" to 9.8"? They lead the class for nearly 20 years in the clearance department and now they decide to lower it. They totally rebuilt the 4Runner from the ground up and it has more now than ever, minus the ground clearance. So we who own the 4th generation need to go out and spend money and time to get a lift just to have the stance like our brothers. What were the engineers at Toyota thinking? Just a gripe that I needed to vent about. __________________ 2003 SR5 4x4 V6 17" Wheels Exhaust Mod

10-26-2003, 07:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Vato Loco Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,483	So how much ground clearance do you have now? __________________ 2005 Toyota Tacoma Access-Cab 4x4 w/ TRD Off-Road Package 33" Goodyear MTR's 3" Toytec Lift Clear Headlights Quick Pic of the Taco My Old Toyota 4Runner Limited, Check It Out!

10-26-2003, 08:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
02Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SW Fla Posts: 758	That looks great. Xreas is haunting me! :cry: But I'm still hopeful and investigating the possibilities! Doug M. __________________ 2003 Runner SE / Cruisers 1971,1980,1997(40th) & 2005

10-26-2003, 02:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
fourunnabilly Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Last stop on the westcoast line Posts: 738	Willymoe- Where did you guys order the RevTek kit from? I am planning on ordering one tomorrow from Wheeler's Off-Road in Oregon. He has it listed @ $419 and with no tax in OR, I figure that is a pretty good deal. Any info would be great. Thanks for posting the pics and info. Late. Billy

10-26-2003, 05:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
willymoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 43	Billy, I work in a shop that installs lifts and does undercar work. We get the lifts from REV-TEK direct. I started trying to get one for my runner in Jan of this year. I have talked with the owner several times in the past on technical and sales issues. I have known Gary Wheeler from Wheelers Off Road for many years. His price on the lift is excellent. This kit also includes rear foam filled shocks and brake line extender as well as the spacers. Wheelers price on the lift is very little over dealers cost. I know my company pays the same price as he does and we are over a billion dollars a year in sales. By the way REV-TEK got into business by building under water exploration equipment.

10-27-2003, 07:02 AM	#19 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 9,657	Actually the current 4Runner is built for the general world since how many actually see enough off road to justify keeping it the same stance as the previous gens plus I'm sure the rollover factor is lessened for dumbass drivers. The reality is that the SUV market caters to the majority and that's why at the moment there are soooo many "barely off roadable" SUVs and ,ore and more people are reducing their actual off road SUVs into glorified station wagons,hence all the goofballs putting 20+ inch wheels on H2s,Cherokees and even 4Runners which IMO is just silly. I just saw a Tacoma 4WD wih 18s on it and it looked rediculous. :pat: __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub