Couple Lift questions

yotaluver · 07-13-2009, 10:39 AM

Hey, i have a couple lift questions. First off from my research it looks like a 3" sup lift and stock gears should be good for 33s, is that right?

Next for the rear is blocks, shackles, or add a leafs better? I think add a leafs will make the ride stiff, i thought i heard something bad about shackle lifts, and I’m not sure i like the idea of my axel sitting on blocks... so which is best?

And also what brand is best, Hi-jacker, pro-comp, day star, rough country, or another?

Thanks for any help.

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**waskillywabbit** · 07-13-2009, 03:29 PM

Check out my website for options.

scuba · 07-13-2009, 10:02 PM

Yea wab has a lift that could do you well.

Seriously though theres tons of info if you take some time and read..

yotaluver · 07-16-2009, 06:50 AM

ok one more question. w/ a 3" lift should i get a diff drop? i understand it helps the drive line angles but isn't it good to have your diff higher off the ground away from rocks?

KVRunner · 07-17-2009, 07:20 PM

If you are really in the rocks alot, I would invest in some well built skidplating anyway.

yotaluver · 07-20-2009, 07:35 AM

wab, do your front lifts compress the coil spring?

yotaluver · 09-17-2009, 08:02 AM

so i got coil spacers and put um on... and i noticed when the truck was jacked up the wheel is actually being held up by the brake line, does this mean i need to get longer lines? i'm guessing thats what i need i'm just supprised it doesnt tell you in the lift instruction that you need um... seems kinda important.

yotaluver · 09-22-2009, 12:18 PM

ok another question, it said to get longer shocks, so i got SkyJacker Nitro 8000's, not with truck on flat ground they are almost the whole way in, like maybe could compress anothe 3" max... do i need to get shorter shocks? also i only got about 1 1/2" of lift in the rear so should i just maybe do 1" shims? would that help? one more thing. the springs are now flat, not bowed down... maybe thats how they have been... didn't really look before but shouldn't they be bowed down? maybe i need new springs but i didn't think a 98 would sag that much... any ideas would be great. Thanks

DMONEY · 09-22-2009, 01:25 PM

Pretty sure you're going to want to extend all your brake lines or you might find yourself unable to stop soon!

yotaluver · 09-22-2009, 04:43 PM

best place to get them? best brand?

yotaluver · 10-13-2009, 11:09 AM

ok 2 more questions. With the lift an the new rear shocks, the shocks are compresed to about 2-3" of the max, ie a load that made the truck squat 3" would compress the shocks all the way, should i get shorter shocks?

also the lift leaveled the truck, i kinda liked it with the rear a little higher, can i just add a 1 1/2" block? will that interfear with the parking brake cable? anyother ideas?
Thanks.

4Crawler · 10-13-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaluver

ok 2 more questions. With the lift an the new rear shocks, the shocks are compresed to about 2-3" of the max, ie a load that made the truck squat 3" would compress the shocks all the way, should i get shorter shocks?

Depends on whether the bump stops will hit before or after the shocks bottom out. If the shocks will bottom first, then yes, a shorter shock would be advised.

Quote:

also the lift leaveled the truck, i kinda liked it with the rear a little higher, can i just add a 1 1/2" block? will that interfear with the parking brake cable? anyother ideas?
Thanks.

Yes, that is an option:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...mTaperedBlocks

And you can extend the e-brake levers if needed:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...rakeExtensions

yotaluver · 10-13-2009, 12:19 PM

than will i need to addjust the cable after extending the lever?

4Crawler · 10-13-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yotaluver

than will i need to addjust the cable after extending the lever?

Maybe, maybe not. Depends on how close your adjustment is to the end of travel before you put them on.

yotaluver · 10-13-2009, 04:04 PM

ok, also i will need longer u bolts and an angled block to keep the drive shaft in line, right? i see that your prices very, how much would it be for what i need to lift it 1 1/2"? thanks for your help.

4Crawler · 10-13-2009, 05:10 PM

Likely no pinion angle correction needed unless it is currently off or you have swapped in a CV driveshaft in back (or are running a 2-piece/center bearing shaft):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...FixingProblems

Block options below:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shims.shtml#FAQ14
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...mTaperedBlocks

Price would depend on what width you wanted, 2" or a wider spring-wide block.

07-13-2009, 03:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-13-2009, 10:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
scuba Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, Or on the rocks Posts: 6,964	Yea wab has a lift that could do you well. Seriously though theres tons of info if you take some time and read.. __________________ No, I will not be your friend.

07-16-2009, 06:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	ok one more question. w/ a 3" lift should i get a diff drop? i understand it helps the drive line angles but isn't it good to have your diff higher off the ground away from rocks? __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

07-17-2009, 07:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
KVRunner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kirksville, MO Posts: 218	If you are really in the rocks alot, I would invest in some well built skidplating anyway. __________________ 1992 4Runner, 3.0 V6, 5 spd, 33X10.5 BFG MTs, Cragar Soft 8s, no lift

07-20-2009, 07:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	wab, do your front lifts compress the coil spring? __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

09-17-2009, 08:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	so i got coil spacers and put um on... and i noticed when the truck was jacked up the wheel is actually being held up by the brake line, does this mean i need to get longer lines? i'm guessing thats what i need i'm just supprised it doesnt tell you in the lift instruction that you need um... seems kinda important. __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

09-22-2009, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	ok another question, it said to get longer shocks, so i got SkyJacker Nitro 8000's, not with truck on flat ground they are almost the whole way in, like maybe could compress anothe 3" max... do i need to get shorter shocks? also i only got about 1 1/2" of lift in the rear so should i just maybe do 1" shims? would that help? one more thing. the springs are now flat, not bowed down... maybe thats how they have been... didn't really look before but shouldn't they be bowed down? maybe i need new springs but i didn't think a 98 would sag that much... any ideas would be great. Thanks __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

09-22-2009, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
DMONEY Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 24	Pretty sure you're going to want to extend all your brake lines or you might find yourself unable to stop soon!

09-22-2009, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	best place to get them? best brand? __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

10-13-2009, 11:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	ok 2 more questions. With the lift an the new rear shocks, the shocks are compresed to about 2-3" of the max, ie a load that made the truck squat 3" would compress the shocks all the way, should i get shorter shocks? also the lift leaveled the truck, i kinda liked it with the rear a little higher, can i just add a 1 1/2" block? will that interfear with the parking brake cable? anyother ideas? Thanks. __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

10-13-2009, 12:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	than will i need to addjust the cable after extending the lever? __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

10-13-2009, 04:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
yotaluver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 521	ok, also i will need longer u bolts and an angled block to keep the drive shaft in line, right? i see that your prices very, how much would it be for what i need to lift it 1 1/2"? thanks for your help. __________________ <>< 98 Taco 5" lift, ARB Bumper, 33's, Locker, XRC8 Winch, ect. 97 4Runner Limited, Locker, grill guard, clear corners. 4 SALE ~ Lots of Tacoma and 4Runner parts. http://www.yotatech.com/f109/1995-5-.../#post51291818 ~ FOR SALE Pics of my truck

10-13-2009, 05:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 8,421	Likely no pinion angle correction needed unless it is currently off or you have swapped in a CV driveshaft in back (or are running a 2-piece/center bearing shaft): - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...FixingProblems Block options below: - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Shims.shtml#FAQ14 - http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...mTaperedBlocks Price would depend on what width you wanted, 2" or a wider spring-wide block. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club

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