The Great Debate
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The Great Debate
What's up guys? Me again
I am still torn between getting a body lift or suspension lift.. I want to be able to clear for bigger tires, perform well off-road, and look good.
I am considering body lift because it's cheaper and does the job.
I am considering suspension lift because it would 1) look better than the body lift and 2) allow for better performance off road
I just want to go up to 33's and have a little flex. I know the stock suspension can flex but everyone I have talked to says body lifts are a complete waste of money. Suspension lifts are the better option, but for double, and in some cases, triple, the money.
What do you guys think?
1988 4Runner, 3VZ-E, Auto
I am still torn between getting a body lift or suspension lift.. I want to be able to clear for bigger tires, perform well off-road, and look good.
I am considering body lift because it's cheaper and does the job.
I am considering suspension lift because it would 1) look better than the body lift and 2) allow for better performance off road
I just want to go up to 33's and have a little flex. I know the stock suspension can flex but everyone I have talked to says body lifts are a complete waste of money. Suspension lifts are the better option, but for double, and in some cases, triple, the money.
What do you guys think?
1988 4Runner, 3VZ-E, Auto
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yes he is serious. how much lift do you want? you can do bj spacers and an aal to get 2 inches of lift suspension or go 2 inch body. or do both of those. i would NOT recommend a 3 inch body because it causes other issues like extending the gas filler and you shifters are super short. also do NOT get a bracket lift of any sorts. if you want 4 inches of lift get both of what i said earlier. its better, and costs WAY less. again, its all about how much lift you want. and what size tires you wanna clear.
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I know exactly what your talking about but if your going to do a lift do it right don't cut corners go suspension lift. Save money til you can afford it but don't go body lift.
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Body lift alone = doesn't perform any better than stock. Unless your doing a drivetrain lift, then you will have more clearance under the center of the truck than stock.
Bracket lift = doesn't perform any better then stock. Unless you don't use the bump stop extensions then you will get more travel then stock but is not good on CV's.
BJ Spacers and Spring lift = Better travel then stock therefore performs better then stock. AAL may or may not give you more travel or the lift you want/need in the back depending on how flat your springs are.
Bracket lift = doesn't perform any better then stock. Unless you don't use the bump stop extensions then you will get more travel then stock but is not good on CV's.
BJ Spacers and Spring lift = Better travel then stock therefore performs better then stock. AAL may or may not give you more travel or the lift you want/need in the back depending on how flat your springs are.
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well, from what i've seen, body lifts don't look too bad. haha. and that's the only thing keeping me from going suspension lift, is the fact that they cost $700+ for a good 3" lift
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get this
http://www.wabfab.org/IFS-Lift-Kits/...ypage.tpl.html
and this
http://www.wabfab.org/Body-Lifts/1-B...ypage.tpl.html
BAM 3 inches of lift for around $400. or just get the first link, that probably all you need for now.
Am i awesome or what? lol
http://www.wabfab.org/IFS-Lift-Kits/...ypage.tpl.html
and this
http://www.wabfab.org/Body-Lifts/1-B...ypage.tpl.html
BAM 3 inches of lift for around $400. or just get the first link, that probably all you need for now.
Am i awesome or what? lol
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BJ spacer/Diff drop = $130 gives you about 2-2.5"
2" lift springs in factory location = < $300 (OME Springs)
5" (1" lift shackles) + Degree Shims = $80
That's a 3" lift that's gonna give you more travel then a 4" bracket lift and costs less than $600.
IMO AAL's aren't worth it. 2" AAL might actually only give you 1" overall from factory due to sagging rear springs. And AAL's typically provide a harsher ride and don't flex as well as new springs will.
2" lift springs in factory location = < $300 (OME Springs)
5" (1" lift shackles) + Degree Shims = $80
That's a 3" lift that's gonna give you more travel then a 4" bracket lift and costs less than $600.
IMO AAL's aren't worth it. 2" AAL might actually only give you 1" overall from factory due to sagging rear springs. And AAL's typically provide a harsher ride and don't flex as well as new springs will.
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xtreme has a good idea too. Bit in my opinion you don't need a diff drop since you have manual hubs and they aren't always turning you cvs... Well I think you have manual hubs. Fill us in. Lol
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My 2 cents?
Due a 1"-1.5" body lift. If you find yourself needing a little more travel use low pro bumpstops;It keeps the ifs stock and stronger.If you feel the need to go higher couple that with bj spacers and uncrank torsion bars to stock or +.5" height. Good set of leafs out back and your set.
Due a 1"-1.5" body lift. If you find yourself needing a little more travel use low pro bumpstops;It keeps the ifs stock and stronger.If you feel the need to go higher couple that with bj spacers and uncrank torsion bars to stock or +.5" height. Good set of leafs out back and your set.
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Yeah, I have to get my motor running tip top before I start doing anything else I think, but to me, doing a 2 inch body lift and 2 inch drive train lift will get more clearance than doing a drop bracket and I think it may be either the same price or even a little cheaper or a lot cheaper depending on how your fab skills are.
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thanks for all your help guys. sebastianholmes, yes. i have manual hubs. lol. i think i'm just going to get all my other stuffs done and go for a suspension lift. they look better, get more clearance, more flex, and still allow me to run bigger tires.
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