new owner lift questions

ski4run · 04-08-2008, 10:30 AM

I was thinking about getting a minor lift on my 02 runner, nothing major just a little extra ground clearence, and was wondering what was a lift height that kept good handling on the highway and gave me some options for light off roading/back roads that are sometimes scetchy (currently living in rural area outside of St. Louis). also spend time in out of the way areas basically just a more capable suspension than stock even though these are exceptionally capable vehicles.

Also what is a good lift brand as far as durability (there are so many to choose from)

and does any body know of a good shop to get this done in the St. Louis Area?

Thank You for your time and information in advance!

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91RockRunner · 04-08-2008, 10:48 AM

Thats where it all starts... a "little lift"... next tires/wheels... then you'll want a bumper and next thing you know it you've straight axled it, locked F/R... the list goes on...

If youre wanting a slight light and nothing more other than looking nice, ProComp is usually a good choice for a lot of ppl. And sorry, Im in Oregon, we lift them ourselves

4Runner202020 · 04-08-2008, 10:51 AM

procomp doesn't make a lift for our year 4runner. o could look into a FRONT: OME (old man emu) 881's and REAR: OME 890'S and OME shocks all around. and for a place to buy this i really like toytec.com thats where i got all of my stuff. call them they are really great people and help a lot. and its not to bad to install yourself. and you'll save $600 too. lol

ski4run · 04-08-2008, 11:34 AM

thanks guys! yeah im afraid I dont know much about this stuff but it may be a good project to try and tackle on my own. the range rover that I owned before this had an Old Man Emu susp. (Replaced those stupid airbags) and it was the only thing that didn't break on that truck, so i will proboly look into that thanks again!

ski4run · 04-08-2008, 11:35 AM

oh and BTW 4runner202020 your rig is awesome I love those bumpers!

4Runner202020 · 04-08-2008, 11:47 AM

thanks man. i hope yours turns out the way you want. let me know if i can help at all...

4biker · 04-08-2008, 01:32 PM

If you get the OME 881/890 setup you'll need spacers up front as well. I am a big fan of the shorter setup - OME 881/906, which only gives about 1.75-2" of lift. The springs are very comfortable but really shine offroad. Check here for my lift pics. Also, there is a lot of talk about needing limiting straps for the front if you use OME shocks, as they droop too far and can ruin CV's. I don't know firsthand, but it's out there. These rigs are very capable out of the box, and I'm very confident taking mine off-road as it is now. as 4Runner202020 said, I also recommend toyteclifts.com - very easy to work with. Hey, I bought my 881's from 4Runner202020!

Good luck!

4Runner202020 · 04-08-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4biker

If you get the OME 881/890 setup you'll need spacers up front as well. I am a big fan of the shorter setup - OME 881/906, which only gives about 1.75-2" of lift. The springs are very comfortable but really shine offroad. Check here for my lift pics. Also, there is a lot of talk about needing limiting straps for the front if you use OME shocks, as they droop too far and can ruin CV's. I don't know firsthand, but it's out there. These rigs are very capable out of the box, and I'm very confident taking mine off-road as it is now. as 4Runner202020 said, I also recommend toyteclifts.com - very easy to work with. Hey, I bought my 881's from 4Runner202020!

Good luck!

yes you did. 100 miles on them!!! have the settled yet. how are they workin for ya.

4biker · 04-08-2008, 01:58 PM

Yeah, I think they've pretty much settled. I've put a couple thousand miles on them (an uncommon amount of driving), and they started out pretty stiff compared to how they feel now. If I could, I'd go with OME shocks right now (with droop limiters), but the tokico's are fine for this year. I've only done mild off-roading so far, but camping will be great this year - can't wait to get to the Uintahs.
Thanks

4Runner202020 · 04-08-2008, 02:02 PM

anytime man. i'm glad you enjoy them.

04-08-2008, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
4Runner202020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 593	procomp doesn't make a lift for our year 4runner. o could look into a FRONT: OME (old man emu) 881's and REAR: OME 890'S and OME shocks all around. and for a place to buy this i really like toytec.com thats where i got all of my stuff. call them they are really great people and help a lot. and its not to bad to install yourself. and you'll save $600 too. lol __________________ 96 4Runner, 4in lift (883's w/ top plate spacer, Land Cruiser's 8 coil) Pro Comp Xtreme AT 315/75/16's. rear e-locker *I UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE JEEP THING THATS WHY I HAVE A TOYOTA!!*

04-08-2008, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ski4run Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 35	thanks guys! yeah im afraid I dont know much about this stuff but it may be a good project to try and tackle on my own. the range rover that I owned before this had an Old Man Emu susp. (Replaced those stupid airbags) and it was the only thing that didn't break on that truck, so i will proboly look into that thanks again! __________________ 02 Stellar Blue Pearl 4runner SR5 sport 2003 Honda RUCKUS!!! freedomhammer.blogspot.com

04-08-2008, 11:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
ski4run Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 35	oh and BTW 4runner202020 your rig is awesome I love those bumpers! __________________ 02 Stellar Blue Pearl 4runner SR5 sport 2003 Honda RUCKUS!!! freedomhammer.blogspot.com

04-08-2008, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
4Runner202020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 593	thanks man. i hope yours turns out the way you want. let me know if i can help at all... __________________ 96 4Runner, 4in lift (883's w/ top plate spacer, Land Cruiser's 8 coil) Pro Comp Xtreme AT 315/75/16's. rear e-locker *I UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE JEEP THING THATS WHY I HAVE A TOYOTA!!*

04-08-2008, 01:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
4biker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 296	If you get the OME 881/890 setup you'll need spacers up front as well. I am a big fan of the shorter setup - OME 881/906, which only gives about 1.75-2" of lift. The springs are very comfortable but really shine offroad. Check here for my lift pics. Also, there is a lot of talk about needing limiting straps for the front if you use OME shocks, as they droop too far and can ruin CV's. I don't know firsthand, but it's out there. These rigs are very capable out of the box, and I'm very confident taking mine off-road as it is now. as 4Runner202020 said, I also recommend toyteclifts.com - very easy to work with. Hey, I bought my 881's from 4Runner202020! Good luck! __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd, E-locker, OME 881/N91SC + 906/N86C, 265/75/16 Yokohama Geolander AT+II's, 1000w inverter, dual batt setup, very custom cargo platform My Profile 1998 Rocky Mountain Element TO (Canada Red)

04-08-2008, 10:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
91RockRunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Corvallis, Ore Posts: 35	Thats where it all starts... a "little lift"... next tires/wheels... then you'll want a bumper and next thing you know it you've straight axled it, locked F/R... the list goes on... If youre wanting a slight light and nothing more other than looking nice, ProComp is usually a good choice for a lot of ppl. And sorry, Im in Oregon, we lift them ourselves

04-08-2008, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
4biker Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 296	Yeah, I think they've pretty much settled. I've put a couple thousand miles on them (an uncommon amount of driving), and they started out pretty stiff compared to how they feel now. If I could, I'd go with OME shocks right now (with droop limiters), but the tokico's are fine for this year. I've only done mild off-roading so far, but camping will be great this year - can't wait to get to the Uintahs. Thanks __________________ 1997 4Runner Ltd, E-locker, OME 881/N91SC + 906/N86C, 265/75/16 Yokohama Geolander AT+II's, 1000w inverter, dual batt setup, very custom cargo platform My Profile 1998 Rocky Mountain Element TO (Canada Red)

04-08-2008, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
4Runner202020 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 593	anytime man. i'm glad you enjoy them. __________________ 96 4Runner, 4in lift (883's w/ top plate spacer, Land Cruiser's 8 coil) Pro Comp Xtreme AT 315/75/16's. rear e-locker *I UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE JEEP THING THATS WHY I HAVE A TOYOTA!!*

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