3 inch suspension and a 1-2 inch body lift questions

BMWToyotaMan · 03-02-2007, 01:15 PM

I am planning to go with the toytec 3 inch ome lift kit with diff drop, also thinking of doing a 1-2 inch body lift. I think 285 75 16s would be a good size tire or 295 75 16s, am I overdoing it with a 2 inch body lift for that size tire? Im not sure if I am going to keep the stock 98 limited wheels or not on the runner.

Jeff

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KyleT · 03-02-2007, 01:26 PM

no, my 1" has some running issues with 295's 2" would prolly help alot more

ADH8796 · 03-02-2007, 01:30 PM

Andy is running about 3" suspension and 1" body and he doesn't rubb after just a little trimming if I understand correctly.

WFO · 03-02-2007, 01:51 PM

Heres the 99 on 325/60/18 Dick Cepeks. Its got a 3" Toytech lift and 2" RB body lift.

Tacoclimber · 03-02-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWToyotaMan

I am planning to go with the toytec 3 inch ome lift kit with diff drop, also thinking of doing a 1-2 inch body lift. I think 285 75 16s would be a good size tire or 295 75 16s, am I overdoing it with a 2 inch body lift for that size tire? Im not sure if I am going to keep the stock 98 limited wheels or not on the runner.

Jeff

A 3" Toytec plus a 2" 4Crawler body lift will more than clear 285's or 295's. The only issue you may come into contact with is the front tires rubbing on the upper a-arms. There are a few options. Sonoran Steel sells shaved a-arms, or you can go with a less backspaced rim. Search around, you'll see a lot of different things that guys have done.

KyleT · 03-02-2007, 02:23 PM

Take a look at steves lift kits as well. a little different than the toytec ome setup. and the 3" in hte front might pose some premature cv wear issues.

Jdizzydub · 03-02-2007, 02:25 PM

I've got a Daystar 2.5 OME set-up and my 285/75/16 Toyo Mt's rub a tiny bit at full crank and I have minor shaved arms and a little fender trimming too! I also have 33's on 18's that just totally drag on the upper arms so I was thinking 2in RB bl too. Good luck with your choice and post opicks I'd like to see what you came up with!

BMWToyotaMan · 03-02-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KyleT

Take a look at steves lift kits as well. a little different than the toytec ome setup. and the 3" in hte front might pose some premature cv wear issues.

Even with the diff drop?

KyleT · 03-02-2007, 03:58 PM

yes. I had 2 spacers on mine for a week (instead of 1), and the extra 1/2" was very noticeable and made the cv's unhappy.

BMWToyotaMan · 03-02-2007, 07:37 PM

Damn, I was under the impression that with the diff drop in front it would be perfectly fine.

Jeff

neliconcept · 03-02-2007, 07:41 PM

CVs isnt the only problem with 2 spacers, which im running right now, it gives you hardly any down travel because at full droop, the balljoints will lay themselves on the coils, could rip a boot off the BJ too. makes steering feel loose. and I even thought about putting a third set in but im not gonna bother.

BMWToyotaMan · 03-02-2007, 07:53 PM

Well I could leave out the top out spacer so it would only be 2.5 inch and then still do the diff drop.

Jeff

Los · 03-02-2007, 08:12 PM

what about just the 3" lift with diff drop? can you clear 33's w/ that?

d0ubledown · 03-02-2007, 08:15 PM

i had 285's on LC wheels w/ ~2.5" of susp lift. only had to trim parts of my Limited fender flares, and running board end caps when they were on. had no issues rubbing, except for full stuff in the back. if youre running the stockers, you may have rubbing issues. if you dont plan on buying new wheels, get a 1/4" spacer to clear your A arms. some have had issues with stockers on 285's...while others have not. i think Ric had 285's on stockers w/ spacers..might want to ask him about that setup. otherwise, id get 4.5" BS'd wheels, and not worry about it.

i then put on a 1.5" 4crawler BL...and of course still no rubbing in the front.

jdizzy: bodylifts will NOT help clear your tires off the control arms. either spacers, shallower backspacing on your wheels, or shaved/TC/AP/Camburg arms.

do the diff drop. its easy and cheap, plus it keeps your CV's in a happy working range.

BMWToyotaMan · 03-11-2007, 05:03 PM

Will I be able to keep the stock wheels or will I have rubbing problems with the upper a arms? Can 295s be run safely on a 16x7 wheel? I was thinking about keeping the stock wheels and running the wabfab spacers if necessary.

Jeff

86toyotakid · 03-11-2007, 05:48 PM

i have a the toytec 3" lift and a 2" rb body lift and 34x12.50's i hade to do a little triming but it doesnt rub now

BMWToyotaMan · 03-11-2007, 05:54 PM

My dilema is that I have very fresh tires on my wheels now, im not sure if I should get new rims/tires or just put new tires on the stock wheels.

If I could find some LC wheels for cheap I wouldnt mind doing that but I am on a budget.

Jeff

ROOFGOOF · 03-12-2007, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWToyotaMan

My dilema is that I have very fresh tires on my wheels now, im not sure if I should get new rims/tires or just put new tires on the stock wheels.

If I could find some LC wheels for cheap I wouldnt mind doing that but I am on a budget.

Jeff

Shop around..there seems to be deals out there. I got all of mine for $200.00 shipped (from california) to the east coast.

03-02-2007, 01:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
KyleT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 1,087	no, my 1" has some running issues with 295's 2" would prolly help alot more __________________ - Kyle Former Owner of - 1996 Sunfire Red Metallic 4Runner Limited updated 10/31/06 OEM/TRD Lift Kit #1 from Sonoran Steel with 1 Top-out spacer - Lexus GX470 rims - 295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Yukon 4.88's, E-Locked Rear, Waiting to blow up front diff #2

03-02-2007, 01:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
ADH8796 Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,073	Andy is running about 3" suspension and 1" body and he doesn't rubb after just a little trimming if I understand correctly. __________________ SOLDBlack '99 4Runner Highlander Edition SOLD '98 4Runner Limited Edition

03-02-2007, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
KyleT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 1,087	Take a look at steves lift kits as well. a little different than the toytec ome setup. and the 3" in hte front might pose some premature cv wear issues. __________________ - Kyle Former Owner of - 1996 Sunfire Red Metallic 4Runner Limited updated 10/31/06 OEM/TRD Lift Kit #1 from Sonoran Steel with 1 Top-out spacer - Lexus GX470 rims - 295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Yukon 4.88's, E-Locked Rear, Waiting to blow up front diff #2

03-02-2007, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jdizzydub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 558	I've got a Daystar 2.5 OME set-up and my 285/75/16 Toyo Mt's rub a tiny bit at full crank and I have minor shaved arms and a little fender trimming too! I also have 33's on 18's that just totally drag on the upper arms so I was thinking 2in RB bl too. Good luck with your choice and post opicks I'd like to see what you came up with! __________________ 97' 4RUNNER SR5 4x4 Lift:OME 881's OME Fronts w/ TOYTEC top out spacer, OME LC Rears 2in. 4crawler BL, SS Diff drop, Custom welded drop bar Performance:Yellow Top,Custom Dual Vortex Exhaust, Magnaflow Hi-flo CAT, K&N FIPK, Diff Breather Mod Wheels & Tires:315 16x9's on MOTO METALS Lights:Silver Reverse Glow Gauges, Hella 500's Armor:Trailgear Sliders, Taco ARB "Sounds stupid. . .sign me up!"

03-02-2007, 03:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
KyleT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 1,087	yes. I had 2 spacers on mine for a week (instead of 1), and the extra 1/2" was very noticeable and made the cv's unhappy. __________________ - Kyle Former Owner of - 1996 Sunfire Red Metallic 4Runner Limited updated 10/31/06 OEM/TRD Lift Kit #1 from Sonoran Steel with 1 Top-out spacer - Lexus GX470 rims - 295/70r17 Nitto Terra Grapplers Yukon 4.88's, E-Locked Rear, Waiting to blow up front diff #2

03-02-2007, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
WFO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 497	Heres the 99 on 325/60/18 Dick Cepeks. Its got a 3" Toytech lift and 2" RB body lift.

03-02-2007, 07:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
BMWToyotaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 147	Damn, I was under the impression that with the diff drop in front it would be perfectly fine. Jeff __________________ 98 Toyota 4runner Limited Stupid Celebrities Gossip ISR Mod Deckplate Mod Budbuilt Skid Hella 500s Toytec 3 in suspension. 3 in body lift. 33 in Nitto Terra Grappliers

03-02-2007, 07:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
neliconcept Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 0	CVs isnt the only problem with 2 spacers, which im running right now, it gives you hardly any down travel because at full droop, the balljoints will lay themselves on the coils, could rip a boot off the BJ too. makes steering feel loose. and I even thought about putting a third set in but im not gonna bother.

03-02-2007, 07:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
BMWToyotaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 147	Well I could leave out the top out spacer so it would only be 2.5 inch and then still do the diff drop. Jeff __________________ 98 Toyota 4runner Limited Stupid Celebrities Gossip ISR Mod Deckplate Mod Budbuilt Skid Hella 500s Toytec 3 in suspension. 3 in body lift. 33 in Nitto Terra Grappliers

03-02-2007, 08:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Los Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colo Springs, CO Posts: 134	what about just the 3" lift with diff drop? can you clear 33's w/ that? __________________ 01 Tacoma doublecab trd

03-02-2007, 08:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,432	i had 285's on LC wheels w/ ~2.5" of susp lift. only had to trim parts of my Limited fender flares, and running board end caps when they were on. had no issues rubbing, except for full stuff in the back. if youre running the stockers, you may have rubbing issues. if you dont plan on buying new wheels, get a 1/4" spacer to clear your A arms. some have had issues with stockers on 285's...while others have not. i think Ric had 285's on stockers w/ spacers..might want to ask him about that setup. otherwise, id get 4.5" BS'd wheels, and not worry about it. i then put on a 1.5" 4crawler BL...and of course still no rubbing in the front. jdizzy: bodylifts will NOT help clear your tires off the control arms. either spacers, shallower backspacing on your wheels, or shaved/TC/AP/Camburg arms. do the diff drop. its easy and cheap, plus it keeps your CV's in a happy working range. __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

03-11-2007, 05:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
BMWToyotaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 147	Will I be able to keep the stock wheels or will I have rubbing problems with the upper a arms? Can 295s be run safely on a 16x7 wheel? I was thinking about keeping the stock wheels and running the wabfab spacers if necessary. Jeff __________________ 98 Toyota 4runner Limited Stupid Celebrities Gossip ISR Mod Deckplate Mod Budbuilt Skid Hella 500s Toytec 3 in suspension. 3 in body lift. 33 in Nitto Terra Grappliers

03-11-2007, 05:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
86toyotakid Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: stratham, NH Posts: 124	i have a the toytec 3" lift and a 2" rb body lift and 34x12.50's i hade to do a little triming but it doesnt rub now __________________ 98 sr5 4runner 4cyl 5pd, 3" toytec lift, 2" Rodger Brown body lift, 34x12.5" trXus's, cragar wheels, custom HD front skidplate, 2.5" magnaflow cat back Hurlbert toyota www.hurlberttoyota.com

03-11-2007, 05:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
BMWToyotaMan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 147	My dilema is that I have very fresh tires on my wheels now, im not sure if I should get new rims/tires or just put new tires on the stock wheels. If I could find some LC wheels for cheap I wouldnt mind doing that but I am on a budget. Jeff __________________ 98 Toyota 4runner Limited Stupid Celebrities Gossip ISR Mod Deckplate Mod Budbuilt Skid Hella 500s Toytec 3 in suspension. 3 in body lift. 33 in Nitto Terra Grappliers

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