cheap ok lift

MellamoPOUND · 11-16-2003, 07:56 PM

hey, my friend has a 1998 2wd 4runner and he wants to fit 32's on. I am pretty sure that you cant fit them at stock height, so he will need a cheap but ok lift. I have done some research and these are the options I have come up with. He could get 1 or 2'' roger brown body lift, cornfed spacers, or revtek spacers. Even though all he off-roads in is mud, he wants to retain or get better flex. Don't tell me to use the flashing search button, because I already have, and all I am just looking for some opinions on what he should get. Also, here is a pict of his 2runner. Thanks!

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**4x4Fink** · 11-16-2003, 08:00 PM

I know I can fit 32's stock on my '95 but I'm not sure about a 3rd gen...I would go with either a 1 or 2" Roger Brown BL but if he goes with a 2 or maybe even a one...32's are going to look kinda small under there.

What do all you 3rd genners reccommend?

Fink

884runner · 11-16-2003, 08:03 PM

he could just crank his torsion bars and then get some spacers for the rear. that's all i did but i used add a leafs b/c i have a first gen. by the way. you friends got some balls to be takin a 2wd runner through some stuff like that. Looks like he likes to play in the mud and if i were him i'd just trade it in and save up a lil and get a 4wd toyota of some sort. Just had a thought. The 2wd clearence might need a lil more than what i did to fit them. Sorry if i didn't help much.

Albuquerque Jim · 11-16-2003, 08:06 PM

By saying 32's you mean 265x75 16's they will fit with no lift, no rubbing. I ran them for a year.

data · 11-16-2003, 08:09 PM

265-75-16's will fit with no lift. In order to fit 33's you will need a full 2" of lift. You will probalby have to do some fender pounding also.

MellamoPOUND · 11-16-2003, 08:20 PM

cool, thanks for you help! I talked to him, and he said maybe he will just go with the 33's which would really look cool. Body lift sounds kinda difficult for us, but I know how to work with springs and struts, so maybe we should go with coil spacers. THanks again!

Albuquerque Jim · 11-16-2003, 08:25 PM

I have been running the front daystar 2.5" spacer for about 10k miles, no problems (I got about 2" of lift) you can get the front and rear for about $250 Wheelers

CTB · 11-16-2003, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 884runner
he could just crank his torsion bars and then get some spacers for the rear.

He has a 3rd Gen...no torsion bars up front.

keisur · 11-16-2003, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MellamoPOUND
cool, thanks for you help! I talked to him, and he said maybe he will just go with the 33's which would really look cool. Body lift sounds kinda difficult for us, but I know how to work with springs and struts, so maybe we should go with coil spacers. THanks again!

Brian, WaskillyWabit has a write-up on his website for the body lift. it's not that difficult.

loosehead · 11-17-2003, 11:29 AM

Another option is to switch out the stock 2wd coils for somebody's (used, check the for sale section) stock 4wd coils. This will firm up the ride a tiny bit and should give about one inch of lift. I know at least one other member here did this in combiniation with spacers and can fit 33's on his 2wd. I think his user name is Nolan.

Edit: Here's Nolan's thread about lifting his 2wd.

keisur · 11-17-2003, 12:06 PM

I have my old stock springs if you need them.

MellamoPOUND · 11-17-2003, 01:19 PM

hey, that would be awesome! How much do you want for them? Thanks a lot!

keisur · 11-17-2003, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MellamoPOUND
hey, that would be awesome! How much do you want for them? Thanks a lot!

Well, they only have about 5-10k miles on them. They are the replacement ones that toyota slapped on for the rear suspension recall. I'm not sure if they are softer but maybe somebody can chime in a clear that up. if they are the springs you want then PM me and we can work somthing cheap out.

wynn · 11-17-2003, 06:21 PM

Not to highjack your thread but would this be a possibility for the rear coils only?
I ask this because I swear that my 99 2wd sags in the rear. It might not be as bad as the 2nd gen sag (hoping to cure this soon) but I swear it sags.
Granted, I tow a small alluminum fishing boat on occasion and have put some suitcases in the back before also. But I swear, dead empty wish a dry gas tank it has the sag.
So, could i just change the rear coils w/ somebody's 4wd rear coils (no adverse affects)?

keisur · 11-17-2003, 07:23 PM

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Originally posted by wynn

So, could i just change the rear coils w/ somebody's 4wd rear coils (no adverse affects)?

If "me llamo pound" doesn't want mine you can buy them.

MellamoPOUND · 11-17-2003, 07:29 PM

hey, i think i PMed you about them. Did I?

keisur · 11-17-2003, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MellamoPOUND
hey, i think i PMed you about them. Did I?

Just got it. I just sent an email. thanks dude.

keisur · 11-18-2003, 12:05 PM

anybody know if this guy replaces the springs with the 4x4 springs, does he need to replace both front and rear and use spacers or does he just need the rear springs from a 4x4 and spacers for both front and rear? Reason is that I have both front and back I can sell and he's asked me if he needs both, and of course I've never investigate this course of action so I can't say for sure.

Thanks.

11-16-2003, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	I know I can fit 32's stock on my '95 but I'm not sure about a 3rd gen...I would go with either a 1 or 2" Roger Brown BL but if he goes with a 2 or maybe even a one...32's are going to look kinda small under there. What do all you 3rd genners reccommend? Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

11-16-2003, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	By saying 32's you mean 265x75 16's they will fit with no lift, no rubbing. I ran them for a year. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

11-16-2003, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
data Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,915	265-75-16's will fit with no lift. In order to fit 33's you will need a full 2" of lift. You will probalby have to do some fender pounding also. __________________ 98 Limited 4x4, Rockstomper skid, Rockware Front bumper, Warn HS9500i, 1" RB BL, Tundra coils front & OME HD rear, Nuke quick discos, diff drop'd, 305/70/16 Baja Claws, Electric Locker, couple of battle scars, but nothing major :)

11-16-2003, 08:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
MellamoPOUND Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 568	. cool, thanks for you help! I talked to him, and he said maybe he will just go with the 33's which would really look cool. Body lift sounds kinda difficult for us, but I know how to work with springs and struts, so maybe we should go with coil spacers. THanks again! __________________ Larry '97 4runner limited 4x4 w/ Rear Locker Tcase skid - Frankenstein Front End Suspension - OME Rear Suspension - Lars Discos - ARB Taco Bumper - Stubbs Standard Sliders - Cobra 18 WXSTII Cb w/ 4' Firestick II Antenna - 285/75/16 MT/Rs on 16x8 Rockcrawler 97 series wheels - 1" Roger Brown body lift - Bud Built Front Skidplate and more Project Beast II Webpage Denver Univeristy Off-Road Club

11-16-2003, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	I have been running the front daystar 2.5" spacer for about 10k miles, no problems (I got about 2" of lift) you can get the front and rear for about $250 Wheelers __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

11-16-2003, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
884runner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lilburn, Georgia Posts: 374	he could just crank his torsion bars and then get some spacers for the rear. that's all i did but i used add a leafs b/c i have a first gen. by the way. you friends got some balls to be takin a 2wd runner through some stuff like that. Looks like he likes to play in the mud and if i were him i'd just trade it in and save up a lil and get a 4wd toyota of some sort. Just had a thought. The 2wd clearence might need a lil more than what i did to fit them. Sorry if i didn't help much.

11-17-2003, 11:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
loosehead Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 1,107	Another option is to switch out the stock 2wd coils for somebody's (used, check the for sale section) stock 4wd coils. This will firm up the ride a tiny bit and should give about one inch of lift. I know at least one other member here did this in combiniation with spacers and can fit 33's on his 2wd. I think his user name is Nolan. Edit: Here's Nolan's thread about lifting his 2wd. __________________ Jayson 1998 4Runner SR5 4WD V-6, auto, E-locker Last edited by loosehead; 11-17-2003 at 11:32 AM.

11-17-2003, 12:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
keisur Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,376	I have my old stock springs if you need them. __________________ Front: 4.88's w/ ARB Locker Rear: 4.88's w/ ARB Locker Lift: Suspension - F: Sway-A-Way Coilovers; R: OME Coils/Shocks Body - 2" HDPE Pucks w/ higher strength bolts Recovery: TJM T15 Bull Bumper w/ Warn M8000 Winch Lighting: Lightforce Striker 170's Multimedia: Kenwood DNX5120 DVD/GPS/USB/iPod/SAT Sound: Focal 165A1 Component Front w/ Focal 130CA1 Rear Infiniti Kappa Perfect 10.1 Sub 500W RMS amp for fronts and rears; 500W RMS amp for sub Power: Optima Blue Top 1400 Watt Power Inverter

11-17-2003, 01:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
MellamoPOUND Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 568	. hey, that would be awesome! How much do you want for them? Thanks a lot! __________________ Larry '97 4runner limited 4x4 w/ Rear Locker Tcase skid - Frankenstein Front End Suspension - OME Rear Suspension - Lars Discos - ARB Taco Bumper - Stubbs Standard Sliders - Cobra 18 WXSTII Cb w/ 4' Firestick II Antenna - 285/75/16 MT/Rs on 16x8 Rockcrawler 97 series wheels - 1" Roger Brown body lift - Bud Built Front Skidplate and more Project Beast II Webpage Denver Univeristy Off-Road Club

11-17-2003, 06:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
wynn Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 100	? about this... Not to highjack your thread but would this be a possibility for the rear coils only? I ask this because I swear that my 99 2wd sags in the rear. It might not be as bad as the 2nd gen sag (hoping to cure this soon) but I swear it sags. Granted, I tow a small alluminum fishing boat on occasion and have put some suitcases in the back before also. But I swear, dead empty wish a dry gas tank it has the sag. So, could i just change the rear coils w/ somebody's 4wd rear coils (no adverse affects)? __________________ 1994 4runner SR5 4X4 V6 K&N DROP-IN, Warn hubs 1995 4runner- Bumpers, Warn winch, sliders, 33s, MT II wheels, Rancho 9000s, SAW t bars, Rockstomper brace, Aisin hubs, Rockstomper disconnects, Panhard, Downey 1.5 HDs, Daystar 1.25 spacers, Detoit EZ front, Detroit soft rear, 1" RB body lift, FAL fan 1999 4runner Limited 2wd- two kids carseats (the best mods ever)

11-17-2003, 07:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
MellamoPOUND Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New Orleans Posts: 568	. hey, i think i PMed you about them. Did I? __________________ Larry '97 4runner limited 4x4 w/ Rear Locker Tcase skid - Frankenstein Front End Suspension - OME Rear Suspension - Lars Discos - ARB Taco Bumper - Stubbs Standard Sliders - Cobra 18 WXSTII Cb w/ 4' Firestick II Antenna - 285/75/16 MT/Rs on 16x8 Rockcrawler 97 series wheels - 1" Roger Brown body lift - Bud Built Front Skidplate and more Project Beast II Webpage Denver Univeristy Off-Road Club

11-18-2003, 12:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
keisur Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 5,376	anybody know if this guy replaces the springs with the 4x4 springs, does he need to replace both front and rear and use spacers or does he just need the rear springs from a 4x4 and spacers for both front and rear? Reason is that I have both front and back I can sell and he's asked me if he needs both, and of course I've never investigate this course of action so I can't say for sure. Thanks. __________________ Front: 4.88's w/ ARB Locker Rear: 4.88's w/ ARB Locker Lift: Suspension - F: Sway-A-Way Coilovers; R: OME Coils/Shocks Body - 2" HDPE Pucks w/ higher strength bolts Recovery: TJM T15 Bull Bumper w/ Warn M8000 Winch Lighting: Lightforce Striker 170's Multimedia: Kenwood DNX5120 DVD/GPS/USB/iPod/SAT Sound: Focal 165A1 Component Front w/ Focal 130CA1 Rear Infiniti Kappa Perfect 10.1 Sub 500W RMS amp for fronts and rears; 500W RMS amp for sub Power: Optima Blue Top 1400 Watt Power Inverter

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