IFS 4" lift flex question
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IFS 4" lift flex question
Does installing one of the IFS 4" lift kits increase the suspension flex at all? Or is it still the same just with more clearance. It seems most the pics I see of trucks with the 4" lift never look like they flex that great.
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Originally Posted by Silver954Runner
Does installing one of the IFS 4" lift kits increase the suspension flex at all? Or is it still the same just with more clearance. It seems most the pics I see of trucks with the 4" lift never look like they flex that great.
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Originally Posted by Silver954Runner
Does installing one of the IFS 4" lift kits increase the suspension flex at all? Or is it still the same just with more clearance. It seems most the pics I see of trucks with the 4" lift never look like they flex that great.
1. Ball joint spacers (the best IMHO because you can really back-off on the t-bar adjustment)
2. Sway bar discos
3. Cross-linked air shocks
4. lower profile bumper stops
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Originally Posted by Silver954Runner
Does installing one of the IFS 4" lift kits increase the suspension flex at all? Or is it still the same just with more clearance. It seems most the pics I see of trucks with the 4" lift never look like they flex that great.
you might get a half an inch or so increase...
get a solid axle or a wider arms kit for increase in travel.
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Travel is only a tiny bit more, and as said above bumpstops are a must and of course the new shocks should be long enough to allow travel. Disconnecting the swaybar is the real key. Huge difference!
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Originally Posted by mt_goat
They just drop the whole front end down for lift. Some will even lose flex because they stiffen up the t-bar. There are some ways to increase flex on the IFS.
1. Ball joint spacers (the best IMHO because you can really back-off on the t-bar adjustment)
2. Sway bar discos
3. Cross-linked air shocks
4. lower profile bumper stops
1. Ball joint spacers (the best IMHO because you can really back-off on the t-bar adjustment)
2. Sway bar discos
3. Cross-linked air shocks
4. lower profile bumper stops
I second that. I've got everything there but the cross-linked air shocks and my front end is nice and soft. Of course I've got the Rancho 3" kit and Rancho T-Bars. I might do the cross-linked air shocks because I just found out my shocks are limiting my travel right now.
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Originally Posted by Silver954Runner
Does installing one of the IFS 4" lift kits increase the suspension flex at all? Or is it still the same just with more clearance. It seems most the pics I see of trucks with the 4" lift never look like they flex that great.
The air shocks are probably the best bang for the buck.(I assume we all disconnect our swaybars to wheel.. kinda like airing down, something you just do) I could use about 9-10" of my 12 or so inches of travel with air shocks as opposed to about 6-7" without.
I haven't tried it with the air shocks and ball joint spacers yet. I expect it to be better but don't know how much. I still need to aquire some parts the theives that stole my truck last labor day removed before dumping it on a street corner before I can wheel again.
Frank
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an ifs isnt going to get you more travel without upgrading it, in the form of aforementioned methods.... IFS is that, its design does not incorporate travel, not unless you plan on spending more $ on it to add different parts..... if travel is of utmost importance, do an SAS
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Cross-linked air shocks
Originally Posted by mt_goat
They just drop the whole front end down for lift. Some will even lose flex because they stiffen up the t-bar. There are some ways to increase flex on the IFS.
1. Ball joint spacers (the best IMHO because you can really back-off on the t-bar adjustment)
2. Sway bar discos
3. Cross-linked air shocks
4. lower profile bumper stops
1. Ball joint spacers (the best IMHO because you can really back-off on the t-bar adjustment)
2. Sway bar discos
3. Cross-linked air shocks
4. lower profile bumper stops
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https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...file+bumpstops
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=swaybar+disco
several great resources on this site if you just learn to use the search button....
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...=swaybar+disco
several great resources on this site if you just learn to use the search button....
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Originally Posted by Dieseldog
OK, so who has any info or links on these?
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/air_shocks/ (front cross-linked air shocks)
http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/4Runne...ar_air_shocks/
(rear cross-linked air shocks)
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...ev=#Post505296 (more air shock info)
http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...fpart=all&vc=1 (more than you ever wanted to know about cross-linked air shocks)
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quote[I've got the Rancho 3" kit and Rancho T-Bars. I might do the cross-linked air shocks because I just found out my shocks are limiting my travel right now.]
OTT- how do you like the rear feel with that setup? Mine is way too stiff and I'm looking to change.
OTT- how do you like the rear feel with that setup? Mine is way too stiff and I'm looking to change.
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