lift finished w/ pics

guinness · 08-11-2003, 06:30 PM

I finally got to install my lift this past weekend. Friday did the rear (OME hd springs, comfort shocks) and front install of SAWs.

Saturday I installed the diff drop kit and adjusted the SAWs. I ended up level w/ the rear w/ 1-7/8" of thread revealed.

Today, I had the alignment done and took my first test drive. This is so much better than stock, better ride and handeling and it looks bad ass

For tires I got 285/75/16 duelers.

Last Id like to thank everyone from yotatech and 4x4wire for thier input and advice; w/ special thanks to Mike (x-treame) and Schaefer for the great service and parts.

ravencr · 08-11-2003, 06:35 PM

I'm super jealous not that I can't get my lift the way I had planned. That looks awesome! How much lift did you get?

Chris

j-dub · 08-11-2003, 06:38 PM

Wow, that does look good. How is the suspention over bumps now, is it stiff or does it feel like you have more usable suspention travel now?

guinness · 08-11-2003, 06:41 PM

Im not 100% sure but I would guess 2-3" in the rear and about the same in the front. I didnt take ant measurements ahead of time (I dove right in without thinking) but Ive been told that the OME hd springs give you close to 3" but w/ only 1-7/8" of thread on the SAWs I may be lower.

guinness · 08-11-2003, 06:44 PM

The suspension is stiffer, so potholes are a little rough but handling esp. cornering is much improved even w/ a taller stance. I havent been off road yet so I nont know about usable travel., but I def. have more clearence.

ravencr · 08-11-2003, 06:46 PM

How does the rear end feel, because you are bone stock, right?

Chris

guinness · 08-11-2003, 06:48 PM

In the rear I have OME hd springs w/ comfort shocks. The rear suspension is what feels stiff, the SAWs up front are nice and smooth.

ravencr · 08-11-2003, 06:53 PM

That's what I'm afraid of. I was going to do the exact opposite and run the 890's with the HD shocks for a little less harshness.

Chris

08-11-2003, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
guinness Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: middletown Posts: 167	lift finished w/ pics I finally got to install my lift this past weekend. Friday did the rear (OME hd springs, comfort shocks) and front install of SAWs. Saturday I installed the diff drop kit and adjusted the SAWs. I ended up level w/ the rear w/ 1-7/8" of thread revealed. Today, I had the alignment done and took my first test drive. This is so much better than stock, better ride and handeling and it looks bad ass For tires I got 285/75/16 duelers. Last Id like to thank everyone from yotatech and 4x4wire for thier input and advice; w/ special thanks to Mike (x-treame) and Schaefer for the great service and parts. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2000 toyota 4 runner: fr & rr arb lockers, sonoransteel front lift, OME HD's, bridgestone 285/75/16 duelers, diff-drop, sliders stubbs herculined, panhard drop,tjm-t15, warn m-8000, power tank, sonoran steel 1" bl rear bumper, 1" rb bl, synth winch line, alum fairlead Last edited by guinness : 08-11-2003 at 06:34 PM.

08-11-2003, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,743	I'm super jealous not that I can't get my lift the way I had planned. That looks awesome! How much lift did you get? Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-11-2003, 06:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
guinness Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: middletown Posts: 167	Im not 100% sure but I would guess 2-3" in the rear and about the same in the front. I didnt take ant measurements ahead of time (I dove right in without thinking) but Ive been told that the OME hd springs give you close to 3" but w/ only 1-7/8" of thread on the SAWs I may be lower. __________________ 2000 toyota 4 runner: fr & rr arb lockers, sonoransteel front lift, OME HD's, bridgestone 285/75/16 duelers, diff-drop, sliders stubbs herculined, panhard drop,tjm-t15, warn m-8000, power tank, sonoran steel 1" bl rear bumper, 1" rb bl, synth winch line, alum fairlead

08-11-2003, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
guinness Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: middletown Posts: 167	The suspension is stiffer, so potholes are a little rough but handling esp. cornering is much improved even w/ a taller stance. I havent been off road yet so I nont know about usable travel., but I def. have more clearence. __________________ 2000 toyota 4 runner: fr & rr arb lockers, sonoransteel front lift, OME HD's, bridgestone 285/75/16 duelers, diff-drop, sliders stubbs herculined, panhard drop,tjm-t15, warn m-8000, power tank, sonoran steel 1" bl rear bumper, 1" rb bl, synth winch line, alum fairlead

08-11-2003, 06:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,743	How does the rear end feel, because you are bone stock, right? Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

08-11-2003, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
j-dub Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 81	Wow, that does look good. How is the suspention over bumps now, is it stiff or does it feel like you have more usable suspention travel now?

08-11-2003, 06:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
guinness Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: middletown Posts: 167	In the rear I have OME hd springs w/ comfort shocks. The rear suspension is what feels stiff, the SAWs up front are nice and smooth. __________________ 2000 toyota 4 runner: fr & rr arb lockers, sonoransteel front lift, OME HD's, bridgestone 285/75/16 duelers, diff-drop, sliders stubbs herculined, panhard drop,tjm-t15, warn m-8000, power tank, sonoran steel 1" bl rear bumper, 1" rb bl, synth winch line, alum fairlead

08-11-2003, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
ravencr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Severance, CO Posts: 4,743	That's what I'm afraid of. I was going to do the exact opposite and run the 890's with the HD shocks for a little less harshness. Chris __________________ http://www.utvrally.com http://www.utvevents.com http://www.cartwheelin.com

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