Lifted at Last!!! Revo'd too (pics)

4RunnerFever · 05-18-2004, 07:28 AM

I finally did the Revtek lift ($311 from PP) and had 285/75-16 Bridgestone Revos installed ($755 from local dealer).

The main problem with the lift is compressing the springs. I ended up taking the entire strut assembly to a local shop so they could install the spacers ($40 ouch - but cheaper than the hospital). My spring compressor just wasn't up to the task and started looking scary dangerous.

As for the rear spacers, the tire shop put them in for $20. Totally worth it. I'm so happy with the outcome. Let me know what you think!

I don't have an image editor so click 'bigger pic #' to see a larger image.

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P.S. - Wish the pictures were better, but they are the best I could get for now.

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Colemanfu · 05-18-2004, 07:46 AM

Rig looks good! How much bigger did you go with the tires (one or two sizes) and much loss of power?

calg3 · 05-18-2004, 07:52 AM

That looks terrific! Any problems getting them balanced? How do they ride? Your truck looks great, I really like the skid plate on the front. Did you use the Tacoma skid?

lee · 05-18-2004, 08:07 AM

nice runner!

and yea, where'd you get the skid plate and how much?

Ken · 05-18-2004, 08:40 AM

Very nice!

Just ordered my Revtek kit yesterday. Can't wait to go up!

Bob_98SR5 · 05-18-2004, 09:02 AM

mg,

awesome! everytime I see that color on 4runners, i always do a double take. looks even better w/ the hood scoop and now, your new tires and lift.

bob

4Peanut · 05-18-2004, 09:54 AM

Nice looking 4Runner!

I went with the OME and 285/75 BFG's. Have you noticed a loss in acceleration/power? My 4Runner is slow on the go now. And, hills on the interstate really slow it down.

Anyone out there have any thoughts on quick and relatively inexpensive mods to help boost the power? Will timing advance help? How much advance? What about the intake? I am driving from MD to CT this weekend. I am afraid my six hour drive may take seven or more.

Didn't mean to jack your thread.

4RunnerFever · 05-18-2004, 10:52 AM

Thanks for all the good compliments, I'm really pleased with the new look.

1. Colemanfu - I went basically two sizes bigger (from approx. 31 inch to approx. 33 inch)

2. Calg3 - so far the tires seem balanced perfectly and they ride at least as good as the Michelin LTX set that I just took off. Went through a big rain storm about an hour ago and they were rock solid.

I got the skidplate from ebay for about $160 (I think, its been a while). It is from a 2002 4Runner Sport.

3. Ken and Bob - thanks for the kudos. Ken, the ride quality doesn't seem any different than stock (but I've only put 100 miles on it).

4. 4peanut - I'm supercharged so I haven't noticed much loss of power. Also, the sport package on mine came with a 4.10 rear and that might be helping a bit. It might be fractionally slower, but still fun.

Grim13 · 05-18-2004, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Peanut

Nice looking 4Runner!

I went with the OME and 285/75 BFG's. Have you noticed a loss in acceleration/power? My 4Runner is slow on the go now. And, hills on the interstate really slow it down.

Anyone out there have any thoughts on quick and relatively inexpensive mods to help boost the power? Will timing advance help? How much advance? What about the intake? I am driving from MD to CT this weekend. I am afraid my six hour drive may take seven or more.

Didn't mean to jack your thread.

Intake should help a little 10ish HP if you're lucky with an INJEN (don't go with K&N, heard bad things about em, such as less power, and crap getting into your engine etc.). I got a quote on regearing, which was $1500 for front and back. I think that's way expensive.

SC4Runner · 05-18-2004, 01:02 PM

My god!

That is a great looking 4Runner!!! Yeah, I like that skid-plate, they do come stock I think on the newer sport editions.

gapguy · 05-18-2004, 04:07 PM

Looks Great!!!

[off-topic]
What is you'r runner's color called? I'm pretty sure THAT is the color I wanna paint my ARB!
[/off-topic]

bike4miles · 05-18-2004, 04:16 PM

Really looks nice!

4RunnerFever · 05-19-2004, 04:09 AM

gapguy - the color is called anthracite. I think it would look great on your rig.

jwcrum · 05-21-2004, 08:19 AM

Yahooo! Just got a 2002 4runner skid plate on ebay for $60 shipping included. Randomly found it this morning.

Paul · 05-21-2004, 12:55 PM

Looks clean. And I love how that skid plate looks on your rig.

IGotaQ · 05-21-2004, 04:05 PM

Can all you people who are saying that you lost a lot of power with lifts please say which gears you have? I am considering buying a 3rd gen and I'd like to lift it if I do. I would probably get the 4.30s... I believe there are 3 different gear options you could have. Also state whether you have an auto or 5 spd please. Thanks

SLC Punk · 05-24-2004, 06:57 AM

Looks good with the lift and tires!

turboale · 05-24-2004, 09:06 AM

They were talking about the tires, the lift doesn't do much at all, its the tires that kill you. I haven't even bothered to look at what rear I have but I have 285/75s on tech1s and I'm avging about 15mpg. I'm not going to re-gear til I get a locker so I have a while.

well damn, there goes my reasoning for you to come down to the wrench-a-thon this weekend... :rolleyes:

ps, m... you can say you have almost a 34 b/c its actually a 33.8" tire

Are you getting any rubbing? You should! Oh, and i LOVE that decal you have on that thing... MAN, that looks GREAT!

turboale · 05-24-2004, 09:19 AM

You really made an effort in taking the pics

Atleats you backed it fully out of the garage.

Anyway... here you go. Do you want me to shrink those pics for you too?

4RunnerFever · 05-24-2004, 09:34 AM

Austin - thanks a million for the 4rocnc avatar! I need to go out in the woods and take some photos. In my defense, I do have a 19 month old who takes a lot of my time :pat:

My friend here has a 99 limited and we are planning a short trip to brown mountain hopefully soon. I'll have more pics then.

No need to shrink the other photos as I'm just trying to learn some more computer stuff. What image editor do you use?

As for rubbing . . .only on FULL lock. The specs from bridgestone say 285/75-16 is a 33 inch tire. By my calculation it is a bit less:

285/25.4 = 11.22 inches * .75 = 8.415 per side wall. 8.415 *2 + 16 = 32.83. I guess bridgestone has a different rounding error than I do.

I've signed up at 4roc.org as 4RunnerFever and will probably just lurk for a while. Did you get your body lift??

turboale · 05-24-2004, 09:55 AM

Nope...

Mom was scared of me flipping when it was stock, so I figure its not the best idea to ask her for a body lift after I alread lifted it (she doesn't know for sure that I lifted it though...)

turboale · 05-24-2004, 09:56 AM

Nope...

Mom was scared of me flipping when it was stock, so I figure its not the best idea to ask her for a body lift after I alread lifted it (she doesn't know for sure that I lifted it though...) And I have no money right now. I'm just going to figure out all my lights and get them all working at the wrench-a-thon. The BL will have to wait. I need to call mr. alt b/c I think they said it won't be ready til the 1st which would be just too late also. Maybe I can get it in time. We shal see...

05-18-2004, 07:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Colemanfu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DAYTONA USA Posts: 156	Rig looks good! How much bigger did you go with the tires (one or two sizes) and much loss of power? __________________ Colemanfu DAYTONA USA 2004 4Runner sr5 v6 4x4 3' Revteck lift, 275/70/17(32.5x11) Lightforce 170's, reflector mod, spoiler, super tint 00' KTM LC4 640

05-18-2004, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
calg3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Old Line State Posts: 1,042	That looks terrific! Any problems getting them balanced? How do they ride? Your truck looks great, I really like the skid plate on the front. Did you use the Tacoma skid? __________________ 2006 Subaru Outback, miss my 4Runner! 2006 Mazda3, zoom, zoom... Look at my previous truck(s) in the Yotatech gallery: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=42494

05-18-2004, 09:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
4Peanut Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 236	Nice looking 4Runner! I went with the OME and 285/75 BFG's. Have you noticed a loss in acceleration/power? My 4Runner is slow on the go now. And, hills on the interstate really slow it down. Anyone out there have any thoughts on quick and relatively inexpensive mods to help boost the power? Will timing advance help? How much advance? What about the intake? I am driving from MD to CT this weekend. I am afraid my six hour drive may take seven or more. Didn't mean to jack your thread. __________________ 2003 UZJ 100 Land Cruiser

05-18-2004, 10:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	Thanks for all the good compliments, I'm really pleased with the new look. 1. Colemanfu - I went basically two sizes bigger (from approx. 31 inch to approx. 33 inch) 2. Calg3 - so far the tires seem balanced perfectly and they ride at least as good as the Michelin LTX set that I just took off. Went through a big rain storm about an hour ago and they were rock solid. I got the skidplate from ebay for about $160 (I think, its been a while). It is from a 2002 4Runner Sport. 3. Ken and Bob - thanks for the kudos. Ken, the ride quality doesn't seem any different than stock (but I've only put 100 miles on it). 4. 4peanut - I'm supercharged so I haven't noticed much loss of power. Also, the sport package on mine came with a 4.10 rear and that might be helping a bit. It might be fractionally slower, but still fun. __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

05-18-2004, 01:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,893	My god! That is a great looking 4Runner!!! Yeah, I like that skid-plate, they do come stock I think on the newer sport editions. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

05-18-2004, 08:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	nice runner! and yea, where'd you get the skid plate and how much?

05-18-2004, 08:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ken Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kirkland-ish, WA Posts: 163	Very nice! Just ordered my Revtek kit yesterday. Can't wait to go up!

05-18-2004, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	mg, awesome! everytime I see that color on 4runners, i always do a double take. looks even better w/ the hood scoop and now, your new tires and lift. bob

05-18-2004, 04:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
gapguy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Nevada City, CA Posts: 3,540	Looks Great!!! [off-topic] What is you'r runner's color called? I'm pretty sure THAT is the color I wanna paint my ARB! [/off-topic] __________________ 2008 Mini Cooper

05-18-2004, 04:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
bike4miles Contributing Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,402	Really looks nice! __________________ --Miles Sold '91 4runner, 22re, 5 spd manual, 180,000 miles, cone filter, Downey 1.5"HD coils, SkyJacker Nitrogens, Magnaflow Exhaust, Stull grill, Clears all around. Check out my sound proofing project and other mods: My 4runner page My 2006 Camry page I'm a Myspace Addict!

05-19-2004, 04:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	gapguy - the color is called anthracite. I think it would look great on your rig. __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

05-21-2004, 08:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
jwcrum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: asheville Posts: 6	Yahooo! Just got a 2002 4runner skid plate on ebay for $60 shipping included. Randomly found it this morning.

05-21-2004, 12:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 131	Looks clean. And I love how that skid plate looks on your rig. __________________ Paul M. 1997 4runner LimitedLifted, 285s, Lcd's and Stereo System My 4runner Website. AIM-Pmann917

05-21-2004, 04:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
IGotaQ Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Santa Cruz & San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 32	Can all you people who are saying that you lost a lot of power with lifts please say which gears you have? I am considering buying a 3rd gen and I'd like to lift it if I do. I would probably get the 4.30s... I believe there are 3 different gear options you could have. Also state whether you have an auto or 5 spd please. Thanks __________________ 89 Regular Cab 22RE 4" lift, TT front, rollcage

05-24-2004, 06:57 AM	#17 (permalink)
SLC Punk Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 5,875	Looks good with the lift and tires! __________________ -Travis 1997 4Runner SR5 V6 4X4 Supercharged Desert Dune SOLD :( 1992 Celica All Trac (AWD-Turbo) #223 of 271 US spec for 1992 FOR SALE 2005 Tundra Double Cab Limited 4X4 2.5" lift 265/70R17 Dueler Revo's 4Runner and Celica Webpage

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05-24-2004, 09:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	They were talking about the tires, the lift doesn't do much at all, its the tires that kill you. I haven't even bothered to look at what rear I have but I have 285/75s on tech1s and I'm avging about 15mpg. I'm not going to re-gear til I get a locker so I have a while. well damn, there goes my reasoning for you to come down to the wrench-a-thon this weekend... :rolleyes: ps, m... you can say you have almost a 34 b/c its actually a 33.8" tire Are you getting any rubbing? You should! Oh, and i LOVE that decal you have on that thing... MAN, that looks GREAT! __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast Last edited by turboale; 05-24-2004 at 09:12 AM.

05-24-2004, 09:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	You really made an effort in taking the pics Atleats you backed it fully out of the garage. Anyway... here you go. Do you want me to shrink those pics for you too? Attached Thumbnails __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

05-24-2004, 09:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
4RunnerFever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 883	Austin - thanks a million for the 4rocnc avatar! I need to go out in the woods and take some photos. In my defense, I do have a 19 month old who takes a lot of my time :pat: My friend here has a 99 limited and we are planning a short trip to brown mountain hopefully soon. I'll have more pics then. No need to shrink the other photos as I'm just trying to learn some more computer stuff. What image editor do you use? As for rubbing . . .only on FULL lock. The specs from bridgestone say 285/75-16 is a 33 inch tire. By my calculation it is a bit less: 285/25.4 = 11.22 inches * .75 = 8.415 per side wall. 8.415 *2 + 16 = 32.83. I guess bridgestone has a different rounding error than I do. I've signed up at 4roc.org as 4RunnerFever and will probably just lurk for a while. Did you get your body lift?? __________________ 2004 Tacoma Double Cab, TRD Off-Road, PIAA fogs, ARE Shell, Yakima, etc. 4RunnerFever _______ GBNF: 1998-3rd Gen-4Runner, SR5, 4WD, TRD Supercharger, TRD Cat-Back, 3-inch Revtek Suspension Lift, 285/75-16 Revos, 4Crawler Offroad 1" body lift, Sonoran Trac Bar, Hayden Cooler, Hood Scoop, 'Outback' Mod, Optima 34R, Amsoil, Yakima, PIAA, etc. Sold to Mastacox.

05-24-2004, 09:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Nope... Mom was scared of me flipping when it was stock, so I figure its not the best idea to ask her for a body lift after I alread lifted it (she doesn't know for sure that I lifted it though...) __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast

05-24-2004, 09:56 AM	#22 (permalink)
turboale Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,836	Nope... Mom was scared of me flipping when it was stock, so I figure its not the best idea to ask her for a body lift after I alread lifted it (she doesn't know for sure that I lifted it though...) And I have no money right now. I'm just going to figure out all my lights and get them all working at the wrench-a-thon. The BL will have to wait. I need to call mr. alt b/c I think they said it won't be ready til the 1st which would be just too late also. Maybe I can get it in time. We shal see... __________________ --Austin RHaus NYC 06 M45 Sport - Beauty 96 4Runner - The Beast Last edited by turboale; 05-24-2004 at 09:58 AM.

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