4RunnerFever

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!

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

Colemanfu

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

calg3

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

nice runner!

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

Ken

Very nice!

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

Bob_98SR5

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

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

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

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.

BajaRunner

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.

User 051420

Looks Great!!!

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What is you'r runner's color called? I'm pretty sure THAT is the color I wanna paint my ARB!
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bike4miles

Really looks nice!

4RunnerFever

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

jwcrum

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

Paul

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

IGotaQ

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

Looks good with the lift and tires!

turboale

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

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

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??