My 2nd Gen is on 33's finally!

**UKMyers** · 05-10-2004, 04:38 PM

Hey guys! Been a while since I posted. I just got back from the Middle East and had a pile of mods waiting. Spent 3 days putting on my 2" BL and fixing a few other odds and ends. Had to totally refabricate my receiver hitch and push bar. Battery cables were too short but just had to ditch the stock bracket down on the frame. Other than that it was pretty simple. I'm lucky to have an awesome welder/fabricator as a dad. I couldn't have done this without him that's for sure! He did the shifters and everything for me. Tires are BFG A/T's 33X12.50's on 15X8 inch American Racing wheels and I have NO rubbing issues at all. Even at full stuff the clearance is fine. Thing looks mean now and you can definately tell it's not stock anymore. It rides quite a bit smoother as well. Power decrease is noticeable but not nearly as bad as I expected. 4.88 gears are coming in a couple weeks. I took it wheeling on Saturday and was BLOWN away by how much better it is. Things I would have dragged on before I drove right over easily. Also having that much BFG on the ground will take you into some pretty hairy places!

I also have my Stubbs sliders all ready to go but didn't like the way the rattle can paint came out so going to check on getting them powdercoated.

Overall I'm really happy with how the Runner looks and rides now. I think it looks better then the ones I've seen with a 4" suspension lift and 33's because of how the tires fit the wells. I'll post a picture hopefully tonite when my dad sends me the pics he took.

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Scofco · 05-10-2004, 04:48 PM

Come on now, pics.

**UKMyers** · 05-10-2004, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scofco

Come on now, pics.

I knew that was coming.... Patience daniel son..... Actually I tried to wait to post this till I got the pics but I couldn't stand it anymore I had to gloat to somebody!

Scofco · 05-10-2004, 04:56 PM

I know the feeling

Can't wait to see it!

Yoter · 05-10-2004, 05:00 PM

Glad to hear the lift went on ok. I bet those 33s look hella sweet. Im getting ready to do balljoints. The sand dunes killed em errrr me jumping it killed the uppers. Ben

Cebby · 05-10-2004, 05:07 PM

Nice Joey! Can't wait to see the pics!. So much for fitting in the garage...

Yoter · 05-10-2004, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cebby

Nice Joey! Can't wait to see the pics!. So much for fitting in the garage...

What is a garage?

Cebby · 05-10-2004, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBadBlue

What is a garage?

...something that scrapes the front of your hood if you tried to enter...

**UKMyers** · 05-10-2004, 05:13 PM

Cebby I did some measuring and the top the rack is the same height as the door. The lowest part of the opening is the rubber seal that keeps water from running in under the door. I think maybe that the rack will just slide along that... going to be awfully close though.....

Cebby · 05-10-2004, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UKMyers

Cebby I did some measuring and the top the rack is the same height as the door. The lowest part of the opening is the rubber seal that keeps water from running in under the door. I think maybe that the rack will just slide along that... going to be awfully close though.....

You could always air-down...

Cebby · 05-10-2004, 05:15 PM

It's getting dark here. Take your pics and get them up...

instntset · 05-10-2004, 07:06 PM

c'mon lets see the pics!!!

Yoter · 05-10-2004, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cebby

...something that scrapes the front of your hood if you tried to enter...

lol I love it thats funny. I have luckily only had carports in the places ive lived. The carport i have right now is somewhere around 3-5 inches over my roof rack.

rixham · 05-11-2004, 08:39 AM

Glad to know your back safe in the US Joey and not passing anymore gas over in the sandbox. Now... where are the pics?

Paul H. · 05-11-2004, 04:13 PM

Glad you made it back safely. Looking forward to those pics.

**UKMyers** · 05-11-2004, 08:19 PM

Okay okay.....here are a couple of pics. It's hard to tell it's lifted without having something to compare size to. I parked next to a stock one today with 225's on it and I had at least 5" on them. Oh ya good news I can still park in my garage. It fits under the doorway with about 1/16" to spare

Right after this pic was taken I fell down almost. It was the first time I had gotten out of it and did my normal routine but the ground wasn't there....

What do you think of our backyard???

Well there you go.. Thanks again go out to my Dad..couldn't of done it without him.

fooddude · 05-11-2004, 08:22 PM

looks real good myers, hope i can get this done to my runner this summer.

Scofco · 05-11-2004, 08:34 PM

Man that's horny looking!
Off-topic, how are you liking that basket? I'm up in the air about getting one.

outdoorfever · 05-11-2004, 08:45 PM

looks really good! i didnt know you had a lift. what size lift is it? again, looks really good.

Churnd · 05-11-2004, 08:48 PM

Looks awesome, man! So you had no problems fitting with just a 2" body lift?

**4x4Fink** · 05-11-2004, 09:22 PM

Great timing Joey!

http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=32491

Your rig is lookin awesome man!

Fink

**UKMyers** · 05-11-2004, 10:11 PM

Guys I went with a 2" BL from Performance Accessories. It was a great kit and came with everything needed. Installation is pretty straightforward. The instructions are very thorough. Only hit a couple of snags with brackets and things like that but I have seen that on every body lift I've seen. I have zero rubbing issues with only having 2". A 4" suspension lift would be nice but when you compare prices the BL is REALLY nice. $110 compared to $1000 + installation. Scofco I like my Yak Rack. To be honest I haven't really used it much yet. I bought it mostly to haul camping gear on and stuff since I travel around alot flying and racing motorcycles.

Colemanfu · 05-12-2004, 06:15 AM

That's one wicked 4Runner. Love the Mts. in the photo - If I did not live at the beach I would live in a place like that. 90' and sunny today - water temp. 75'
Flori-duh is getting kind of boring.

Good job!

Mad Chemist · 05-12-2004, 07:20 AM

Looking good Joey. The other advantage of doingthe BL is that you don't stiffen up the stock suspension to the point of it not flexing well anymore.

delboy · 05-12-2004, 08:05 AM

Hey Joey, Snap
Lookin good!

I just put some 33's on mine last week. Really lifted it.

Del

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Yoter Guest Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 5,048	Welcome to the big boy toy club Glad to hear the lift went on ok. I bet those 33s look hella sweet. Im getting ready to do balljoints. The sand dunes killed em errrr me jumping it killed the uppers. Ben

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4x4Fink Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 5,952	Great timing Joey! http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=32491 Your rig is lookin awesome man! Fink __________________ 1985 4Runner 22RE 4WD "Ratchet" 2007 Tacoma Double Cab SB 4x4 V6 TRD Sport AR-TTORA "My work number is 9-1-1."

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Colemanfu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DAYTONA USA Posts: 156	That's one wicked 4Runner. Love the Mts. in the photo - If I did not live at the beach I would live in a place like that. 90' and sunny today - water temp. 75' Flori-duh is getting kind of boring. Good job! __________________ 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

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Mad Chemist Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,878	Looking good Joey. The other advantage of doingthe BL is that you don't stiffen up the stock suspension to the point of it not flexing well anymore. __________________ -David '98 4Runner: SAW/OME lift, TJM bumper, Warn M8000 winch, Hayden tranny cooler, Trail Carnage front and belly skid plates, PIAA fogs, Rock lights, 33" MT's on Tech1 Rockcrawler rims, Lars sway bar discos, Sonoran bumpstops and rear bumper, RB 1" body lift, Daystar front bumpstops '73 FJ40: 327 SBC, York, Dual Batteries, custom tire carrier, Corbeau Baja SS bucket seats, Bestop top. TLCA#14428

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delboy Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ireland Posts: 316	Hey Joey, Snap Lookin good! I just put some 33's on mine last week. Really lifted it. Del __________________ 1990 Hilux Surf 2.4 TD 4" Lift, 33 MT's,Locked in front! Lots more....

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