new member with a bunch of Q's

jlohr · 09-19-2007, 08:22 PM

i have searched..been staking the forum for about 2 weeks now

i have a black 2002 4runner sr5 sport aem intake, dryflow brute force....no oil airfilter(should i put stock back on?).. took the running boards off and thats it so far, but i did order some stubbs rock sliders with a kickout...

anyway i am looking at the ome lift and the sonoran steel kit..why is one better than the other and are these kits everything i need... as in to make the truck reliable and not break anthing? ... i will be going offroading about once or twice a month. but i dont want the ride to become uncomfortable on the road. im looking at the 7.1 kit from sonoran.. its 2 in the front and 2.5 in the back will this sit level? also will i have to do alot of work to get 285's to fit with either of these kits?, please keep in mind im in the military so i dont have too much money so if the sonoran kit isnt much better should i just go with the ome? thanks alot guys i really appreciate any info you will share with

oh yea i also want a black front toyota emblem..should i just sand mine and spray it, or buy a new emblem? anyone know where to buy them?

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fillsrunner4 · 09-19-2007, 08:45 PM

keep that aem intake its a real nice intake. As for the embelm ya just take it off and spray it. For the lift sorry im not much help with IFS like you have. I would just keep reading more on these forums cause all the answeres are on here for what you are asking. take your time and do it right

FUZION · 09-19-2007, 08:50 PM

Look up the tundra front/ ome 890 rear. fits 33 inch tires with ease. inexpensive lift but very proven.

One_96TR4 · 09-20-2007, 12:14 AM

Your on the right track. The Kit your looking at SonoronSteels 7.1 kit is the tundra/ome kit mentioned above. To answer your question, Yes it's a complete kit you will not need anything else. With that kit you will be able to fit 285's with ease. A lot of people also run the toytec 3inch lift kit.

**rocket** · 09-20-2007, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jlohr

anyway i am looking at the ome lift and the sonoran steel kit..why is one better than the other and are these kits everything i need... as in to make the truck reliable and not break anthing?

The S.S. kit will come with everything needed/recommended.
The FAQ at the bottom of the page will explain why one is better...so will a couple of old threads here on YT. For the average wheeler, the OME kit is fine.

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will this sit level?

Yes. Theres hundreds of pictures to be found.

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also will i have to do alot of work to get 285's to fit with either of these kits?

No. Many run 285's with just a suspension lift. If you have rubbing, trim the plastic and pound the fenders some. And if you still have rubbing, consider a 1" body lift in addition to the suspension lift.

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oh yea i also want a black front toyota emblem..should i just sand mine and spray it, or buy a new emblem?

yep, just pop it out..sand, paint, and your done.

**rocket** · 09-20-2007, 03:05 AM

also, in the future, please make your thread title more specific. It makes it easier for others to search...
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jlohr · 09-20-2007, 03:28 AM

my bad about the title not being specific, sorry

and does the ss kit come with shocks and springs and the ome just comes with springs?

also would you guys reccomend the toytec front coilovers?..like $750.00

emptypockets · 09-20-2007, 05:15 AM

The SS kit comes complete and ready to use. It includes shocks, springs and the works. Also, the OME kit doesn't include shocks, you'll have to buy them seperately. There's some decent pricing on OME lift kits and shocks at www.toyteclifts.com. Just stay away from the kits that use front coil spring spacers.

I'm not a fan of coilovers. They're very expensive and used mostly for off road racing applications, not trail driving and rock crawling.

jlohr · 09-20-2007, 12:39 PM

Sounds Good, Prob Gonna Go With The Ss Kit, Anyone Know How It Rides And Also It Says It Lifts 2 And 2.5 But Everyone Says The 2002 Were 1 Inch Lower Than All The Other Years, So Will It Add 3 And 3.5? Thanks Guys Oh Yea Any Pics On An 02? With The Wide Sport Fenders?

Rock Slide · 09-20-2007, 01:18 PM

Trust me, the SS 7.1 is a great package. You will also be very pleased with the quality of the ride.

For pics, check out my Profile in my sig.

Oh and check out my write up on it too: Lift Thread

Oh and I gained 2.5" in the front and 3" in the rear.

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fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,724	keep that aem intake its a real nice intake. As for the embelm ya just take it off and spray it. For the lift sorry im not much help with IFS like you have. I would just keep reading more on these forums cause all the answeres are on here for what you are asking. take your time and do it right __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

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emptypockets Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Spencer, Iowa Posts: 842	The SS kit comes complete and ready to use. It includes shocks, springs and the works. Also, the OME kit doesn't include shocks, you'll have to buy them seperately. There's some decent pricing on OME lift kits and shocks at www.toyteclifts.com. Just stay away from the kits that use front coil spring spacers. I'm not a fan of coilovers. They're very expensive and used mostly for off road racing applications, not trail driving and rock crawling. __________________ Model: '02 4Runner SR5 - White On Natural Oak, Tan Interior Engine/Performance: 3.4L V6, Auto, AndyMod, Jardine Catback Exhaust, S&B Intake Rear Suspension: 3.75" lift with LC coils and Rancho RS5000 shocks Front Suspension: 3" lift with OME 882 springs and OME N91sc shocks, Diff Drop Tires: 285/75 R16 Fierce Attitude M/T's, Pacer 164P Alloy Wheels Misc: Full Time Power Outlet Mod, Extra Power Outlet Mod, GE Nighthawks My Profile: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2915959 Last edited by emptypockets; 09-20-2007 at 05:16 AM.

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Rock Slide Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: B'ham, AL... 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD Posts: 2,046	Trust me, the SS 7.1 is a great package. You will also be very pleased with the quality of the ride. For pics, check out my Profile in my sig. Oh and check out my write up on it too: Lift Thread Oh and I gained 2.5" in the front and 3" in the rear. __________________ 2002 4Runner Sport 4WD My 4Runner Profile Accessories: SS 7.1 Lift Kit, WabFab 1" BL, TJM T15, Stubb Sliders, FX/TSX HID Projector Retrofit, 1st Gen Rollbar, Tundra Brake Upgrade, Hilux Surf Field Monitor, TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Nitto TG 265/75s, WeatherTechs, Hella HID 4000s, LED Tail Lights, JBL Speakers Mods: Disabled DRLs, Disabled Keyless Entry Chirp, Disabled VTRAC/VSC/ABS, Fog Light Mod, Air Elbow Mod & Rear Diff Breather Mod *"Why fix a Jeep, when you can drive a Toyota?"* Last edited by Rock Slide; 09-20-2007 at 01:20 PM.

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09-20-2007, 03:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
jlohr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 94	my bad about the title not being specific, sorry and does the ss kit come with shocks and springs and the ome just comes with springs? also would you guys reccomend the toytec front coilovers?..like $750.00

09-20-2007, 12:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
jlohr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 94	Sounds Good, Prob Gonna Go With The Ss Kit, Anyone Know How It Rides And Also It Says It Lifts 2 And 2.5 But Everyone Says The 2002 Were 1 Inch Lower Than All The Other Years, So Will It Add 3 And 3.5? Thanks Guys Oh Yea Any Pics On An 02? With The Wide Sport Fenders?

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