sonoran 1.2 lift, more questions
03-19-2008, 11:10 AM
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sonoran 1.2 lift, more questions
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i actually have a few questions..
has anyone had any trouble with the 1.2 kit on a stock 99 4runner? their ad says that youll need sliders and a class 3 hitch if you have a stock rear bumper. why? whats the conflict? does it actually not work?
also, about sliders, are there any sliders out there that function as a slider, but also make it a little easier to get in and out of the truck?? the ones ive seen appear to make it more difficult.. any that have a step area on them?
lastly, about the various air intake mods...
i think i have it down.. the deckplate mod is where you cut a hole in the stock air box and put a watertight cap there when necessary. the isr mod removes a restrictive peice of plastic and replaces it with a smooth pipe.
but the elbow mod? would that really be necessary if the other 2 are done?? thanks alot!
btw, the green/red wire mod i found on here rocks! Thanx
i actually have a few questions..
has anyone had any trouble with the 1.2 kit on a stock 99 4runner? their ad says that youll need sliders and a class 3 hitch if you have a stock rear bumper. why? whats the conflict? does it actually not work?
also, about sliders, are there any sliders out there that function as a slider, but also make it a little easier to get in and out of the truck?? the ones ive seen appear to make it more difficult.. any that have a step area on them?
lastly, about the various air intake mods...
i think i have it down.. the deckplate mod is where you cut a hole in the stock air box and put a watertight cap there when necessary. the isr mod removes a restrictive peice of plastic and replaces it with a smooth pipe.
but the elbow mod? would that really be necessary if the other 2 are done?? thanks alot!
btw, the green/red wire mod i found on here rocks! Thanx
03-19-2008, 11:35 AM
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i actually have a few questions..
has anyone had any trouble with the 1.2 kit on a stock 99 4runner? their ad says that youll need sliders and a class 3 hitch if you have a stock rear bumper. why? whats the conflict? does it actually not work?
when i talked to steve about what was right for me, he said that since i didn't have a hitch, sliders, or any custom bumpers that the system 1 setup would not be right. i think it's the weight factor of those other accessories that make it ride right and sit at the proper hight. i got the system 7 and if i get any new stuff i can always upgrade with the necessary parts from steve. your best bet is to email steve and ask yourself, he's really a nice person and will have all the answers you need.
also, about sliders, are there any sliders out there that function as a slider, but also make it a little easier to get in and out of the truck?? the ones ive seen appear to make it more difficult.. any that have a step area on them?
i've seen sliders that aren't tucked under so much that act like a step to get in and out. some even have a little kick out on them for that very purpose. check wabfab for some good options.
lastly, about the various air intake mods...
i think i have it down.. the deckplate mod is where you cut a hole in the stock air box and put a watertight cap there when necessary. the isr mod removes a restrictive peice of plastic and replaces it with a smooth pipe.
but the elbow mod? would that really be necessary if the other 2 are done?? thanks alot!
correct on the deckplate mod. the isr gets rid of the various plastic chambers that are on there stock to eliminate noise and you place caps on them for smoother airflow without having to buy an actual intake tube for $100+. i think the elbow is removed because it's at a 90* angle and is "restrictive" for the airflow. me personally, i've done the deckplate mod, bought an Airaid Jr intake tube (basically isr), and removed the elbow and used a TruFlow air filter and i've noticed NOTHING! maybe i'm just not very perceptive. the Airaid Jr, did make it sound a little louder at WOT but that's about it.
btw, the green/red wire mod i found on here rocks! Thanx
i actually have a few questions..
has anyone had any trouble with the 1.2 kit on a stock 99 4runner? their ad says that youll need sliders and a class 3 hitch if you have a stock rear bumper. why? whats the conflict? does it actually not work?
when i talked to steve about what was right for me, he said that since i didn't have a hitch, sliders, or any custom bumpers that the system 1 setup would not be right. i think it's the weight factor of those other accessories that make it ride right and sit at the proper hight. i got the system 7 and if i get any new stuff i can always upgrade with the necessary parts from steve. your best bet is to email steve and ask yourself, he's really a nice person and will have all the answers you need.
also, about sliders, are there any sliders out there that function as a slider, but also make it a little easier to get in and out of the truck?? the ones ive seen appear to make it more difficult.. any that have a step area on them?
i've seen sliders that aren't tucked under so much that act like a step to get in and out. some even have a little kick out on them for that very purpose. check wabfab for some good options.
lastly, about the various air intake mods...
i think i have it down.. the deckplate mod is where you cut a hole in the stock air box and put a watertight cap there when necessary. the isr mod removes a restrictive peice of plastic and replaces it with a smooth pipe.
but the elbow mod? would that really be necessary if the other 2 are done?? thanks alot!
correct on the deckplate mod. the isr gets rid of the various plastic chambers that are on there stock to eliminate noise and you place caps on them for smoother airflow without having to buy an actual intake tube for $100+. i think the elbow is removed because it's at a 90* angle and is "restrictive" for the airflow. me personally, i've done the deckplate mod, bought an Airaid Jr intake tube (basically isr), and removed the elbow and used a TruFlow air filter and i've noticed NOTHING! maybe i'm just not very perceptive. the Airaid Jr, did make it sound a little louder at WOT but that's about it.
btw, the green/red wire mod i found on here rocks! Thanx
please correct me if any of my information is inaccurate or straight up WRONG
, i'm still working on my Yotatech GED when i know some of you have your Doctorate.
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03-19-2008, 03:09 PM
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thanks patywgn..
im stil a little confused tho.
isn't the elbow the first inline in the intake tract?? that being the case, wouldnt removing the elbow really not do much unless you had capped your deckplate hole?(if you had already done the deckplate mod?)
also, anyone know how much it typically costs to install a kit like that?? either the 1.2 or the 7.. thanks
im stil a little confused tho.
isn't the elbow the first inline in the intake tract?? that being the case, wouldnt removing the elbow really not do much unless you had capped your deckplate hole?(if you had already done the deckplate mod?)
also, anyone know how much it typically costs to install a kit like that?? either the 1.2 or the 7.. thanks
03-19-2008, 03:38 PM
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My opinion: forget about the deckplate and ISR mod. Waste of time. Minimal gains if any, please use the search and read for yourself: both have been beat to death on YT.
You need additional weight for the SS #1 system. I installed it with just a hitch and it was crazy high/stiff. After the sliders and bumper were installed it works like advertised. Steve recommends certain setups for a reason, and I've found his suggestions to be accurate and worthwhile.
If you don't think you'll need sliders, you probably won't ever reap the advantages the #1 system has over the #7. The 7.. system is very capable on its own.
You need additional weight for the SS #1 system. I installed it with just a hitch and it was crazy high/stiff. After the sliders and bumper were installed it works like advertised. Steve recommends certain setups for a reason, and I've found his suggestions to be accurate and worthwhile.
If you don't think you'll need sliders, you probably won't ever reap the advantages the #1 system has over the #7. The 7.. system is very capable on its own.
03-19-2008, 06:45 PM
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thanks patywgn..
im stil a little confused tho.
isn't the elbow the first inline in the intake tract?? that being the case, wouldnt removing the elbow really not do much unless you had capped your deckplate hole?(if you had already done the deckplate mod?)
also, anyone know how much it typically costs to install a kit like that?? either the 1.2 or the 7.. thanks
im stil a little confused tho.
isn't the elbow the first inline in the intake tract?? that being the case, wouldnt removing the elbow really not do much unless you had capped your deckplate hole?(if you had already done the deckplate mod?)
also, anyone know how much it typically costs to install a kit like that?? either the 1.2 or the 7.. thanks
By the way, I love my lift
, absolutely no regrets getting it.Just my 2 cents.
Cheers and good luck.
03-19-2008, 07:07 PM
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Buy the kit that matches your vehicle description and wheeling needs as per Sonoran Steel’s site. As Jon stated above “Steve recommends certain setups for a reason, and I've found his suggestions to be accurate and worthwhile”. Don’t bother sourcing the parts yourself, much of the kit is custom fabbed. Quality, performance and customer service are well worth the price.
You could have the front end done by a shop and finish the rest in your garage. Plenty of write-ups around here to get you going.
You could have the front end done by a shop and finish the rest in your garage. Plenty of write-ups around here to get you going.
03-20-2008, 02:34 PM
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Buy the kit that matches your vehicle description and wheeling needs as per Sonoran Steel’s site. As Jon stated above “Steve recommends certain setups for a reason, and I've found his suggestions to be accurate and worthwhile”. Don’t bother sourcing the parts yourself, much of the kit is custom fabbed. Quality, performance and customer service are well worth the price.
You could have the front end done by a shop and finish the rest in your garage. Plenty of write-ups around here to get you going.
You could have the front end done by a shop and finish the rest in your garage. Plenty of write-ups around here to get you going.
Cheers
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