Gt4r97

Nothing extreme but I'm looking to lift my bone stock 97 Runner a bit, folks!!! Just a quick question needing a quick answer though - are the Toytec Ultimate Lift(me want!) upfront set < 2.0" a good match for OME 906/60028 on the rears...or?

That's the question-THANKS!

kball

I think that would work well. You'll just have to adjust the fronts to the right height to match or lower to give rake on the back end. The 906's should give you at least 1.5 - 2" of lift.

Gt4r97

Thanks much, KBall! Also, would you know how the Toytect Ultimate Lift, at the lowest possible settings, stands compare to ie. 99 4runner front stock coils?

*** I'm looking at your sig and I'm curious...how do you like it. Do you have more pics of your rig?

Thanks Again!

kball

The tall 99 coils are about 1" over stock coils so you would have to have the Toytec coilovers at the lowest setting. They advertise 0-3" so they should work with stock coils.

I love the lift. The front coilovers are fantastic. The rear 890's are stiff with the 60028 shocks but I don't have any weight in the back end except for the spare but I like it. It rides like a truck, like I think it should ride. I can't find any good pics that show a good profile to see the lift besides my avatar pic. Sorry

Gt4r97

No worries, KBall!

I put my order of the Toytec Ultimate Lift + 906/60028 Combo (Diff/Pahhard Drop, etc). Installing it this weekend if I find time.

compare to the initial stance, how far does your setup settled down since your install? Do you need wheel re-alignment after that just in case they sag a little bit?

Thanks
Gene

kball

I haven't measured it but just by looking I'd say it's settled no more than 1/2". I have not had an alignment done since the lift. I got the lifetime Firestone alignment so I could get it aligned but haven't. I don't think a little settling requires it.

Gt4r97

Hello All,

While waiting for my cs. pulley to arrive from the mail (overnighted it), I would like to take this chance to peek on my Toytec Ult. Lift install which was temporarily stalled by my TB install which put on hold due to broken Harmonic Balancer!

Well, I got the toytec ult. lift and EMU 906s ready for my rears. Q, do you guys put the old rubber cone together with the new springs, or, like what's on my mind, would just be okay to just replace cones with a 10mm spacers?

THANKS!

Gt4r97

For those who installed and adjusted their CO from default factory settings, does the upper collar the only one to be adjusted(up/down) and leave the lower collar as is (do not be move/no need to adjust)?

kball

If your coilovers are the same as mine the two collars are tightened together so you loosen them then adjust the top one which the spring is actually sitting on. Once you get the height you want you tighten the two collars together again to lock them.

Gt4r97

Hi K - HAPPY 4TH!

I'm in the process right now...please stay with me for this one for awhile cause I'm a little bit confuse...that's if you have time

Yep, mine have two collars and it came like they're set in the middle of the COs threaded portion. So if i turned both collars CCW, I going to lower the collars, the coil will expand, eventually this will raise the vehicle lift, right?

Otherwise, if I turn the collars CW, this will raise the collars, it compresses the coil, and this will lower the vehicle lift, no?

Please correct me if I'm wrong...

THANKS!

Edit: Pics added: If somebody who owns these COs chimes in, I'll greatly appreciate it!!!
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kball

You have the same ones I do. If you turn them clockwise (looking from the bottom) that will compress the spring and raise the truck. counterclockwise, lowering the collars will release the spring tension and lower the vehicle.

Gt4r97

Hmm...okay, but if you lower the collars, the coils expands...got it I think... I give it a try..but hold on, from the bottom you said not from the side like on the picture?

kball

Yes but you are lowering the tension on the spring so it doesn't push up as much.

Gt4r97

Alright, I turned the top collar(as in "easily" as I've already loosen the bottom collar).I noticed the coil turns with the top collar. Is that okay?

kball

I don't remember that happening with mine but I don't think it's an issue. Both top and bottom surfaces that the spring sits on are flat I believe so it should be fine.

Gt4r97

Alright man, I think i like this one better since the markings on the coils are now visible from the outside. *Bling*

Man, thanks once again...I'll take it from here!

Regards!
Gene

kball

Cool, have a great 4th!

Gt4r97

Hi All,

Just the other day, I made a big mistake installing my lift before our long trip. After installing, I went for alignment as well as tire balancing. Seems drove fine going home. Didn't really noticed the vibe during my short test drive due to maybe I was just too tired to.

Today, along I-90, I started noticing and confirmed I have a nasty vibe which is not normal to my truck. The cup holder rattles more than I like. The vibe on my seat was more than I was accustomed to. Well, It's too late to make a U-Turn now. From Seattle to Montana, I tried to take it easy on the gas; Tried to stay at 65mph though I noticed the Runner to have a HARD time to get going most esp. at the inclines - just doesn't have the usual power even with OD off!

Now currently checked-in in Montana for a night I was contemplating what my move tomorrow to make. I was thinking to bring the Runner to a shop around here in Montana for alignment and drivetrain check. Any YT guy(s ) local here could tip me some reputable shop to go within downtown area?

Anyways, the back was lifted around 2", while the front around meager 1.5" Also I installed diff. drop since I noticed a bit of lube spray underneath-and this helped.

On the rear, I installed panhard drop(w/o weld) despite being only 2" lift there. Is this bad? How's the possibility of this contributing to the vibe issue? Is the alignment(firestone) or even tire balancing can be possibly a contributor to this issue?

For the sake of me and my family's continuing, smooth and safe road trip, your comments and tips is very much appreciated!!!

Thanks much!

kball

2" of lift does not need a panhard drop. I've never heard of anyone not welding it on so I'd take that off.

I bet your vibration is wheel/tire balance. Have a tire shop check the balance.

Gt4r97

Yeah, you're right there about the panhard bar K* although it is less of my concern than the Diff. Drop which changed the differential orientation as I observed.

Maybe alignment...maybe tire balance - Discount tires did it the other day.

Well, do you think tire balance affects how the car response and power. In the hilly part of I-90 I noticed it lost its grunt climbing up!

We're in Bozeman right now and I have few auto repair shops am looking at right now.

Thanks!