WANTED: Detailed Lift Write-up

Stump1883 · 06-13-2003, 08:24 AM

I've been into everyones web sites who I know have dne lifts but there are no really detailed lift write ups. I need a fairly detaile lift wite up, with or without pictures, it would be better with but if there is one without I will go with that too. I'm getting ready to take my lift off and I want to do it on my own instead of paying soeone another $300+ to take out what they already installed. I'm taking my lift out because I need to get down to stock height so I can sell my baby and get into another 4Runner, this one is gona be 4x4 no more 4WD envy for me. I'm looking at 400 bucks for stck size tires and I want to reduce the cost of the lifted --> stock conersion.

Please, please help me ou if you can, any good write ups woud be a help, also any suggestions of how hard/complicated this proccess might be for 2 somewhat mechanically inclined guys to prform. Also if there is anyone in the Greensboro, High Point NC area that could hlp me out, let me know.

Thanks in advance guys, I know where I can ALWAYS relay on.

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Beachrunner · 06-13-2003, 02:45 PM

If you need help let me know... It will be a learning experience for me too.

WATRD · 06-13-2003, 02:51 PM

You may want to specify which lift combination you have, so folks can figure out which write ups you will be needing. I could steer you to a writeup for the Trailmaster 6" install, but somehow I suspect that is not what you are seeking...

If you are referring to the spacers listed in your sig, then just do a Google search on Tacoma Spacer Lift and you will find more write ups then you can shake a stick at.

prolax13 · 06-14-2003, 02:28 PM

I believe Stump is looking for a write up on how to install Downey HD Rear Springs and Cornfed Spacers so that he can remove them from his rig.

Id be willing to drive up there and assist if the time was right Stump. What all will you be getting rid of from that rig of yours? Should you end up getting a 4WD 2nd Gen there might be a few things I could buy off you.

Stump1883 · 06-14-2003, 03:13 PM

Thanks guys,I found some good write ups about the front spacers, they are all on Taco's but that is good enough to me. I just need some help with the rear springs, all theTaco' write ups are leaf springs and no help to me.

Polax thanks for the ofer, I'l let ya know, I might be doing it at my mechanic's place and if I do that it'll just be me and one of my friends(I don't wann crowd his shop), but if I find a way to do it at my house I will let ya know and then you could come up here and gie me a hand and learn some from my mitakes, then you could possibly do your own lift when you get the $$$ for the SWA's.

I will be getting a 4x4 3rd gen sorry man, all my stuff is coming with me on this one, luckly I kept all the stock parts and never got around to selling it all. The only thing I need to locate is a set of stock rear shocks, I tossed them but kept the front. Sorry man, but like I told Darren in my e-mail, I might be switching up to OMEshocks and springs, so my spacers will go to him first and then the Bils. and Downey's are yours if your still in the market, that will be more towards early or late fall. I'll keep in touch with both you guys about w/e goes on. Thanks again, everyone.

prolax13 · 06-14-2003, 08:22 PM

Stump: Actually, I may be getting my SAW/Downey lift this next week. Im back to work now and if this deal falls through, then by next Friday I will be riding 3" higher. Soon after, I will be getting my Bils (probably end of June) for the rear and, consequently, I will have an extra set of stock shocks (If you still need some, hit me up and Ill see if I can give em to ya for a few bucks.)

As for joining you guys in your removal, that would be great if its possible, otherwise Im sure I can make do with my friends out here.

Dave

Stump1883 · 06-15-2003, 12:46 PM

Does anyone know of a write up for the rear coil springs, the leaf springs aren't gona help me a bit. Are 90-05 Runners rear set-up anywhere near the same as 96-02's. I might be able to use a friend with some info about a 2nd gen to get the job done if they are the same or at least enough so that I can use his directions to get mine done. Sorry all that jiberish above might be a bit confusing. Thanks.

transalper · 06-15-2003, 07:28 PM

Start by jacking the rear of the truck by the frame and putting it on jack stands, support the diff with a jack, pull the wheels, disconnect the bottom shock mounts (the top shock mount may be a pain to get off, so this may add some time if you are swapping shocks), disconnect the sway bar end links, disconnect the panhard bar from the axle, disconnect the emergency brake from the center of the axle, and lower the axle. Watch so you don't lower it too much and put too much tension on the brake line. Springs should just pull right out. Putting em back in is the reverse. Took me no more than a couple hours to do the rear end Once the wheels are off, it only takes removing about six bolts to get the springs out.

Robinhood150 · 06-15-2003, 10:17 PM

The 2nd gen rear coil swap is pretty much the same as the 3rd gen. There are a couple writeups in the tech section and off-road.com has one too, by geiger. It's a piece of cake.

06-13-2003, 02:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beachrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: High Point, NC (Buckeye transplant) Posts: 373	If you need help let me know... It will be a learning experience for me too. __________________ 97 4Runner Limited (SOLD)

06-13-2003, 02:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	You may want to specify which lift combination you have, so folks can figure out which write ups you will be needing. I could steer you to a writeup for the Trailmaster 6" install, but somehow I suspect that is not what you are seeking... If you are referring to the spacers listed in your sig, then just do a Google search on Tacoma Spacer Lift and you will find more write ups then you can shake a stick at. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search Last edited by WATRD; 06-13-2003 at 02:53 PM.

06-14-2003, 02:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
prolax13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 602	I believe Stump is looking for a write up on how to install Downey HD Rear Springs and Cornfed Spacers so that he can remove them from his rig. Id be willing to drive up there and assist if the time was right Stump. What all will you be getting rid of from that rig of yours? Should you end up getting a 4WD 2nd Gen there might be a few things I could buy off you. __________________ 2000 4Runner Ltd. Performance: Funtional Borla Dual Exhaust, Deck-Plate Mod... Suspension: SAW Coilovers, Downey 3.5" HD Springs, OME 881 Shocks... Exterior: None (grill guard removed) Wheels/Tires: Mickey Thompson Classic II 16x8, BFGoodwrench 285/75/16 A/T KOs...

06-14-2003, 03:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stump1883 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point NC Posts: 2,150	Thanks guys,I found some good write ups about the front spacers, they are all on Taco's but that is good enough to me. I just need some help with the rear springs, all theTaco' write ups are leaf springs and no help to me. Polax thanks for the ofer, I'l let ya know, I might be doing it at my mechanic's place and if I do that it'll just be me and one of my friends(I don't wann crowd his shop), but if I find a way to do it at my house I will let ya know and then you could come up here and gie me a hand and learn some from my mitakes, then you could possibly do your own lift when you get the $$$ for the SWA's. I will be getting a 4x4 3rd gen sorry man, all my stuff is coming with me on this one, luckly I kept all the stock parts and never got around to selling it all. The only thing I need to locate is a set of stock rear shocks, I tossed them but kept the front. Sorry man, but like I told Darren in my e-mail, I might be switching up to OMEshocks and springs, so my spacers will go to him first and then the Bils. and Downey's are yours if your still in the market, that will be more towards early or late fall. I'll keep in touch with both you guys about w/e goes on. Thanks again, everyone. __________________ 97' 4Runner LTD -With a few toys

06-14-2003, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
prolax13 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 602	Stump: Actually, I may be getting my SAW/Downey lift this next week. Im back to work now and if this deal falls through, then by next Friday I will be riding 3" higher. Soon after, I will be getting my Bils (probably end of June) for the rear and, consequently, I will have an extra set of stock shocks (If you still need some, hit me up and Ill see if I can give em to ya for a few bucks.) As for joining you guys in your removal, that would be great if its possible, otherwise Im sure I can make do with my friends out here. Dave __________________ 2000 4Runner Ltd. Performance: Funtional Borla Dual Exhaust, Deck-Plate Mod... Suspension: SAW Coilovers, Downey 3.5" HD Springs, OME 881 Shocks... Exterior: None (grill guard removed) Wheels/Tires: Mickey Thompson Classic II 16x8, BFGoodwrench 285/75/16 A/T KOs...

06-15-2003, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stump1883 Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Point NC Posts: 2,150	Does anyone know of a write up for the rear coil springs, the leaf springs aren't gona help me a bit. Are 90-05 Runners rear set-up anywhere near the same as 96-02's. I might be able to use a friend with some info about a 2nd gen to get the job done if they are the same or at least enough so that I can use his directions to get mine done. Sorry all that jiberish above might be a bit confusing. Thanks. __________________ 97' 4Runner LTD -With a few toys

06-15-2003, 07:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
transalper Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 430	Rear coils are pretty straight forward Start by jacking the rear of the truck by the frame and putting it on jack stands, support the diff with a jack, pull the wheels, disconnect the bottom shock mounts (the top shock mount may be a pain to get off, so this may add some time if you are swapping shocks), disconnect the sway bar end links, disconnect the panhard bar from the axle, disconnect the emergency brake from the center of the axle, and lower the axle. Watch so you don't lower it too much and put too much tension on the brake line. Springs should just pull right out. Putting em back in is the reverse. Took me no more than a couple hours to do the rear end Once the wheels are off, it only takes removing about six bolts to get the springs out. __________________ Jay - 97 4Runner SR5 V6 Auto Air/E Lockers, OME, Revos, ARB bull bar, Superwinch X9, sliders, etc . . .

06-15-2003, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Robinhood150 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wandering around Phoenix Posts: 6,043	The 2nd gen rear coil swap is pretty much the same as the 3rd gen. There are a couple writeups in the tech section and off-road.com has one too, by geiger. It's a piece of cake. __________________ Steve. '93 4Runner V6 Auto 4x4 Robinhood's Lair. \|\| Gettin' Off 4wd Club member Lots for sale:5.29 ARB IFS third member... Click Sierra Club policy: [A reason to close trails] ...Physical soil damage, often readily visible, resulting in: a. Erosion, causing soil loss and damage to stream banks, streams, and fish habitat... Lesson...Stay on the TRAIL!

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