Suspension lift kit

Nebrkid817 · 06-05-2008, 05:20 PM

Hi i am looking at installing a 4'' suspension lift from rough country on my '88 4X4 pickup w/ 22RE engine (xtra cab)... I already know that i am going to need new gears My question is ... do you need gears both front and rear ?? if so what ratio will i need and where will a good place be to get them i am planning on putting 33's on my 15X8 rims any other input would be greatly appreciated

bigarms23 · 06-05-2008, 05:26 PM

yes you are going to want to regear both the front and rear with 488s and try randys ring and pinion

Nebrkid817 · 06-05-2008, 05:28 PM

ok thanks i appreciate it are there any other concerns that i might have with installing a suspension lift

Nebrkid817 · 06-05-2008, 06:31 PM

Another question i have is i am not sure if i have an independant front suspension or not, how can i tell?

4x4YOTA · 06-05-2008, 07:32 PM

solid axle was 79-85
IFS was 86-95
so if you have an 88 you have IFS

Nebrkid817 · 06-06-2008, 07:17 AM

thanks a lot guys i appreciate it .............. also how can i tell what size differential i have so i know which gears to get??

ChickN · 06-06-2008, 08:09 AM

you have 4:10's front and rear!

camo31"10.50" · 06-06-2008, 08:12 AM

you have the toyota 8in. in the rear..and the 7.5in. in the front

Nebrkid817 · 06-06-2008, 12:47 PM

thanks camo thats what i was refering to

norcalsvx · 06-07-2008, 11:14 AM

do a search on lifts, most people run a cheaper lift (bj spacers/torsions) and save for a SAS (or long travel) if you going to do any 4 wheeling. IMO the 4" lift kit is a waste of money.

06-05-2008, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nebrkid817 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska Posts: 55	Suspension lift kit Hi i am looking at installing a 4'' suspension lift from rough country on my '88 4X4 pickup w/ 22RE engine (xtra cab)... I already know that i am going to need new gears My question is ... do you need gears both front and rear ?? if so what ratio will i need and where will a good place be to get them i am planning on putting 33's on my 15X8 rims any other input would be greatly appreciated __________________ Nebrkid817 '88 4X4 Pickup Xtra Cab 2.4L 4cyl. 22RE w/ BFG All-Terrains All Stock

06-05-2008, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigarms23 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: mountains of truckee ca Posts: 823	yes you are going to want to regear both the front and rear with 488s and try randys ring and pinion __________________ 1988sr5v6 4runner with chevy axles 513 gears dual cases overall 300to1 ratio 36mtzs 5inch lift detroits 1988sr5v6 4runner with a 4inch allpro longtravel sas with detroit rear a ls in front and 33s 1985 sr5 4runner 8inch lift 39.5 boggers 529s detroits front and rear and triple transfer cases with a final crawl ratio of 2828to 1(sold)

06-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nebrkid817 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska Posts: 55	ok thanks i appreciate it are there any other concerns that i might have with installing a suspension lift __________________ Nebrkid817 '88 4X4 Pickup Xtra Cab 2.4L 4cyl. 22RE w/ BFG All-Terrains All Stock

06-05-2008, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Nebrkid817 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska Posts: 55	Another question i have is i am not sure if i have an independant front suspension or not, how can i tell? __________________ Nebrkid817 '88 4X4 Pickup Xtra Cab 2.4L 4cyl. 22RE w/ BFG All-Terrains All Stock

06-05-2008, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
4x4YOTA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: colorado Posts: 612	solid axle was 79-85 IFS was 86-95 so if you have an 88 you have IFS __________________ mine 81 Toyota 4x4 short bed (restoring) 83 Toyota 4x4 short bed (parting out) 94 Toyota 4x4 extended cab (sold) 82 Toyota 4x4 short bed (RIP) dads 82 Toyota 4x4 long bed (work truck) 82 Toyota 4x4 short bed (RIP) Last edited by 4x4YOTA : 06-05-2008 at 08:11 PM.

06-06-2008, 07:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nebrkid817 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska Posts: 55	thanks a lot guys i appreciate it .............. also how can i tell what size differential i have so i know which gears to get?? __________________ Nebrkid817 '88 4X4 Pickup Xtra Cab 2.4L 4cyl. 22RE w/ BFG All-Terrains All Stock

06-06-2008, 08:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
ChickN Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 46	you have 4:10's front and rear!

06-06-2008, 08:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
camo31"10.50" Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vian, OK Posts: 673	you have the toyota 8in. in the rear..and the 7.5in. in the front __________________ 1986 Toyota 4x4 extra cab pickup stock 22R 5spd with 35,000 miles on a complete rebuild pushin 200PSI in every cylinder...31x10.50 swamper TSL's (muddin shoes) Kelly Safari SUV (street shoes) 1980 Toyota 4x4 20R/L43 combo not in the best of shape...but gets me wherever the '86 wont.. :)...still not sure if i want to part with it just yet..(FOR SALE!)

06-06-2008, 12:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nebrkid817 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Plattsmouth, Nebraska Posts: 55	thanks camo thats what i was refering to __________________ Nebrkid817 '88 4X4 Pickup Xtra Cab 2.4L 4cyl. 22RE w/ BFG All-Terrains All Stock

06-07-2008, 11:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
norcalsvx Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alpine--GRASS valley, CA Posts: 2,148	do a search on lifts, most people run a cheaper lift (bj spacers/torsions) and save for a SAS (or long travel) if you going to do any 4 wheeling. IMO the 4" lift kit is a waste of money. __________________ 1994 toy 22re- http://www.yotatech.com/f86/nocalsvx-s-94-toy-104593/ 2006 Subaru Forester XT -some mods/awd 5spd 1994 Subaru SVX- hwy runner 84 RX7- drag car build

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