View Poll Results: Should I lift my 4Runner?
No, it looks fine stock!
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Hell yah, lift it! Stock sucks dood!
33
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To Lift Or Not To Lift?
03-23-2003, 09:08 PM
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To Lift Or Not To Lift?
Just wanted all of your opinions, I did some Photochopping. 2" (or so) lift for the 4Runner or not?
Al
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03-23-2003, 09:17 PM
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Man this is killing you, isn't it?!? 
I say go for it. That pic looks lilke a little more than just 2", but I'd still vote for the lift!
I hope to get my OME's this week....
I say go for it. That pic looks lilke a little more than just 2", but I'd still vote for the lift!
I hope to get my OME's this week....
LIFT IT!!
03-24-2003, 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by mertztr
Man this is killing you, isn't it?!?
I say go for it. That pic looks lilke a little more than just 2", but I'd still vote for the lift!
I hope to get my OME's this week....
Man this is killing you, isn't it?!?
I say go for it. That pic looks lilke a little more than just 2", but I'd still vote for the lift!
I hope to get my OME's this week....
Hah, Tom. I'm doing it either way, I was just curious what others thought. 
03-24-2003, 08:51 AM
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Originally posted by delboy
Yeah! Looks like you have about 4" of lift in that pic, but your handywork is better thatn coreys wheels( he! he!). Go for it. You wont regret it!
Delboy
Yeah! Looks like you have about 4" of lift in that pic, but your handywork is better thatn coreys wheels( he! he!). Go for it. You wont regret it!
Delboy
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03-24-2003, 12:19 PM
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And as soon as you remove your running boards, it would look even higher!!
On my 2nd gen, I went from 235's on chrome rims to 265's on factory aluminums nad pulled the running boards at the same time. I had a few friends ask me how I EVER got a lift on my rig in one day!!! It looks like it's a mile up in the air...... hmmm, come to think about it, a lighter color like that, it'd look even higher than it really is.
On my 2nd gen, I went from 235's on chrome rims to 265's on factory aluminums nad pulled the running boards at the same time. I had a few friends ask me how I EVER got a lift on my rig in one day!!! It looks like it's a mile up in the air...... hmmm, come to think about it, a lighter color like that, it'd look even higher than it really is.
03-24-2003, 12:29 PM
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Unless I get sliders (which WILL happen one day) the boards won't be coming off.
The vehicle gets too dirty w/o them & no front mud flaps and people (I.E. the gf) already complain that it's difficult to climb into. I'd never hear the end of it.
The vehicle gets too dirty w/o them & no front mud flaps and people (I.E. the gf) already complain that it's difficult to climb into. I'd never hear the end of it.
03-24-2003, 12:48 PM
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This is an argument about looks isn't it? What is this? 
When it comes to looks, I'm all for leaving things just as they are. I'm contemplating an OME kit for my '85, but it's only for the bump-absorption and control, not for height (or looks).
Eric
When it comes to looks, I'm all for leaving things just as they are. I'm contemplating an OME kit for my '85, but it's only for the bump-absorption and control, not for height (or looks).
Eric
03-24-2003, 12:52 PM
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(I.E. the gf) already complain that it's difficult to climb into. I'd never hear the end of it.
Good thing I have yet to hear a complaint from the gf about no running boards... they were the first thing I took off my truck (well, them and the bug deflector at the same time). oh well, I can't wait to get my lift!! Mike, where are you? 
03-24-2003, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by YoungFeller
This is an argument about looks isn't it? What is this?
When it comes to looks, I'm all for leaving things just as they are. I'm contemplating an OME kit for my '85, but it's only for the bump-absorption and control, not for height (or looks).
Eric
This is an argument about looks isn't it? What is this?
When it comes to looks, I'm all for leaving things just as they are. I'm contemplating an OME kit for my '85, but it's only for the bump-absorption and control, not for height (or looks).
Eric
My personal reasons for the lift are/would be:-looks
-upping the clearance
-the ability to put bigger tires on
(not necessarily in that order)
I'm doing the lift regardless of the results of the poll. I just wanted to know some of the opinions out there, is all.
Al
03-24-2003, 01:34 PM
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Awesome! Don't forget the write-up & the pics.
Originally posted by mertztr
My OME's came in today, can't wait to get them installed!
My OME's came in today, can't wait to get them installed!
03-24-2003, 05:46 PM
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H, I think your rig would still "look higher" than it really is. If you go w/ sliders and they are black... it sort of blends in and "gets lost" on the bottom of your rig.... I think you'll see what I mean. Why not crop another pic for us? Just black-out your running boards, shrink the pics and side by side them for comparison. Can you add about an 1/8 in. or so of black around the tires too?? Simulate some taller treads for us??
I like your rig... sharp. I sort of regret not getting a 3rd gen.....
I like your rig... sharp. I sort of regret not getting a 3rd gen.....
03-24-2003, 09:48 PM
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Well I fixed the original pictures. If you refresh them in your browser now, it looks more realistic.
Here's the old pic, which would be more like a 3" or 4" lift:
I haven't got a chance yet to Photochop sliders and 33s, but soon...
Al
Here's the old pic, which would be more like a 3" or 4" lift:
I haven't got a chance yet to Photochop sliders and 33s, but soon...
Al
02-07-2004, 11:58 AM
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How much more highway noise with lift if any?
Also, reduced gas mileage?
Just curious and looking for reasons to lift mine also.
I rarely go camping and no trails that i'm aware of here.....man i hate u guys.....
Also, reduced gas mileage?
Just curious and looking for reasons to lift mine also.
I rarely go camping and no trails that i'm aware of here.....man i hate u guys.....
02-07-2004, 12:33 PM
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2 inches of lift is good for a daily driver if you ask me. I think that 33's look great on any generation of 4Runner or Tacoma. Not so big it screems Yeeeehawwww, but enough bigger than stock that it looks agressive.
Just my opinion.
-Keith
Just my opinion.
-Keith
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