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Old 04-11-2009, 03:18 PM
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How many inches is this lift?

Hello I'm new and just got my 87 4runner repainted. This is the look I am after. Any idea what size lift this is and what kit do I buy? Thanks.

http://www.roughcountry.com/suspensi...r_86-89_5.html

http://www.downeyoff-road.com/Suspen...s/1986-95.html

http://www.wabfab.org/products/suspension/saskit.htm

http://www.wabfab.org/products/IFSlifts/IFS.htm


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Looks like Scott Wilson's old 4Runner:
- http://staff.4x4wire.com/swilson/mods/

2" body plus probably 4"-5" suspension lift.
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Originally Posted by 4Crawler
Looks like Scott Wilson's old 4Runner:
- http://staff.4x4wire.com/swilson/mods/

2" body plus probably 4"-5" suspension lift.

Thanks for the info. I guess it isn't as easy as buying a kit and installing it, eh?


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In case you didn't know, the picture you posted is of a solid front axle 4runner you have a different suspension set up in your 87 called independent front suspension. Doesn't answer your question, but is somewhat related

SAS - solid front axle suspension and IFS - independent front axle suspension? ... sorry major newb.

if this is true, is it possible to have that type of height with an IFS like mine?

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Originally Posted by Jojo|DPE
if this is true, is it possible to have that type of height with an IFS like mine?
Probably, but I hope this is going to be just a mall crawler!! Even if it is youll be doing front end maintenance at every oil change.
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Originally Posted by Jojo|DPE
Thanks for the info. I guess it isn't as easy as buying a kit and installing it, eh?





SAS - solid front axle suspension and IFS - independent front axle suspension? ... sorry major newb.
Yes.

if this is true, is it possible to have that type of height with an IFS like mine?
Yes, you can get a 4" IFS bracket lift kit, most of the major off-road parts mfgs. offer them, Rancho, Superlift, ProComp, etc.
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and if your lucky..you can find a used 6" ifs kit swimmin around on ebay or craigslist.com
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sas it no ifs
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If you're going to give it that much life it would be cheaper to SAS it. a 4inch ifs lift is like 8 to 1200 so you might as well do it right.
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Originally Posted by Jojo|DPE
Any idea what size lift this is and what kit do I buy?
THIS ONE !!!
http://www.wabfab.org/products/suspension/saskit.htm






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Originally Posted by 4rnr
Probably, but I hope this is going to be just a mall crawler!! Even if it is youll be doing front end maintenance at every oil change.

The only front end maintenance I need to do after wheeling is an alignment sometimes. I'm rolling 37's on 4" IFS suspension and 3" body lift.

But yeah if I was just starting with a stock truck and I could afford it I would do an SAS. If you're going to keep it IFS, just do a 4" bracket lift, 33's and regear and I think you'll be alright. My 2.
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