3" lift: Aftermarket Sway bar & rear control arms needed?
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3" lift: Aftermarket Sway bar & rear control arms needed?
I'm considering a cheap 3" lift for my runners. If it goes well on one I will install it on the other.
I'll get right to my question: with the 2.5" coil spacers I plan on using in the rear, will I find myself in Need of aftermarket REAR control arms and a aftermarket sway bar?
I plan on 3" BJ spacers in front, and from what I've read I will need longer shocks ( any recommendations? Planning on using the skyjacker set of 4 https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyota-4runner/90-95- ), I won't need longer brake lines, or driveshafts, and my CV axles will be OK despite being near their limits.
That leaves sway bar and REAR control arms that I'm worried about. Couldn't find any info on aftermarket control arms for rear axle or at what lift height they become necessary, so I'm posting here. By looking at them, I think they will be OK 2.5" lower, although it will certainly alter the axle geometry.
The sway bar on the other hand, looks like it won't work.
Thanks in advance,
Nate, Reno NV.
This red one has the rear end sag, so I'll probably do new coils while I'm at it. Not sure how difficult that's going to be for a driveway mechanic. Only 116K miles.
I'll get right to my question: with the 2.5" coil spacers I plan on using in the rear, will I find myself in Need of aftermarket REAR control arms and a aftermarket sway bar?
I plan on 3" BJ spacers in front, and from what I've read I will need longer shocks ( any recommendations? Planning on using the skyjacker set of 4 https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyota-4runner/90-95- ), I won't need longer brake lines, or driveshafts, and my CV axles will be OK despite being near their limits.
That leaves sway bar and REAR control arms that I'm worried about. Couldn't find any info on aftermarket control arms for rear axle or at what lift height they become necessary, so I'm posting here. By looking at them, I think they will be OK 2.5" lower, although it will certainly alter the axle geometry.
The sway bar on the other hand, looks like it won't work.
Thanks in advance,
Nate, Reno NV.
This red one has the rear end sag, so I'll probably do new coils while I'm at it. Not sure how difficult that's going to be for a driveway mechanic. Only 116K miles.
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Alright found the info for my panhard situation :http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/CoilSpringSpacer.shtml#PanhardDropBrkt
I'm going to pull the trigger on ordering parts and see where I'm at with the control arms when I get there.
I'm going to pull the trigger on ordering parts and see where I'm at with the control arms when I get there.
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