90inworks

im wanting to go with a 3'' body lift for my 93 p/u 4x4. i found a complete kit on jcwhitney.com for 120$ not sure of the brand heres the link.. http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...003436/c-10101

is it a good deal my budget is about 150$

help is appreciated

thanks

Elton

i wouldint go more than 1'' body lift my self also 4crawler has really nice ones

90inworks

how would it be a 1'' lift if i buy a 3''?????

Elton

also whats your budget and theres a few safer ways of getting lift

90inworks

well 200 at the most i dont know how much im goin to off road my truck but when i do i want some thing to work.

04 Rocko Taco

a 3" BL is not really the best way to get 3" of lift, sure it does get it, but it is prone to breaking, and gets no performance gains other than the ability for larger tires, it doesnt even net you any ground clearance cause your diffs and frame and everything are still WAY down there where they have always been... no offense but you may want to do a little homework on lifts first. Even spacers and AAL's are better than 3" BL.

coot

I have a 95 4runner and I have the performance accessories 3 inch body lift on my truck. My truck had to be professionally installed in order for it to work which means you might have to pay some extra in labor. Anyway I think the performance accessories kit is a solid kit and is def a good set up for your ride. The only question I have is what is your reason for wanting the lift? I wanted mine mainly for bigger tires and such. But if you dont want bigger tires, then I would go with a suspension lift. The suspension lift will lift your WHOLE vehicle, and not just the body of the truck. The only down fall of a suspension lift is that they can easily run around 800-1000 bucks if not more, especially for yotas. I guess it all depends on what you want out of the lift. I hope this helps.

Coot

90inworks

well i want to go to 35'' tires. i would like to get a lift but dont have the money at the time and wont for a while. like i said before im not going to off road this truck often. i plan on later on geting a older beat up yota to off road. thanks for every ones help so far.

rocket

iTrader: (1)

He means he wouldn't get a 3" BL but rather get a 1". I agree.
Unless you lift your gas tank and drive train too, a 3" BL is stupid.

Read some good info here... http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/ProductLine.shtml

rocket

iTrader: (1)

Are you going to regear with those 35" tires?

90inworks

would i need to regear? so a body lift wont do much huh? well im glad i asked on here before i bought one.
thanks for every ones help

rocket

iTrader: (1)

If you don't regear, your truck will be about as fast as bicycle.

Paul H.

You will see a dramtic drop in performance when you go to 35's unless you regear.

90inworks

ok whats a giid tire size for it siting stock?

Elton

31s also ive seen 33s do better than 35s

91TPU

i have a 91 ext cab with 31's and i think thier plenty big, and when aired down for offroading get some great traction.

90inworks

ok i think ill put the money towards some new rubber then.
thanks for all the help

coot

Yeah I second that, 31s will be fine to drive in, I currently have 33s and man there is quite a bit of change in the RPM, needless to say when I go to 35s, I will def have to have my gears changed up.

Coot

91ToyTrck

If you want to run a good tire size stock. Try searching for 33x10.50s. I'm running those on my truck completely stock. I have been very happy with them. There aren't many companies out there, but BFG's have always been nice to me over 3 trucks.

They even make a 35x10.50 in SSR . . . Just to let you know.

I'd search around the boards. There are lots of things such as spacers and aal/shackles that can do a good lift vs a 3inch body lift. You could also with a 2inch body lift and 2inch drivetrain (along with gas tank) lift. This is a great site with lots of information. If you want any other info then check out www.toyotaoffroad.com They are great people too.

BearsRunner

I completely agree with no body lift. They suck! I had a 2" BL on my 94 P/U and a 2" suspension lift,Torsions and AAL. I liked going fast offroad and man; the cab and entire truck would shake so bad. Now on the road if I hit a pot hole, I think to myself damn I wish I never put that stupid BL on. Now the truck sits until I can take care of it, only drive my runner these days. Good luck.