I've got an '86 4x4 pickup and I was wondering if there was a way to get my suspension lifted enough to clear 33's without having to buy an expensive lift kit.

 

you could check out craigslist or ebay for someone selling a lift kit, or buy a 2" bracket kit or 2-3" body lift from some vendor.
I found a 4" suspension lift on craigslist for 400 bucks a little over a year ago with all the parts I needed.

 

do you plan on wheeling it? if so those arent your best options...
if you want wheelability you should do some ball joint spacers and lift springs in the rear

 

oh yeah! you wanted a cheap way, in that case id recomend ball joint spacers with add a leafs in the rear

 

Or a 3 inch body lift for 12.5" wide, for 10.5" you can run 33's with minimal rubbing.

 

yeah, that too.

 

Keep in mind the additional issues that could possibly come with the 3 inch body lift. Keep in mind you get what you pay for.

 

33x10.50" tires can be run with some minor trimming/beating of the inner fender. Possibly a 1" body lift to clear.

A wider 33x12.50 will require around 3" of lift to clear, depending on what kind of rim you use. The farther they stick out, the more they will rub.

A good cheap lift combo would be:

1.5" bj spacers up front, will add some lift while driving round the street, will also add about the same in increased travel.

Add-a-leaf (long style) or longer rear shackles for the rear. (Don't forget to make an LSPV lift bracket or you will have bad rear brakes).

And a 2-3" body lift to clear everything.

Beware of alot of the body lift haters on here. I have run mine for over a year and its great! Never have to worry about it All issues were worked out in the first week of having it in the truck.

 

For 33s you need at least a 3" body lift and a 5" solid axle swap.

 

No, thats for 31x10.50"s...

 

Although I would never do this myself if you turn up the torsion bars and put a 1-2" body lift on it they would clear just fine.

 

thanks guys. I'm probablly just going to spend the money an a rough country 4.5" kit. although I appreciate the help.

 

rough country..the name says it all....rough

 

will you be wheeling it?

 

if its just forlooks i think a cheap lift like rough countrywould be fine but like gilby said youget what you payfor

 

actually quite the opposite...those kits arent cheap by any means...for what you get

 

Yep, those kits are pretty pricey - Bj spacers and a body lift would acomplish the same amount of lift, be stronger and cost less

 

Check this one out...
http://www.wabfab.org/products/IFSlifts/IFS.htm
2" Lift Kit, 1986-1989 4Runner - $239.99 + $20 S/H
Included in kit:
- 2" Lift Front Spacers, CNC Machined from T-6 6061 Aluminum
- (8) ball joint bolts
- 2" Lift rear add-a-leafs
- Brake Proportioning Valve bracket
- Installation instructions

With a nice 1-2" BL you should be able to clear 33's.

 

i clear 32s stock and i could clear 33s i bet...but thats on a second gen