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Old 04-22-2014, 12:57 PM
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lift question

thinking of getting a 95 4runner what do i need to lift it 4"?
coming from jeep where you need syes and new drive shafts is it the same kinda thing?
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4" is a big lift... If you want to do it right you can get a full suspension lift but it will cost over a grand... There are many BODY LIFTS for these vehicles (but I dont like body lifts) or you can do what I was considering by getting some coil spacers in the front of my truck (which can give about 3" lift) and do a ZUK mod in the rear which should also give a nice lift... The rest would be up to the torsion bars...

For a 4" lift you will need to drop the front diff some so to not damage the shaft...

Good luck.
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I bought a pro-comp2 4inch lift kit from 4wheelparts.com came with everything you need including 4 adj. shocks 1200 plus tax then paid a friend 200 bucks to install it , but most shops will charge you about 400-500 for installation .
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Your answer is here"
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...tickys-242840/
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Rough country lift comes with shocks but has rear blocks I'd do chevy 63' gives same height and raise torsion bars little in front so it doesn't rub if you're running 33's if you plan on keeping ifs for sometime 63's are worth it in my opinion. Lift kit cost 700ish. Lift kit took me overall a day to do with a friend of mine
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It's a 2nd Gen 4Runner.

Dropzones info so far is the best, good read with lots of info. Pay particular attention to: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-guide-155339/

Here is a great link for 4Runners.https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-thread-41616/

TeaMJPx - these trucks (of this vintage) do not have coils in the front!

Clok - nice that you pointed the OP to where you purchased your lift, (only the front will work for a 95 Runner), but this will get the OP started on 1 of many options!

Edionne13 - Another option for the front, but again no rear leafs on a 2nd gen 4Runner.

I went with 1.5" BJ spacers, 4" Procomp coils, and Rancho lift shocks to match. All the needed info for this lift is in the link that I provided above. You will also need longer swaybar endlinks, panhard bar drop, and longer flex lines.

There are lots of lift choices/manufacturers/suppliers out there. Given all these choices and with the vast knowledge on Yotatech, there is a correct choice for the lift you want/need to accomplish!

But... The real question that no one has asked yet is - What is the overall intent/use for your Runner? This information will help in directing you to the proper information!

I however have a couple questions!
1) What engine/tranny/gearing is in this 4Runner?
2) What tire size do you plan on running?
3) What kind of budget do you have for lifting etc?

Hope this helps!
Larry

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Originally Posted by clok
I bought a pro-comp2 4inch lift kit from 4wheelparts.com came with everything you need including 4 adj. shocks 1200 plus tax then paid a friend 200 bucks to install it , but most shops will charge you about 400-500 for installation .
My kit came with the 4inch lift rear springs included with the kit .
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Yesm but 2nd Gen Runners are coil sprung in the rear! A lot of work to swap from coils to leafs.
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So I want to buy a 4in rough country lift an put 33"in tires on it but I wish I knew what it would look like cause I don't want a ridiculous sized lift
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Originally Posted by Zach1993
So I want to buy a 4in rough country lift an put 33"in tires on it but I wish I knew what it would look like cause I don't want a ridiculous sized lift
i bet you might find one or two pics of a 3rd Gen truck with a 4" lift and 33's here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...r-pics-119726/
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Or here... All 4Runners
[url]https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/post-pics-90-95-4runner-ifs-lifted-pics-193548/[.url]
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