So, I would like to lift my 92' 4Runner. My plan was simply to buy 4" blocks and some U-bolts and put them in/under the leafspring.Then, put a 3" leveling kit on the front end. Is there any reason that anyone would advise against this? I figure the expensive lift kits are safer and better quality but is that the main difference? As I'm not quite ready to dump thousands of dollars into this machine yet. Thanks!

 

Well I would highly advise against that seeing as how your 4runner doesn't have leaf springs...

 

yeah our 4runners don't have leaf springs...

 

 

Sorry! The springs*/coils. I had a buddy that used hockey pucks. I wouldn't use hockey pucks and would use something of a higher quality. I know its not advised to do, but for a cheap alternative to a lift until I'm ready to get a real lift, any suggestions?

 

the thing with lift blocks is that they serve no purpose except to clear larger tires. You don't gain and travel, flex, ride quality ect. And when used, they are essentially like walking on a pair of stilts. They make you really tippy and unstable. Thats a quick and easy on blocks. For the purpose of clearing bigger tires so you can cruise the pavement, you'll be fine. But if you really want to use your runner off road and gain the benefits, you'll need a real lift...one of those expensive ones that serve more purpose than just clearing tires.

As for cheap alternative. Put your money into the piggy bank and start saving. I'm a big fan of "buy it once, buy it right" If you do the cheapest thing now, spend a bit more in a few months, then a bit more ect. It will end up costing you way more in the long run and also take longer to get the final result you want. Figure out what you want, budget for it, save, and do it right.

 

+1 this.

Our trucks are already pretty high up for a factory truck imo. I'd be more worried about making sure your truck is running tip top.... saving up for SAS, lockers, and a real lift. No point in lifting your truck up 4"+ and have it on stock wheels/tires making it look like you have a monster truck with bicycle tires on it.

 

Cheap?
... body lift.

 

NONONONONO!!!!!! body lifts are for full size mall cruisers who blow diesel smoke at everyone and have truck nutz, chrome and flat brimmed hats.

So lets say you do get your basic, just to clear tires, lift done. Just for easy numbers, lets say it costs $500. THen you have to align it $100, then you need big tires to fill the big holes you made, $800 used, then you feel invinsible and break a cv axle. $$$ It ads up fast, just put the money into the piggy bank and you'll get what you want faster.

 

If your looking for a cheap lift.... try googling lift for 92 4runner. Weird thought, but give it a try.

I understand why your asking for advise, cause you dont even know WTF is under your truck.

But if your not crazy about performance, just get a suspension lift kit. There not that much and there ok. If you ok with ok.

 

Read this
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-guide-155339/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...tickys-242840/

 

I don't think there is even one u-bolt on that truck... What purpose would they serve? I'd suggest you lay under neath the truck and take a look aroud before you decide to buy a lift...

 

It been covered here many times LC coils in the rear and balljoint spacers in the front
You will not get 4" in the front but if you crank the tbars you will get 3 in the front and 4 in the rear
Spacer are not going to help already sagging rear coil springs
Also make sure you get some longer shocks

 

make it run good, save cash, SAS, lock, gear, leaf spring swap, call it done,

 

This.

:wabbit2:

 

A spacer will do pretty good for the rear, actually, if combined with new shocks. Usually by the time the rear springs are sagged out, the shocks are shot too. I have 1.25" spacers on the rear of mine and I don't bottom out or hit the bumpstops.

I do agree, however, with everyone else telling you to find out what's actually holding your rig up before buying stuff to lift it. BJ spacers and Land Cruiser springs or Old Man Emu springs are a great way to go, keeps it low enough to be stable, tall enough to run 33's if you're willing to trim a little or not drive off road.

Let's also find out why you want to lift it. Clearance for tires? Looks? High speed off road? Crawling?