here's a helpful thread I just remembered about https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/...trucks-124467/

 

Hmmm. Haven't totally abandoned it yet... Did your kit come with components that remedied the "extra" work or will I be making several trips to the store?

 

That thread is sooooo helpful! THANKS

 

Any information and/or products relating to body lifts can be found here http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

I personally went with the kit from Performance Accessories, but only because of time constraints. Basically, my friend and I only had two days to acquire the lift and install it, so we couldn't wait for 4crawler's lift. My kit came with everything needed. So far, I've been super pleased with my it. However, I would whole heatedly recommend 4crawler's kit over mine, if nothing else simply because Roger is a super helpful guy on these forums. In addition, you almost never hear anything bad about anything the guy sells.

 

I'm gonna follow the advice from the posted thread...
First, for looks, level the rear. You can do this by add a leafs, new springs (recomended), or shackles. Blocks are right out.

If you have a 90-95 4runner, you have coil springs, so either new springs or spacers are in order.

Add ball joint spacers, but RELAX the T-bars so your lower a-arms and steering geometry are stock. To re-emphasize, LOWER A-ARM and STEERING GEOMETRY SHOULD REMAIN STOCK.

Purchase a 2 inch body lift. I recommend 4-Crawler, as he is a vendor here, and it is always good to support our vendors.

Purchase a 2inch drive train lift. Again, 4 crawler is where its at.

Purchase a high clearance, 2inch drivetrain lift, transfer case crossmember and skid. I recommend Budbuilt, though use ANTISIEZE on all bolts.

Put on 33 inch tires.

This combination will give you added flex, clearance, and capability. It will not cost you and arm and a leg. It will keep your front end together the longest.

 

I've decided to start with a 4 Crawler 2" lift. Then get my new wheels and 33" tires on there.
After this, I'll then invest in ad a leafs and bj spacers.
I'll post pics of before and after in the coming weeks.