chimmike

So should I get a rear locker first or a front IFS lift? Which one and why?

I've got springs for the rear to correct for sag, and I'm deliberating on which to do next, or just keep it at the current height and replace all shocks and get a rear locker.

GV27

Shocks and a locker will get you through a lot more stuff you couldn't get through before than a front lift.

Tacoclimber

Locker. Period.

YotaFun

X2!

I need to get a locker...

da_bigg_wigg

Lock 'er

chimmike

alright then, for the followup, what's the good inexpensive locker? I don't need anything fancy!!!!

Elton

i would get a locker ... o wait i already got one

Tacoclimber

Well, in that case... A "Lincoln locker"...

Do a search for "Detroit locker", "Tru-trac locker", "Aussie locker", or, if you really wanna go all out, "ARB locker". Depending on what truck you have, you could swap out an e-locked rear end... Search, and ye shall find...

Edit: Just saw that you have a 94... I'm pretty sure an e-locked rear end could be retrofitted to your rig. Anyone know for sure?

chimmike

cool. Okay, front or rear locker first?

mastacox

Rear locker first. You wouldn't want a front locker unless it was a selectable IMO.

Keggo

Locker!

Sonofmayhem

if you dont want to pay alot get a spool or weld the spider gears together. if you want a better grade get a lunchbox locker, i.e. aussie, lock right, etc. the best deal with detroit locker, trd e locker, arb air locker.

all_terrain17

How will shocks improve your off-road performance?

Another locker vote here.

norcalsvx

i went with the lift first to run bigger tires, but locker and gears are on the way

Tacoclimber

Understandable, but when you're losing traction, a bigger tire ain't gonna help...

norcalsvx

i needed bigger tires for more clearance, i really have'nt had that bad of a traction problem, (unless there is more than 2-3 feet of snow)and i went from bald a/t to new muds

Tacoclimber

No, I understand, I was just pointing out that in a situation where you have one wheel that's just sitting there doing nothing, it doesn't matter if you have 29's or 35's, you're still without traction. Just with 35's, your axle is higher off the ground.

But, you're right: good tires are a must, whatever size you're running!

GV27

Well the original question was ((Lift) OR (Shocks AND Locker)), so that was what I was answering. Obviously a locker will be the more valuable of the two (or is it 5?). But unless you're crawling so slowly that you have no dynamic suspension movement, upgraded shocks are helpful in many ways. Help keep the tires in better contact with the ground for more traction, help keep the bottom of the truck from banging down on rocks, the ground, etc., give a more comfortable ride, etc.

Brendan

it's basically a question of which is more important to you - looks or performance

richeyma

With a 94 IFS, you have torsion bars that can be adjusted to compensate the height difference between the front and the rear. It's a simple wrench turn, but if you've never adjusted them (or it's been several years), you might break the existing bolts (due to rust) and have to replace them. You can get a set of replacement bolts from any Toyota shop. It'll make the ride a little stiffer, but I did it on mine to compensate for new rear springs and it's worked fine. I also replaced the factory torsion bars with a set of aftermarket ones (Sway-A-Way). At the time I paid about $100 for the set. They're a bit bigger/sturdier and will give you a decent height increase in the front. If you crank too much you'll get a stiff ride and limit your downward travel (although I haven't noticed anything significant--I don't do any rock crawling :>)