Ordered my Revtek 3" Lift Kit for 2003 4Runner
Apr 16, 2004 | 01:18 PM
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161 per tire is about the going rate I think. I don't remember exactly but that sounds good to me. Make sure you're getting it from discount tire so if you damage a tire on the trail u can get a replacement for free! Only discount tire/america tire offers this! Not even Costco does...
As for the rubbing you'll rub in some areas because naturally the spring will comrpess and once compressed the tire will be stuffed. When the tire is stuffed, you'll rub. I noticed this on my front bumper area so expect this. When you offroad and you deflate the tire (i.e. 20psi), you will rub. That's just expected.
The good thing is that it's just the plastic that rubs so trimming is all you need. I can walk you thru on where you'll need to trim when we work on your truck.
Btw, don't forget to make sure you pm in your addy. You might want to invite other ppl in the LA area as it will be fun adventure. Ask Victor as he and I had a blast working on his truck
As for the rubbing you'll rub in some areas because naturally the spring will comrpess and once compressed the tire will be stuffed. When the tire is stuffed, you'll rub. I noticed this on my front bumper area so expect this. When you offroad and you deflate the tire (i.e. 20psi), you will rub. That's just expected.
The good thing is that it's just the plastic that rubs so trimming is all you need. I can walk you thru on where you'll need to trim when we work on your truck.
Btw, don't forget to make sure you pm in your addy. You might want to invite other ppl in the LA area as it will be fun adventure. Ask Victor as he and I had a blast working on his truck
Apr 25, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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Alright,
So we finished the lift on Saturday. Biff and Goodtimes helped a lot. Things would not have gone so smoothly if it weren't for their help and experience. (THANKS A MILLION GUYS).
We started at 9am. We stopped at 12:30pm for lunch. Got back around 2:00 pm We had to run to Biff's house to use his vice to install the shock lower mount bushings (more later). Finished roughly at 3:30. Overall, it took us around 5 hours. I think if it wasn't for the run to Biff's place, we would've finished in 4 hours.
Since bulldog already had an excellent write-up. I'm just going to add some notes to the installation.
Front Installation:
When removing the sway bar, remember to not rest the end-link on the CV boots, I almost made this mistake and could've cost me a CV boot.
At first we didn't think that we needed to remove the tie-end rod, but after fussing with the front coli-over, it was just easier to pop the tie-end rod out with a pitman-arm puller.
Air tools is most ideal when working with spring compressor, if we didn't have one, we would be in pain.
The factory bottle jack is very important when re-installing the coilover with the new spacers installed.
Rear Installation:
Compressing the springs should be straightforward with the coil compressor (use air tools).
I found that the pitman arm puller (tie-end rod puller) made it easier to remove the rear shocks bottom mount. The puller will just pull the shocks out without having to pry and struggle with a crowbar.
I am very happy with the results. I did not think that the stock tires would look alright with the lift. Makes me consider getting a smaller set of tires than 285, but I do like them beefy 285 MTRS!!!
I will post some pics later.
So we finished the lift on Saturday. Biff and Goodtimes helped a lot. Things would not have gone so smoothly if it weren't for their help and experience. (THANKS A MILLION GUYS).
We started at 9am. We stopped at 12:30pm for lunch. Got back around 2:00 pm We had to run to Biff's house to use his vice to install the shock lower mount bushings (more later). Finished roughly at 3:30. Overall, it took us around 5 hours. I think if it wasn't for the run to Biff's place, we would've finished in 4 hours.
Since bulldog already had an excellent write-up. I'm just going to add some notes to the installation.
Front Installation:
When removing the sway bar, remember to not rest the end-link on the CV boots, I almost made this mistake and could've cost me a CV boot.
At first we didn't think that we needed to remove the tie-end rod, but after fussing with the front coli-over, it was just easier to pop the tie-end rod out with a pitman-arm puller.
Air tools is most ideal when working with spring compressor, if we didn't have one, we would be in pain.
The factory bottle jack is very important when re-installing the coilover with the new spacers installed.
Rear Installation:
Compressing the springs should be straightforward with the coil compressor (use air tools).
I found that the pitman arm puller (tie-end rod puller) made it easier to remove the rear shocks bottom mount. The puller will just pull the shocks out without having to pry and struggle with a crowbar.
I am very happy with the results. I did not think that the stock tires would look alright with the lift. Makes me consider getting a smaller set of tires than 285, but I do like them beefy 285 MTRS!!!
I will post some pics later.
Apr 25, 2004 | 11:23 AM
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You guys were quick!!!!!
Do you have XREAS, I cant remember now??
Also
want to see that baby.
I didn't break anything (I hope), but your point about the CV boots is a good one. Good pointers.
I think there will be lots of 4th Gen lifts in the next couple of years, hopefully they will find all the info useful.
We should do a 4th Gen rally in Cali this summer!!! Lance obviously has the coolest Runner of the bunch, US VERY JEALOUS!!!
Do you have XREAS, I cant remember now??
Also
want to see that baby.I didn't break anything (I hope), but your point about the CV boots is a good one. Good pointers.
I think there will be lots of 4th Gen lifts in the next couple of years, hopefully they will find all the info useful.
We should do a 4th Gen rally in Cali this summer!!! Lance obviously has the coolest Runner of the bunch, US VERY JEALOUS!!!
Apr 25, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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Hey guys ... I'm going to make a thread specifically for us to post links/posts about our 4th gen. lifts. I just thought it would help for people to be able to find them all in one place in the future ...
bulldog, I hope you'll post your link there!
thread is here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f117/4th-gen-lift-write-ups-31376/
bulldog, I hope you'll post your link there!
thread is here:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f117/4th-gen-lift-write-ups-31376/
Apr 25, 2004 | 09:23 PM
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timber -- that's a Yak rack?? which one? I have the megawarrior and extension, and they look a lot different than yours ... but yours (the rack and the rig as a whole) does look great!!!
I have that same sticker ... still debating what to do with it.
I think I'll put it on my next gift to my buddy and see if she likes it as a label.
I have that same sticker ... still debating what to do with it.
I think I'll put it on my next gift to my buddy and see if she likes it as a label.
Apr 25, 2004 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 4route
timber -- that's a Yak rack?? which one? I have the megawarrior and extension, and they look a lot different than yours ... but yours (the rack and the rig as a whole) does look great!!!
I have that same sticker ... still debating what to do with it. I think I'll put it on my next gift to my buddy and see if she likes it as a label.
I have that same sticker ... still debating what to do with it.
I think I'll put it on my next gift to my buddy and see if she likes it as a label. 
