1st Gen Runner Question...lifting
 

I was wondering if i could get feedback on the cheapest way to lift my truck (1987 4Runner, 4cyl)..i honestly just want to put 33' mudders on it and i'm guessing i need to lift the truck. Can anyone give me advise on what I can do/use/buy to lift it..but i'm on a tight budget and the cheapest way for me is the best, and safety is necessary...Please help..

dcalimlim@hotmail.com

Welcome to YT and SEARCH........ there is a ton of info about this topic. There are many different ways you could go.. just remember cheapest isnt always the best or safest

Welcome! I've got an '88.

Please use the search feature.... there are THOUSANDS of threads on this. It is a very popular topic.

Some search terms to start you off:
ball joint spacers
bj spacers
ifs cradle lift
1st gen lift

Have at it! and post up some pics!

If you like me, not a lot of cash. You can't afford to not do it right the first time. Search. Welcome.

The cheapest way to do what you want to do is to put on a 2" body lift. You'll clear the mudders just fine. Should be able to do it for around 100 bucks, and you'll have great performance.

Yup. Search search search. AxleIke has a beautiful thread on NB questions and lifts for IFS.

Thanks guys for the info..gonna do so right now..

31s will fit stock...32s are pushing it. 33s you are going to need a simple suspension lift and/or a 2"+ body lift IIRC.

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How would you lift it..i'm getting different types of lift answers..but noone is tell me exactly how to do so..what parts should i pick up.

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/...trucks-124467/

33x10.50 will fit with no lift
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...it.shtml#FAQ10

A lot of people are running ball joint spacers (search for info) and/or a body lift (search for info) while other go with a 4" IFS bracket lift. But if you get the right width tire and the right backspacing, there is no lift required. There is tons of info on this. Grab a cup of coffee and search/read. One way might be better for you and fit your needs the best.... only way to determine that is to read up on how others have lifted the and what type of terrain they wheel.

Read this: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f120/toyota-faq-66255/

Unfortunately (or maybe it's fortunate) opinions are like buttholes. Everyone has one and everyone thinks theirs doesn't stink. So...

as JoKEpLaYeR notes, peruse this thread and all the thread links within it and then you can make your own non-stinking opinion that works for you. Good luck.

Mike

I have 33x12.5 bfg m/t's and 3" BL and they rub the front plastic inner fenders when turning up a grade... i just took them out.
I use 4crawler's "Ultimate" bodylift... it's the best on the market.

And just a note: Ducktec, we're not being jerks. We want to make sure you build your truck that way that works best for you.

Again, Welcome to YotaTech and lets see some pics of your truck!

Ha! Lol!

Ducktec, also click on my name and go to "threads started", I asked many of the same questions and I also have a body lift write up. I'm happy with my choices and I'm a cheap SOB. :bigok: