Hi,

I'm a noob at this and would like some advice...

I own an 89 4Runner, and I've installed Downey's HD Torsion Bar in the front and Downey's rear spring pack in the rear, along with that a pair of Bilsteins in the front and Doetchtechs in the rear.

Ok, here's my question... What is the best way to go higher and not have to lengthen my brake lines, etc. Guess what I want is a more economical approach to lifting it more. I would like to keep it in the $100 to $300 range if all possible.

Thanks in advance for the replies...

 

bj spacers are your only option for the front in the range you are looking at. For the rear, I'm not too sure maybe longer shackles (might require longer brake line though. Or you can do a body lift. Out of curiosity, why do you not want to lengthen the brake hose? It's not exspensive, you can attach another factory line to the one you have already. I picked mine up for $13 at the local auto parts store.

 

Thanks for the reply cootees!

The only reason why I didn't want to lengthen the brake lines is because I'm not that savvy when it comes to doing things like that. Like I said, I'm a total NOOB :cry:

Do you know if there are write ups on this subject? Also, I've heard bad things about Body Lifts. Something about how the pillars will eventually shoot through the floor and stuff like that. Is that true?

Once I lift it more, will I have to get longer shocks?

Thanks again!

 

If and when installed correctly, body lifts are perfectly fine. You just don't want to go very high with them. Best Toyota BL's right here http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/ProductLine.shtml

 

Might want to try searching for these answers. All have been answered many times before.

 

moved to newbie section.

 

What size tires are you running? What size do you want to run?

Why do you want to lift more/how do you use your truck?

If you do any suspension lift, you're going to end up replacing parts that are on the truck (brake lines, springs, shocks, ...) which is not real cost effective! You could do a body lift (from 4Crawler, link above) and get bigger tires on, but it's not going to do anything much for the capability of the vehicle.

When you get into more lift, other parts have issues too (notably CV's). Lift only as much as you have to, as little as possible.