ilikesoup

Ok, so I've been reading through the forums, trying to figure out what kind of lift to put on my 4Runner. I'll be looking to put bigger tires on the 'runner once the ones i have now wear out.

I want to be able to clear about 32" to 33" tires without (much) rubbing. I'd like them to fit on the stock rims too. Reccomendations on tires are also appreciated. (I've got the 16" rim)

As far as a lift goes, I'd like to keep the look and ride fairly stock, and go with a 1 to 3" suspension lift. I'm not a big fan of body lifts (plus the 1996 4runners only have 8 body mount points, where the 1997+ have 10). So, for this application, what springs or combination of suspension parts do you recommend? Also, what websites do you reccomend for buying these components?

tc

Search - you'll go blind reading all the threads about lifts for 3rd gens.

Check out Toytec, REVTEK, and Cornfed for a start.
Tundra TRD coils are an option too - PM bamachem for more info

www.sonoransteel.com has a lot of stuff for 3rd gens
www.trdparts4u.com for Toyota parts

garrett1478

www.4crawler.com

he sells body lifts and the 9th and 10th body mount if you want one.

tc

Oh - also, skinnier tires are MUCH easier to fit than taller ones. 33x10.50 (255-85-16)is a great size tire for our trucks, FAR fewer fitment issues than the more common 33x12.50.

dragr1

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Steve at Sonoran Steel has the most complete lift kit available. You'll find that a lot of people here run his parts.

4unner4life

Actually you don't need to PM bamachem because all the info is on this thread that he explained everything on: https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...ht=tundra+lift

calg3

It would also help if you told us how you were going to use the truck-rock crawling, beach driving, mall crawling, what? It all depends. Good info here, too:

http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/4runner.htm

ilikesoup

I'm definintly not looking at doing rock crawling (not too much around here in Michigan anyways). I'm looking to do some two tracks, and some mud. Right now I just find that the stock setup is just shy of what I really want to do. I find myself getting stuck because of ground clearance, and having to be pulled out.

Thanks for all the quick replies, I have read a lot of good things about the TRD springs, and I'll definitly check out the other stuff you guys mentioned

tc

Hmmm ... usually mud = BIG tires, but you say that stock is just shy of what you want...

If you just want another 1-3" of ground clearance, there is another option. You can do a bodylift + drivetrain lift. This keeps the drivetrain components in their same relation to the body, but increases the height off the frame. A new crossmember for the transfer case is required. If you go with BudBuilt crossmembers, they have the additional plus of having more of a ramp to them decreasing the likelihood you will get stuck.

The other thing to consider are lockers. The reason you're most likely stuck is the ground clearance causes a wheel to come off the ground and you lose propulsion because all the power goes to that wheel. With the locker, both wheels will keep turning, pulling you over the same spot that got you stuck with open diffs. They make a HUGE difference in the mud!