Newbie lifting my Toyota
05-20-2010, 08:20 AM
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Newbie lifting my Toyota
Well, the saggy ass has finally gotten to me. Thanks to el government (Gave me $4,000 in tuition back), I am finally able to do some much needed repair and upgrades for my 97 4Runner! 
So far I have new battery, spark plugs, painted the wheels, installed bushwacker flares, corner lenses, signals, front bumper valence, and re-hurculined the rocker panels. Seems to me those old stock shocks and springs are next.
Here is what I am pretty sure on ordering from Toytech:
(Preface: I have been doing research on OME for a couple years now)
-881's up front with the spacer.
-890's in the rear.
-Diff drop.
-I am having them pre-assembled because I am lazy and Mr. Obama said he would cover the cost.
Who would I talk to about a discount code/can I have one?
As far as opinions are concerned, I am still wondering if 891's in the back might be better for me. Living in Portland, I don't do too much daily driving (280mi.+ bicycle lanes in this city). Most of my driving is done on weekend excursions to Washington which have me carrying from 100-500 pounds of people and gear with me. The gear does not usually come on the trail, it stays at camp. Also, there is the obligatory "hey you have a truck, can you help me move" scenario.
Lastly, there is a possibility of me moving back to L.A. in the fall, so a fully loaded rig with a Uhaul trailer is a possibility. If this is the case, more daily driving would be had in L.A. because sings* "Nobody walks in LA".
At this point I am going with the 890's for ride comfort, but I am open to being convinced to get the 891's
As the signature says, I am already running 285's with minimal rubbing.
Also, at this point, I am not looking into new bumpers. Sliders will come in the next year.
Thanks guys! I look forward to y'alls input, and promise to post new detailed pics when all this fun happens.
P.S. Anyone in the Portland area have either version of the OME and want to give me a ride around the block a couple times?
So far I have new battery, spark plugs, painted the wheels, installed bushwacker flares, corner lenses, signals, front bumper valence, and re-hurculined the rocker panels. Seems to me those old stock shocks and springs are next.
Here is what I am pretty sure on ordering from Toytech:
(Preface: I have been doing research on OME for a couple years now)
-881's up front with the spacer.
-890's in the rear.
-Diff drop.
-I am having them pre-assembled because I am lazy and Mr. Obama said he would cover the cost.
Who would I talk to about a discount code/can I have one?
As far as opinions are concerned, I am still wondering if 891's in the back might be better for me. Living in Portland, I don't do too much daily driving (280mi.+ bicycle lanes in this city). Most of my driving is done on weekend excursions to Washington which have me carrying from 100-500 pounds of people and gear with me. The gear does not usually come on the trail, it stays at camp. Also, there is the obligatory "hey you have a truck, can you help me move" scenario.
Lastly, there is a possibility of me moving back to L.A. in the fall, so a fully loaded rig with a Uhaul trailer is a possibility. If this is the case, more daily driving would be had in L.A. because sings* "Nobody walks in LA".
At this point I am going with the 890's for ride comfort, but I am open to being convinced to get the 891's
As the signature says, I am already running 285's with minimal rubbing.
Also, at this point, I am not looking into new bumpers. Sliders will come in the next year.
Thanks guys! I look forward to y'alls input, and promise to post new detailed pics when all this fun happens.
P.S. Anyone in the Portland area have either version of the OME and want to give me a ride around the block a couple times?
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