is that at max flex? i am going for 33s or 35s with no rubbing, no matter the flex and/or steering position

 

what is the best brand lift kit to buy for a stock 85 4runner looking to go 4-6 inches , i have 32's on it now

 

Look no further.

:wabbit2:

 

I have been in a 84 runner with a 22r circle track engine in it. It also had armor rollcage bumpers 35s and it still had a bunch of power. I know you have to upgrade axles and tranny and such to make this work but he was pushing quite a bit of ponies and didnt need the 3.4 still came in close to what a stock 3.4 got in gas milage. I say stay with the old truck n quit pushing the 3.4 swap!!! 1st gens are more fun to drive anyway!!

 

well there saying gas is gonna hit 5 bucks again this year , Im gonna stick to a 22re with mine , I just crossed over from a Jeep Wrangler guy , into the Toyota world , cant wait to get this wheeling next summer !!

 

well welcome to toyota I think over all its a great move!! what kinda yota did you cross over to? kinda curious!

 

of course something that has a removable top !!! HAHAH i just bought a 85 4 runner , with a blown head , gonna pull the engine , put another rebuild in , put a lift kit on it , and much more lol , just not familiar with the Toyota upgrades n parts and what available .

 

well you found a place with a wealth of knowledge and people who are willing to help what a find and hope you enjoy your yota. I wont by anything else ever again!

 

what exactly is a circle track engine?

 

it was a bored 40 over keith brown with a bunch of extreees. THey used it to run modified circle track race cars. I gotta quit takin over this thread with off topic stuff. Good luck with the new toy it will treat ya right i am sure!! Look up 85 builds they are sick in here lots a directions you can go.

 

this is my first four wheel drive, so i am new to it all.

so what are some of the small details that i am not thinking about here that makes a rig as usable and convenient as possible?

 

.I am or was just like you and this is the place to go. Three months ago i purchased a 85 4runner w/60k original miles original owner, a retired school teacher, non smoker, garaged since new.
It now sports new wheels, 33 x 12.5 hancook mud tire, exact same as our ICE or border patrol use here in the desert southwest, and 4inch lift.
I'll be posting before and after photos soon.
I can't tell how valuable this site was for me.
Thanks to everybody

 

well i just placed the order for a Warn 9.0RC winch and 5- 15x8 Pro Comp 52s...as soon as the lockers are available i will have them on order, when i get home i will be driving to discount tire to pick up the 33x10.50R15 KM2s, and then its on to the lift...

 

just ordered the first of two ARB's...$1440 to the door for both brand new lockers, air compressor, and install kit. cant beat that. i wish i could give some details on how i managed to get that deal, but was asked not to.

I know you all are probably getting tired of hearing about things that i have (or plan to have) on order, but it is the best i can do while here in Afghanistan...

 

Sounds like most of your miles with this truck will be on pavement or gravel roads etc. For this reason, I would limit your tire size to no more than 33s. I'd probably recommend less and run 31s for an expedition. If you plan to truly drive this thing on an expedition, a smaller tire size will also wear less on your drivetrain etc. and you will see much better mpg. Perhaps this is the obivious, but its tempting to go bigger, when what you need is smaller.
Someone posted that an A/T tire might be a good choice. I'd have to agree here. You can get some decent performance on and offroad without destroying mileage. Some of these tires now have excellent mileage ratings and reviews to prove.

In my opinion, completeing serious modifications to an expedition vehicle is dicey. Unless well thoughtout, planned and expertly installed, you might be setting yourself up for vehicle failure in a really bad spot. I wouldnt want to have to find some specialty component down in the middle of nowhere south america.

Just my $0.02 worth. Happy Travels.

 

you make a lot of really good points. i have pretty much decided on a set of 5 33x10.50 KM2's...i figured the 33 would give me a little better ground clearance, while the 10.50 width would not change my contact patch from what i have now and i am getting pretty good mileage for the 22RE. i am looking toward the KM2's because all the reviews and first hand accounts i have heard on them say they have ride quality and noise levels of an AT. being that they are smooth and quiet on the road, i am assuming that they are rather conservative on fuel...thoughts?

 

All this expedition talk got me on the comp downloading an old camel trophy video... I think the KM2s would be a good choice. There is a lot of opinions on tires out there. I don't have first hand experience with that tire, but I bet its a hellof lot better mileage wise than the older ones... Anyone? A couple things you may also wish to consider - not vehicle mods, just things to take:
- wheel lug locks, you could wake up somewhere to an ugly surprise...
- filter for gas..

 

i was perusing the internet (lcengineering) yesterday and ran across fuel filter replacements and decided that would be a good idea. i have also decided that on the 1st of Feb i will be purchasing a 140 amp alternator, lcengineering header, ignition tune-up kit, fuel filter, and R&P install kits for both diffs. then on the 15th, i plan on purchasing the other ARB locker, and the actual R&P gears. first of March will be a lcengineering pro torquer cam and rocker arm assy. 15th of the month i will be purchasing tires. any ideas on how i should set up my interior?

oh, and by the way, i PROMISE this will look more like a build thread when i get home and have some parts to install. thanks for all the patience...

 

going to be one hell of a parts pile

 

yeah it will. when i am finished installing that pile, i'm ordering the lift/steering/brake/transfer case parts...before i left i bought a new LCE clutch, master cylinder, slave cylinder, and stainless clutch pressure line...lots of good posts & pictures in the coming months.