just asking... im a newbie, but wondering what my 92 yota pickup is... is it a 2nd gen of 3rd... sorry newbie... oh and im looking for a simple little lift. new years i will have some parts fabricated... but till then... HOW DO I CRANK MY TORSIONS???? any help is appreciated thanks

 

umm... ya

 

90-95 = 2nd gen... Do a search for tortions, I think I seen somebody post about how to do just that.

 

No.

89-95.5= third gen.

Cranking the torsions involves crawling under the truck, tracing the torsions back, and cranking clockwise on the big bolt that adjusts them. I believe it is either a 19 or 22 mm bolt head.

It is also the worst way to get lift for your truck, though it is the cheapest.

Good luck.

 

Umm... whats a torsion ?

 

He also never mentioned what size tires he wanted to run. A lift may not even be needed.

 

Oh I thought my 1990 4runner was a second gen. Sorry about that :/ Call me NOOB too

 

your 1990 4runner IS a second gen,

His 92 pick up is a 3rd gen.

First gen:


Second gen:


third gen:

 

For a 4runner it would be. The truck line was around for a generation before the 4runner was created in 84.

1st gen 4runners are 84-89 (84 & 85 as the only solid axle years)
2nd gen 90-95..maybe 95.5 don't quote me
3rd gen 96-02 (I think it's 02)
4th gen 03- present

 

bob, you have the years correct.

The PU was dropped in 95.5 for the Tacoma platform. 4runners changed at 96.

 

Funny how the 3rd gen pickup looks just like the 2nd gen 4runner without a camper top. :/

 

IMHO...

Ok, for a minor lift:

**Quick Read: Pick up the most recent copy of 4WD toyota Owner Magazine, there's an article on just this, pages 28-29, very similar to how I lifted mine when I had it. There's also an article on Ben's Tacoma, usng a Demello upper control arm, that while not as cheap as the following, is also a good way to go, as there's plenty of choices of control arms out there.

Longer than Factory Shocks
4" Shackles
1.5-2" Front Upper Ball jointSpacers
*Depending on your rear leaf pack, and handling traits, a partial pack to replace your overload pack.

This will take an experienced wrench about 2 hours, and will run anywhere from $600-ish to $1300 if you have a shop do it for you.

Don't turn up your torsion bars, it makes the ride so harsh, can cause the bars to be oversprung, and lessen their lifespan. Do it somewhat effectively like I've suggested, and for the most part it'll hold up plenty well.

I did this to both my '90 4Runner, as well as my (now sold) '91 S-10, and had both rigs for well over 5 years with similar kits on them and they worked out very well. The biggest thing was having to recheck the spacer bolts at every oil change, and having to change out to top facing zerk fittings for the upper ball joints. *Oh, and remembering to clean out the minor dirt that would accumulate in the balljoint/spacer recess.

 

Same with the first gen 4runner, and second gen pu. I dig the first gen pickups a ton. If i had the cash, i'd buy one and swap the stuff out of my 87 into it.

 

I wish I still had my '79, that was a fine truck indeed.

 

1ST GEN TRUCKS ROCK

 

anybody that had an input on this post.... i appreciate it. i think im just gonna crank the torsions for now, cuz like i said i am having both uppers, lowers, fabbed up for me. i just need to try and fit like a 31 for now, and hopefully move up to a 33 with my arms. Ya thanks everybody, and im sure ill be on soon asking for more help.
oh ya i am still confused with the whole 2nd and 3rd gen stuff... but im thinking im A 2ND??? HAHA

 

Well my truck came from the factory with 31s. The only problem is when you crank the t-bars, the rear end sag is going to be even more exaggerated...

But aleast anyone that sees your truck will instantly know it's a Yota.

 

A cheap small lift could be done with 4crawlers 1.5" upper control arm spacers and some 2" blocks in the back. If your looking for more than that it's going to cost to do it right. There's a ton of ways out there, fortunately the 89-95 trucks and 90-95 4Runners have the same fronts, and leafs are easy to deal with in the back.

 

You don't need to crank anything to fit 31's. Many trucks came with 31's from the factory.

I'm assuming your confusion on the generation you have is sarcastic.