6" lift for 3rd gen 4runner?
12-20-2008, 11:47 AM
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6" lift for 3rd gen 4runner?
First off im new just started im Dhane and i have a 98 4runner but cant find a 6" suspension lift kit to save my life. anyone know where i could get one because the biggest iv found is a 4.5" kit from rough country... so just let me know please
12-20-2008, 12:27 PM
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Sounds like it would be too top heavy. If you want lift that high look into SAC, leafs all around and space those tires out.
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12-20-2008, 01:40 PM
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I am running a 6" Trailmaster suspension. The Tacomas and 4runners are almost identical. There is also the 6" Fabtech, and 5" Tuff Country. You just need the front components.
For the rear you can just use Landcruiser springs and a spacer or just convert to leafs.
I run some hard trails with it too... but, its mainly for camping in Baja...getting through deep mud, loose sand, and water crossings.
Obviously a straight axle conversion would be the best for either rock crawling or if you want to go huge. But, its also 5-8k to do.
Click on my sig below and there a ton of information on it.
For the rear you can just use Landcruiser springs and a spacer or just convert to leafs.
I run some hard trails with it too... but, its mainly for camping in Baja...getting through deep mud, loose sand, and water crossings.
Obviously a straight axle conversion would be the best for either rock crawling or if you want to go huge. But, its also 5-8k to do.
Click on my sig below and there a ton of information on it.
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12-20-2008, 02:17 PM
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Did you check the signature under SC4runner? Its a good read. A lot of good info. https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f79/...er-96-a-34300/
Start by reading how people did there lifts and generate a parts list. Start buying bits and pieces if you cant afford it all at once and start crossing things off your list until you have everything you need.
Start by reading how people did there lifts and generate a parts list. Start buying bits and pieces if you cant afford it all at once and start crossing things off your list until you have everything you need.
12-20-2008, 02:17 PM
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Just a fair warning to you. This is a pretty good site to not be flamed so much but you will want to search before posting or you will annoy the senior members and also watch for language. My advice to you is before you lift it consider what you want to do with it. Are you going to be doing just easy trail riding? Rock crawling? Mud bogging? Each one has different needs. I highly suggest you check over at the tech write ups as they have very useful info for offroadability. My FIRST suggestion before any lifting or other mods before 'wheeling is to do the diff breather mod https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f129...her-mod-75747/ see the link. Believe me you will save a lot of headaches and money. Welcome to the site, hope you enjoy and be prepared to lose a lot of money once you cruise this great forum for awhile.
12-20-2008, 10:12 PM
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unless your planning on running some serious trails, id just stick to a 3" lift... its not small and its not gynormous.. a 6 inch looks great, but unless your wheeling crazy trails out west alot then theres no real point, i mean a 3 will certainly get the job done.. then you can run 33s give it a little more lift, take off the running boards, and you got yourself a decent looking runner for pretty cheap.. ha.. i say cheap.. like 2k maybe
12-22-2008, 01:06 PM
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I agree with VSU... whats the point of a 6" lift? Do you have any end result? Usually people lift in order to accomplish something. Unless you just want the tallest truck at school, I'd say stick to a 2-3" lift for the best of everything (good streetability and solid offroadability).
12-22-2008, 02:22 PM
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no i just wanna do some serious mudding and a little bit of crawling. and i couldnt have the tallest truck my friend has a 14" costum lift on his 79" dodge power wagon lol
12-22-2008, 02:38 PM
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I say build it right, the way you want, the first time around. I sucks to get done and then 6 months later decide you want more travel, lift, bigger tires. You said serious mudding, I say go big.
12-22-2008, 02:42 PM
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Mudding and rock crawling are on different ends of the spectrums. Rock Crawling deals with slow and really low geared vehicles with solid armory. Also the lower center of gravity then the better, usually involved with minimal lift and lots of cutting. Mud bogging is high speed and really tall tires. If you are like me and see a little bit of rocks and small mud then you are after trail riding. The best suggestion would be a mild lift with maybe 32" or 33" tires. Unless you are crawling boulders or driving through a lake you should be fine. I will tell you this right now and I know you won't take my advice as I never did either. Don't push your vehicle too far. Don't let your friends egg you on to do something you aren't comfortable with when 'wheeling. You WILL break something and can get hurt. I've had to learn the hard ways and I'm sure you will too. Use common sense and practice T.R.E.A.D. Lightly!
12-22-2008, 02:47 PM
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Oh i know what you mean man i can afford to be buying new parts and Im never the ones to listen to my friends( there not the smartest of people) but i will definatly take that into consideration.
