Hey everyone..

I've got a 2000 4Runner Sport Edition(highlander?) with ~150k miles on it.

I was thinking about replacing the suspension, and lifting it some. Was wanting to do the Tundra/OME and try to squeeze 33's on it.

BUT

Since I don't wheel often, don't have the money to regear, and gas prices are now hitting 3.00$/gal and expected to go up...

I thought maybe I'd just do the Sonoran Steel #3 lift.. which is the 1999 suspension more or less.

However.. I'd still like to go up to a 32" tire.

Would a SS #3 and maybe a 1" body lift allow me to fit a 32" tire? Or would the SS#3 kit clear a 32" tire with very minimal rubbing?

 

I have '99 coils on my '96 4runner with 265/70-17's (Nitto TG's) which equal to 265/75-16's or a 32"~ tire. I have minimal rubbing in the front but it really bugs and scares me if i were to do any serious wheeling.
No rubbing during normal daily driving.

The springs ride good and i've actaully had a couple people think i had a lift. BUT if you plan to tow anything like i do once in a while (a small 5x8 utility trailer) plan on having the rears gradually sag over time. Mine are starting to...something i notice but others probably wouldn't.

Also, i'm not gonna sugarcoat the springs like i have in the past. They are serving me well BUT if you want a tire size bigger, do it right the first time and get a real lift.
That '99 "lift" is great if you don't tow, plan on keeping stock size tires, and just want the higher stance/better look.

 

Good to know..

I was just looking for smallest lift to clear 32s without having to do a lot of trimming..

I don't tow anything.. well I've a dirt bike that I have a hitch hauler to carry around.. so about 270lbs on the hitch.. but I'm selling it.

Maybe I'll just keep 31's.. :/

 

Those combined would definitely work for a 32" tire. But IMO that would be pointless. Adding a body lift to help clear a 32" tire would be a huge waste of money. You can do it with the '99 springs alone.

Yes.
but here comes the BUT lol... under certain terrian, that "minimal rubbing" could possibly cause some serious damage. It's just not worth it. Considering... for a little more money you can get a VERY functional suspension lift (#7) and not have to add a body lift.
If you ever plan to add 33's then it's a different story.

 

sorry, i posted (again without seeing) after you posted.
If you really want 32's then go for the '99 springs. It's possible to make it work. Just be real cautious about how crazy you get off road.

 

yeah man 265/75s are 32.3 and will fit on stock suspension

 

I twas going to say I think you can fit a 32" in there stock, and just hammer the pinchweld, and trim your inner fenders a bit, I know Taco's and 4Runners are completely different animals, but I have an 04 Taco, and I am running 265/75/16's on stock suspension with no changes (except I removed the mudflaps) and i dont rub at all...

265/75/16 = is a 32X10.5X16 inch tire.

 

Cool.. the 99 suspension and 32's it will be then.

As far as not getting crazy off road... whenever I do take it offroad it will be very mild stuff. Can't afford to break her!

 

265/75 really actually = 31.5, depends on tire but even my mtrs in that size were not fully 32"

my 01 with these tires would fit but barely, rubbed under mild compression, however my 01 is the shortest of them all, if you have a 2000 or under you are fine without 99 coils.

 

You guys saying that are saying put 32's on stock suspension should be kicked in the fanny.

My 265/70-17's rub in the front way too much with '99 springs. If i hit a street dip while turning, they will rub. I can only imagine how bad it would be if i fully compressed them.

Other people on this board have said '99 coils will sag whether you tow or not. I see that being true.
The only times i ever tow is if i'm buying furniture/appliances/etc...never anything with significant weight. My springs are only about 2-3 years old.

 

My 04 Taco runs great, and offroads great with 32's and no rubbing...

 

I run 265/75/16s on stock, sagging from 140k miles, 1996 suspension and clear 100% fine. My wheels have slightly more offset than stock wheels so that might be a factor. No rubbing even on full lock and compression (but barely). I ditched the factory running boards as the looked like they might contact...plus it looks way better without them

 

im running 265/75/16 bfg muds on my stock '99 and ive yet to encounter any rubbing while wheeling

 

I'm running 265/75 mud rovers on my 2000 runner with stock suspension and stock wheels and I have no clearance/rubbing issues at all.

 

I ran 265/70/17's on my stock 98 4Runner with no issues. Even off-road.

 

Thats kinda hard to believe. My 4runner definitely sits a lot higher then yours. Maybe you all wheel like wussies or something.

I don't have a good pic of mine yet but this is better than nothing...

 

Thinking about this some more, it could be possible that Nitto tires are larger than other brands..? I don't know. Theres just NO WAY i could run the tires i have now with stock suspension.
The '99 springs are the only thing saving my font end end, but just barely.

 

I guess worst case scenario I could add a small body lift, or run a small spacer up front on the 99 coils? If some people have no issues..then even if I did have an issues with 32's and the 99 suspsension.. 1" body or spacer would fix it I hope.

I have no intentions of going to 33's. I don't wheel enough to justify the loss in power and even worse fuel economy. So 32's is my middle ground.. looks good / will perform a little better.. and won't hurt my mpg's and power as much as 33's.

 

Those wheels look good on the runners guys..

Wonder how the new Tundra wheels would look ..

the ones on the right..

 

I had Revo's on mine. I didn't go through anything hardcore being that I was all stock, but I did run her through some tough stuff.