If I were to get the OME 906 Rear Coil Set and the OME 881 Front Coil Set, approximately 2 inches of lift, would I need anything else . I plan to also get the N91SC "Comfort" Front Shock Set and the OME N86C Rear Shock Set about two months after I get the springs. Would I need new sway bars, or anything else at all??!?! Its a 98 Limited 4x4.

 

welcome to yotatech ... you wont need anything when you put that lift on for shocks cant go wrong tokico there cheaper

 

I plan to be doing some moderate off-roading...not gravel roads, but not 5 foot tall rocks. Probably your typical nature trails with mud, small rocks, creeks,limbs, etc. Im still safe with only the lift?

 

Yes, you should be fine. You are underestimating the capability of your 4runner, in stock form it is very capable.

Try the search button, and spend some time on here. You'd be amazed what you can find.

 

Which tire would look better, 265/75/16, or 275/75/16 with the 2 inch lift? Looking for something a little larger looking than stock (after lift is installed).

 

I don't know that you'd see much difference...I run 265/75/16 without any lift.

 

This is a very similar question to what i have been wondering.
I am going to basically do the same thing as you (just different parts, OME 890's in back and 2.5 inch coil spacers up front)
Stock Shocks
I have had a hard time deciding if i should replace the shocks or not. I havn't really got a definite answer... so hopefully someone will touch on that for you

 

Get a diff. drop kit.

 

you don't need to replace you shocks but more likely than you probably still running on the tired stock stuff so it would be wise to do it all at once. Why pay for labour twice if you have to change them later down the road anyway.

 

im doing the labor myself.... so when i get the money i will change out the shocks. But for the time being, it is way more cost effective as long as they won't get damaged. I also don't know if they have ever even been changed.

 

The rear is not a big deal, but if you're going to compress the front coils yourself, you'll only want to do it once, trust me. Especially with a heavier duty coil like OME or the tundra coil. It's not fun with compressors.

 

whats so tough about it? not being cocky, just curious

 

When I did my lift I found it a good time to replace my shocks,atleast the fronts since I was gettin up there in mileage and piece of mind. It was my first time using a spring compressor and I could see why it would be dangerous, but with the right tools and working slow it took about a half hour to compress both coils and install my spacers. I agree though on the heavier load springs. I also used a mounted bench vice to hold it all in place while compressing. I run 285/75/16 Mt's with my 2.5 lift on my 97' Rrunner.

 

coil compressing scared me on my tacoma. I am thinking about having someone else install my lift next time just so I dont have to mess with those again. i ran a 2.5" kit on my tacoma and left my stock shocks on. they worked fine, but then again there was only about 4,000 miles on the truck. Good luck.

 

is it just because compressing it can cause it to spring back and hit you?

 

yeah. i dont trust them at all. One bad move or slip with them and you could really get hurt or maybe even lose a finger.... or worse.

 

Just as an FYI, you won't get an actual 2" of lift on your 98, it should end up very similar to mine. Final fender to ground measurements with stock 265/70tires should be around 36-36.25" front and rear 36.5-36.75". You should be fine for doing some light duty offroading like you mentioned. You should also be able to run 265/75's with no problem (those would be my choice if I went up in tire size). Like others mentioned, if your going to change the front shocks in the next year or two, then do them when you change the front springs because compressing the springs yourself is a PITA and you really don't want to be doing it more than you have to even if the labor is free.