lift for prerunner?
Jan 30, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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lift for prerunner?
When I sell my 85 I was thinking about buying my buddies 99 prerunner.
It already has 3inch body and 2 inch spacerkit with 35s
I was wondering If you could put the 4x4 6inch susp lift on the prerunners?
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It already has 3inch body and 2 inch spacerkit with 35s
I was wondering If you could put the 4x4 6inch susp lift on the prerunners?
Thanks
Jan 30, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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If you are talking about the Fabtech 6 in lift, I would avoid it, but if you want, i believe it will fit on the preRunner.
I see absolutely No reason though to A) have 35's on a prerunner, B) Lift a 2WD truck 6-9 inches....
I see absolutely No reason though to A) have 35's on a prerunner, B) Lift a 2WD truck 6-9 inches....
Jan 30, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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Yes, you can lift it, but, the point of the diff-drop lifts are to keep your 4wd at stock angles...
I know of a guy around here who has a big ass pre-runner with a fabtech lift... it looks pretty sweet.
I don't see anything wrong with the fabtech/trailmaster lifts.
I know of a guy around here who has a big ass pre-runner with a fabtech lift... it looks pretty sweet.
I don't see anything wrong with the fabtech/trailmaster lifts.
Jan 30, 2008 | 07:52 AM
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thanks. I wanna put 38 inch radials on it. it will be for street use only
Jan 30, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Jan 30, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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I agree, SAS it. lol.
That would be so great, a 2WD, with a SFA... no 3rd member or front driveline, just an axle hanging out there.
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Jan 30, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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I changed what I wrote because I didn't want to upset anyone by suggesting that...But that would look hilarious. And it is one way to run big tires on the street...
Jan 30, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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I know everyone bashes a lifted 2wd truck. But thats o.k. I don't offroad much and I don't hunt. So a 2wd fits me perfect. But I want it to look good so I lift it and put gear in the rear with wheels and tires.=
No 4x4 to tear up=
a lighter truck=more gas mpg. more power
only have to buy a set of gears for the rear
No 4x4 to tear up=
a lighter truck=more gas mpg. more power
only have to buy a set of gears for the rear
Jan 30, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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I know everyone bashes a lifted 2wd truck. But thats o.k. I don't offroad much and I don't hunt. So a 2wd fits me perfect. But I want it to look good so I lift it and put gear in the rear with wheels and tires.=
No 4x4 to tear up=
a lighter truck=more gas mpg. more power
only have to buy a set of gears for the rear
No 4x4 to tear up=
a lighter truck=more gas mpg. more power
only have to buy a set of gears for the rear
Actually, I am a little envious of the mileage. You get that thing geared right, even running 38's, you'll have better mileage than I do.
Jan 30, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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I know everyone bashes a lifted 2wd truck. But thats o.k. I don't offroad much and I don't hunt. So a 2wd fits me perfect. But I want it to look good so I lift it and put gear in the rear with wheels and tires.=
No 4x4 to tear up=
a lighter truck=more gas mpg. more power
only have to buy a set of gears for the rear
No 4x4 to tear up=
a lighter truck=more gas mpg. more power
only have to buy a set of gears for the rear
Jan 30, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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Somehow I don't see why you would want to lift a truck that hi if your worried about gas milage. Though, something to think about... I wonder how hi you could go w/o the fabtech seeing as he doesn't have CVs to worry about...
Jan 30, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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I also saw that fabtec makes a 3inch spindle kit for the prerunner that comes with add-a leaf and shackles for rear for around 500.00
that would give me about 8-8 1/2 inches of lift.
He has 15x10 wheels with 35x12.50 m/ts on it now and it only rubs the frame at full turn in the front?
Jan 30, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Jan 30, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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The 3 inch spindle kit is for the 2wd trucks, not for the Pre-runners. Pre-runner has the exact body/frame/suspension as the 4x4's. The 2wd are a lot different..
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Anyways... When you add the fabtech lift, you can probably put the spacers on top of the elongated strut assembly, and have your body lift, so basically, your looking at a 11.5" lift.. damn !!
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Anyways... When you add the fabtech lift, you can probably put the spacers on top of the elongated strut assembly, and have your body lift, so basically, your looking at a 11.5" lift.. damn !!
Jan 30, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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[QUOTE=SC4Runner;50737217]The 3 inch spindle kit is for the 2wd trucks, not for the Pre-runners. Pre-runner has the exact body/frame/suspension as the 4x4's. The 2wd are a lot different..QUOTE]
Not to be a jerk.. but doesnt pre-runner mean its a 2wd?
Not to be a jerk.. but doesnt pre-runner mean its a 2wd?
Jan 30, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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[QUOTE=jtlinna3vze;50737237]
The OP is referring to the Tacoma Pre-runner, which was a 2wd truck sitting on the frame and suspension of a 4wd. Essentially, Toyota took the 4wd Tacoma, and removed the 4wd running gear. Many of them came with lockers as well. You get the looks of a 4wd without the weight and lower mileage.
The 2wd Tacomas do not share the same suspension parts as the Prerunner Tacomas.
The 2wd Tacomas do not share the same suspension parts as the Prerunner Tacomas.
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Jan 30, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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thanks for the pre-runner info as i dont know much about them.. but i do think the trd pre-runners came with lockers.. well ive seen a few anyway.. imagine an open diff 2wd on anything but pavement.. id cry
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Jan 30, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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[QUOTE=Tacoclimber;50737240]
The OP is referring to the Tacoma Pre-runner, which was a 2wd truck sitting on the frame and suspension of a 4wd. Essentially, Toyota took the 4wd Tacoma, and removed the 4wd running gear. Many of them came with lockers as well. You get the looks of a 4wd without the weight and lower mileage.
The 2wd Tacomas do not share the same suspension parts as the Prerunner Tacomas.
Thank you
The OP is referring to the Tacoma Pre-runner, which was a 2wd truck sitting on the frame and suspension of a 4wd. Essentially, Toyota took the 4wd Tacoma, and removed the 4wd running gear. Many of them came with lockers as well. You get the looks of a 4wd without the weight and lower mileage.
The 2wd Tacomas do not share the same suspension parts as the Prerunner Tacomas.
