95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

What RB lift should I get?

Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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What RB lift should I get?

Ok.....I need some input here, I want to do a body lift soon, and I'm looking at either the 1" or 2" RB lift. But I'm stuck between the two, I don't know which to get. I want to fit 33's without any rubbing problems, but I also plan on installing a TJM eventually and don't want the huge gaps. I'm not worried about the hitch gap, but I think the bumper gap would drive me crazy. What should I do? Does anyone have any pics of a 3rd gen with these lifts installed? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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I'll be selling my 2" BL in the next week if your interested let me know. It has everything you need and it will be half the price.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
I'll be selling my 2" BL in the next week if your interested let me know. It has everything you need and it will be half the price.
Ya....is everything in pretty good shape? PM me with a price, why are you selling it?
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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Oh ya.....I also have a manik brush guard. Will I have to remove it if I install the body lift?
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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get the average of the two.. 1.5" its a perfect compromise. yes..you'll have to remove the brush guard. i think the only way you can keep it is if you dont do the bumper lift as well, since lifting the bumper will cause clearance issues between the contours of the brush guard and your bumper (bumper will be higher).

of course if you dont lift the bumper, you'll have an unsightly gap between the top of the bumper..and the bottom of your lights/grille. although some people have filled this gap with weatherstripping of some sort. Although they were using it with an aftermarket bumper, the filled gap might not look so good on a stock setup.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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go with 2" bc eventually you'll always want to go a little higher.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 10:42 AM
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I'll do $80 + shipping if you want. Its in perfect condition, these RB kits are bulletproof anyways.

Im getting rid of it because I'm too high. I have a 6" susp, and 2" BL, so Im taking off the BL to lower my COG.!!
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
I'll do $80 + shipping if you want. Its in perfect condition, these RB kits are bulletproof anyways.

Im getting rid of it because I'm too high. I have a 6" susp, and 2" BL, so Im taking off the BL to lower my COG.!!
How long has it been on your rig for?
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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yes you will have to remove the grill guard and fabricate some new lower mounts for it
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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How long has it been on your rig for?
Since October 25th, 2004. Seriously.

I'll clean everything up so it looks nice and new.
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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I must agree with SC4Runner....great lifts. I have a 2incher too... good stuff. Go for IT !
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Old Mar 4, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Oh ya.....I also have a manik brush guard. Will I have to remove it if I install the body lift?
I had a Manik brush guard before I installed my TJM, and I was able to make it fit flush with the bumper after the 2" body lift. Basically all I did was enlarge the holes on the brackets and drill new holes in the end of the frame rails that were higher than the stock location. Between those two things I was able to move the brush guard up two inches to fit the body lift. With the TJM, Steve at sonoran steel can modify the brackets to fit a body lift as long as you buy the bumper from him. These two threads have pics of the modified brush guard and my TJM installed with Steve's brackets:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f180/3rd-gen-manik-brush-guard-94048/
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/tjm-15-custom-hitch-pics-99218/
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