3rd gen 4runner sr5 1997 3.4l
11-14-2014, 12:55 PM
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3rd gen 4runner sr5 1997 3.4l
Hey there was just lookin to get good info from the experts, I have a 1997 4runner sr5 v6 im lookin to lift it 2 inches without sacrificing ride quality yet capable of handling some weekend trail, mud, snow terrains any thoughts bout whats the best to do
11-14-2014, 04:17 PM
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I'm no expert but imo
A) You don't mention where you'd be doing this weekend stuff- that would make a difference in the answer.
and
B) Have you wheeled it stock and found it lacking or back to A) Where would you be wheeling it that you know you need the couple o' inches?
and
C) I am very fond of my Sonoran Steel 1.2 lift. It doesn't drive the same as stock, but has nice road manners. Ride quality would also be affected by tires. Back to A) what terrain would you be wheeling it on? A/Ts are generally nicer than M/Ts on road (I said generally) and generally have better on road traction than M/Ts.
A) You don't mention where you'd be doing this weekend stuff- that would make a difference in the answer.
and
B) Have you wheeled it stock and found it lacking or back to A) Where would you be wheeling it that you know you need the couple o' inches?
and
C) I am very fond of my Sonoran Steel 1.2 lift. It doesn't drive the same as stock, but has nice road manners. Ride quality would also be affected by tires. Back to A) what terrain would you be wheeling it on? A/Ts are generally nicer than M/Ts on road (I said generally) and generally have better on road traction than M/Ts.
11-14-2014, 04:23 PM
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Well that was a bit general than precise, 2 inches are needed for bigger tires, 285/75/16 goin for dick cepek's fun country 2, as for the terrain its gona be mud trails, a bit of rock crawling but mostly onroad as I said its a part time hobby twice a month or so, was aiming for suspension lift to maintain ride quality rather than body lift or spacers so need heads up on suspension swap
11-14-2014, 04:44 PM
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Do some reading, there are a few favorites on lifts out there. I've named mine and it really does have nice road manners. My 96 is my daily driver as well as my toy. I do have BFG A/Ts, for the type of trails I like vs all the on-road action. That also makes a difference in the way my truck handles and drives compared to highway tires or m/ts.
For 33" tires you may also need wheels (dunno what you have...prolly the split tri-spoke?) with different backspacing or adapters or shaved or aftermarket upper a-arms. If you don't move the tire away from the frame (wheels or adapters) you will get frame rub as well. Some cutting or removal of bumper valance (easy), pinch weld maneuvering too (also easy), maybe a little short bit o' body lift depending on how much stuffy rubs you get and how much that matters to you. As you know, going up is a trade-off.
Anyway, don't rely on what this old girl has to say, there's lots of opinions and you have a lot a searches ahead of you (as well as a lot of fun).
For 33" tires you may also need wheels (dunno what you have...prolly the split tri-spoke?) with different backspacing or adapters or shaved or aftermarket upper a-arms. If you don't move the tire away from the frame (wheels or adapters) you will get frame rub as well. Some cutting or removal of bumper valance (easy), pinch weld maneuvering too (also easy), maybe a little short bit o' body lift depending on how much stuffy rubs you get and how much that matters to you. As you know, going up is a trade-off.
Anyway, don't rely on what this old girl has to say, there's lots of opinions and you have a lot a searches ahead of you (as well as a lot of fun).
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Sonoran are pretty nice
I'm no expert but imo
A) You don't mention where you'd be doing this weekend stuff- that would make a difference in the answer.
and
B) Have you wheeled it stock and found it lacking or back to A) Where would you be wheeling it that you know you need the couple o' inches?
and
C) I am very fond of my Sonoran Steel 1.2 lift. It doesn't drive the same as stock, but has nice road manners. Ride quality would also be affected by tires. Back to A) what terrain would you be wheeling it on? A/Ts are generally nicer than M/Ts on road (I said generally) and generally have better on road traction than M/Ts.
A) You don't mention where you'd be doing this weekend stuff- that would make a difference in the answer.
and
B) Have you wheeled it stock and found it lacking or back to A) Where would you be wheeling it that you know you need the couple o' inches?
and
C) I am very fond of my Sonoran Steel 1.2 lift. It doesn't drive the same as stock, but has nice road manners. Ride quality would also be affected by tires. Back to A) what terrain would you be wheeling it on? A/Ts are generally nicer than M/Ts on road (I said generally) and generally have better on road traction than M/Ts.
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