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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Wrong Lift, Now what?!

So to make a long story short. I got a 1990 toyota xtra cab sr5 pickup and along with it was a uninstalled "2 inch" lift. Or so I thought.. my buddy helped me install it into the rear end of the truck since it was only a 2 inch lift I figure if the truck sits at a little angle oh well. We got it installed and measured it after we put the bed on. Turns out it was a 5''-6'' lift. So now the truck is sitting like a Funny car drag racer. I have front IFS suspension and limited money. The rear from top of tire to fender is 12.25 inches. The front is 6.75 inches. I was wondering if I was to buy a 3 inch leveling kit w/ diff drop off ebay and install it would that make it look more normal? Thanks.
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 08:08 AM
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pictures would help
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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You say an uninstalled 2" lift, yet you only include information about lifting the rear. Was there anything included for the front? What consisted of this 2" lift? Was it brand new springs for the rear? If so, they just need to settle.

For the front, you mention a 3" leveling kit. The only 3" lift would be 3" lift springs for a solid axle swap. You say you have limited money, so that's out of the question. There are 1.5" ball joint spacers, which is the best option. Companies advertise 3" ball joint spacers, but they're only 1.5". The fine print says you get 3" of lift with torsion bar adjustment. I do not recommend cranking the torsion bars with ball joint spacers, even with a differential drop.

This is the kit I have on my truck. It is the spacers, diff drop, and sway bar drop all for $90, which is cheaper than what most companies sell just the ball joint spacers for. Again, it claims 2.5", but it's really only 1.5".

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-IFS-Pickup-4Runner-2-5-Front-Lift-Kit-4WD-/270441652053?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AToyota%7CYear%3A1993&hash=item3ef7941f55&vxp=mtr
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Take it off until you have the money to do it right with good components.
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Put racing slicks on it that way people will think you meant for it to look like that... find some kinda fake blower butterfly valvle intake thingy and glue it to the hood ... maybe put some shoping cart wheels on the back bumper ...and play some v8sounds through the stereo lol

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