Whats up guys just wanted to know what kinda wheelin I can get into without getting a solid axle swap. This is my first truck to have independent front suspension an just wanted to know what she can do.

If you didnt see the title its a 95 runner no lift just 31s an flows

 

Willingness to take body damage will be a more limiting factor than the IFS on these trucks.

Locked front/rear it will take you anywhere you want to go in a truck that you care what the body looks like and still has glass.

More lift = more chance of mechanical damage. Keep the lift to a minimum preferably 0" - you can fit 33x10.50.

 

As TC said, Body damage will limit you long before the IFS will.

Lock up both ends and throw another transfer case in there, and it'll go anywhere.

 

I'm so glad you two are on this forum. It's good to see some well thought out experience driven advice.

I agree with tc and AxleIke.

Frank

 

no to hijack but i agree with elripster you guys are great!

and little whiterunner, listen to the two post under yours and tats all you need.

 

Disconnect the sway bars and air down to about 10 psi. That can get you into some nice places. Then add a rear locker and see how that goes. You will surprise yourself - these things were very well engineered from the factory for off road use. The sway bars and other things were added for street safety but off road use was not forgotten by the engineers.

 

I have a 88 runner, quick lok in the rear, 33's and 2 inch lift, will go anywhere i point it pretty much on the trails long as i have a good approach angle to larger obstacles..

 

only one way to find out!

taking a wheeling buddy with you with some experience would be a plus so u dont get in a predicament...and most importantly.....have fun

 

other than the good advice given above, the 'pucker' factor is the true limiting factor! my 93 auto has been off the scale on the tilt, up and down some pretty wild climbs, in some nasty mud/water, banged pretty much the entire undercarriage on the rocks...

look around for a group near where you are, get out and get some seat time!

lee

 

My first truck was an 84' sitting on 31's, everything was stock. I didn't know a thing about wheeling and so the swaybar stayed on (it rode like crap and didn't flex any better than my 93'). I learned a lot wheeling it and I think I'm a much better driver for having started with such a limited vehicle. Things I learned.

1) Airing down is key to getting traction (10-12 psi should be fine for 31's).

2) Having at least one locker is extremely important for any serious offroading.

3) Gearing is also extremely important, especially with Toy's because they've got such wimpy little motors.

4) Ground clearance is important and having armor where you're limited on clearance saves you a lot of moments.

5) Have fun, be safe and learn from your mistakes.

My little brother is currently looking to buy and build a toyota. He's limited on funds so will probably be going with a std cab late 80's to mid 90's truck. Locker in the rear, low t-case gears, 5.29's in the axles and 35's (stock height suspension) along with some homebrew sliders and rear bumper. This setup should be plenty capable for the majority of trails, simple and easy to build and cheap. You can do plenty with the IFS. Lack of traction from open diffs, lack of clearance from small tires and little lift are more of a problem than the IFS itself. Experience is really the key so go out there and have fun and let us know your runner does!

 

#1 thing you should get is a rear locker. if you get anything get a locker.

and air down.

the rest is details