Hey guys need help making a decision. Long story short i either need to change my lift kit on my IFS 4runner or do a straight front conversion. Right now i have a trail master kit on my 4runner which sucks ass. If i change the kit and leave it IFS i will be changing it to a Fabtech kit. I dont what would be better. Money is not a issue. Im more concerned with the ride of the truck and maintanence. I know that the maintenance on a lifted IFS truck needs to be done often. (CV joints, CV boots, Axles, rack and pinion, etc.) but i also have been told that the ride on a straight front sucks. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

the ride on a strait axle is directly related to the quality of your springs and shocks. personally i would go strait there are some kits out there that are pretty easy and not bad on the price and i have wheeled my strait axle through alot of stuff CV joints just wouldn't hold up to and my truck is still stock height. the flex helps alot and those 8" fronts are tough. but do as you like just my 2 cents

 

What year is your vehicle?

 

I'll post up a picture and maybe that will give you guys an idea. Oh and the year is 1997.

 

let me guess... Hawaii?


SAS on a 3rd gen is more difficult because you cannot use toyota axles. you have to run a dana 44/60 and as far as i know there is no "kit" to do it. if money isnt an issue, stay IFS. its not like your going to be wheelin a nasty rock garden any time soon.