hey guys i know a true hardcore off-road enthusist would say no but i know not all of us are hardcore i know im not. how do you like them wich one is it any problems with the install or after install? how are they off road? ive seen some nice runners with the ifs lift and they look good, please post your pics. thank you
-Jordan:alien:

 

If you want to get into the "extreme" off-roading, get a sponsor.
Seriously, though, it depends on what you classify as extreme? If you're talking about fender, rocker panel, and skid-plate eathing rock crawling, then, YES you will need a lift among other things.
But, if you are just a weekend warrior who like to take the easy to moderate trails, then a lift is not required assuming you're using your 90 Runner. A lift does allow for more clearance under the frame, fuel tank, and oil pan. It will also allow you to install larger tires which will give your diffs a little more clearance.
For the weekend warrior who likes to take the slightly more difficult trails, like me, then a lift might be a good idea.

Plus, a lifted rig is so much cooler looking than a stock rig.

 

thanks i know it cost money to be real hardcore, thanks for your reply, unfortunantlly you didnt tell me anything i didnt allready know i need someone with a 2nd. gen to help me find a good kit, someone who installed it to tell me how hard it is and i need some pics, come on guys and i think ive seen a few girls on here show me something show me your rigs.

 

I'll 2nd that. Lifted rigs are way better lookin than stock

 

Im definetely thinking about doing a lift in the future, whether it be a 4" IFS lift with Pro Comp, trailmaster, or skyjacker, or i might just do a SAS and rear leaf spring conversion if i wanna go real hardcore. Id say go for it cuz your yota would definitely get some looks, and you wanna put those 33"s or 35"s on there don't you.

 

I will never own a "stock" rig again. A liften rig looks much better, especially with some quality tires to complement the stance. Plus, the added ground clearance allow you much more freedom off-road. From what I can tell, it's impossible to get any suspension lift without stiffening up the ride. Some people like it, some people don't. Most people will say that a suspension lift also causes the rig to handle better as there will be less body roll with stiffer springs.

Here are a couple of pics (click for bigger images). There are more on my site.

Before Lift


After Lift

 

what brand lift is it ? oh yeah the pics didnt work either but thanks for the post

 

Hey Prototype2-

I don't know all of the details, as i own a 3rd gen, but several of the 2nd gen owners on here buy Downey coils for the rear for abou1.5-2 inches of lift and then crank the torsion bars up so that the front matches. There is a write-up in the Tech Page that deals with the Downey rear coils. Maybe some more 2nd Gen owners will chime in...

Cheers!

 

Check out the pics in my sig.

This is a 4" Tough Country courtesy of Les Schwab. I got a hell of a deal on it (friends with the manager) but normally it runs about $900 - $1100 for the kit and about $500 - $800 labor to install. (took 4 guys 8 hours to install mine) I think he said the regular quote is just under $1900 out the door.

That is through Schwab though, I'ver seen the kits cheaper online, if you can install it yourself. Install is a bitch, you have to do some cutting for sure, but I don't know about welding.

I absolutely love it, best damn money I ever spent. ($1200 out the door ) I think it really helped off roading, and I havn't had any problems with it. I just get it retorqued and check the alignment every 4-5 months. I would recomend the low profile bump stops though, I've been meaning to get them, it would be nice if the front would flex a little more, the stock ones don't cut it.

I'll let you know when I have some more current pics.

 

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4runner lifts