Cornfed installed on 2006 SE - Toyota

rider · 12-29-2005, 02:59 AM

Happy holidays everyone.

I ordered the Cornfed 3" lift kit from Jason at Burtman Industries the week before Christmas. It arrived less than a week later. I had a couple of quick questions. Both Jason and David at Cornfed were very quick to respond. Great service! Thanks guys!

I did the install the day after Christmas. It took me and a couple friends 4 hours from the first turn of the wrench to complete. Actually it took 6+ hours total, but 2+ were spent nursing a hangover, reading instructions and strategizing. I and one other could get it done in less than 3 hours now that I know what I am doing.

I removed the brake calipers to allow the lower control arm to drop down and aid in removing the coilover. This made life very easy. It was not mentioned in the instructions so I have just sent a quick query to David to see if there is another way. Other than that I just followed the enclosed instructions. Pretty easy. I was so happy with the result when we finished I treated everyone to food and drinks

I found a frame and axle shop to do the alignment yesterday. Firestone refused to do it because of the lift.

I still have the stock Dunlops on the Runner since it only has 1600 miles on it. I am tempted to get some Revos but will probably wait until the Dunlops wear out and I will replace the rims and tires and try to widen the stance a bit.

Anyway, I really like the look.

The stock height was just too low. Now it looks more normal to me, even with the stock rubber. I can't wait to get off road this spring and see how the Runner performs. I have done Redcone Pass in my CJ, Comanche, and on motorcycles, so I have to take the Runner over it this summer and break it in. It is not that technical but does get the palms a bit sweaty on the downhill.

Pictures of the lift to follow.

rider · 12-29-2005, 03:36 AM

2006 SE with 3" Cornfed lift

rider · 12-29-2005, 03:38 AM

another pic

rider · 12-29-2005, 03:39 AM

Front spacers

sharp4runr · 12-29-2005, 07:31 AM

oooooh looks awesome dude!!!

Hey by chance would you be able to send a copy of those instructions to me?

Bluto · 12-29-2005, 10:38 AM

Looks nice!

I found the hardest part was getting the strut out and flat. Had to move the suspension down then up (I think) to get the top out and past the upper a-arm.

I got a lifetime alignment from Firestone after the lift with no problems. Wierd.

rider · 12-29-2005, 12:38 PM

Sharp4runr,

Give me a fax number and I will shoot it out to you.

I have the instructions for the front with me. I think I left the rear instructions at my bros. house. I can get them if necessary. Not much involved with the rear. It took us 30-40 minutes in the dark.

Jason B · 12-29-2005, 01:09 PM

Looks great! Love AZ, love it.

AlexJet · 12-29-2005, 01:16 PM

Nice looking truck with a lift. The next thing you have to do is get some big tires; those Dunlops are too small

rdist · 12-29-2005, 01:46 PM

Nice job! I really want to get the cornfed lift but I'm not mechanically inclined. I'll have to find a place in Chicago to do it for me. I'd be to scared to mess it up if i do it myself.

Jason B · 12-29-2005, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rdist
Nice job! I really want to get the cornfed lift but I'm not mechanically inclined. I'll have to find a place in Chicago to do it for me. I'd be to scared to mess it up if i do it myself.

Most Toyota dealers can do this for you, or any shop that has a spring compressor.

sharp4runr · 12-29-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rider
Sharp4runr,

Give me a fax number and I will shoot it out to you.

I have the instructions for the front with me. I think I left the rear instructions at my bros. house. I can get them if necessary. Not much involved with the rear. It took us 30-40 minutes in the dark.

PM sent. Thanks in advance!

Pirate VI · 12-29-2005, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jason B
Most Toyota dealers can do this for you, or any shop that has a spring compressor.

toyota dealers will do this? it doesnt void any warrantees or anything?
im still toying with this idea, but i too need to have it done, If i had the tools and friends who were mechanically inclined then maybe i would attempt it, but i too am too afraid i will mess up something.

o yea btw your truck looks great

BlkSS1755 · 12-29-2005, 09:35 PM

very

Jason B · 12-29-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pirate VI
toyota dealers will do this?

o yea btw your truck looks great

That what customers report. Or any 4wd shop, or place that install shocks can do it. Any place with a spring compressor. You can also rent them as well.

12-29-2005, 02:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
rider Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 35	Cornfed installed on 2006 SE Happy holidays everyone. I ordered the Cornfed 3" lift kit from Jason at Burtman Industries the week before Christmas. It arrived less than a week later. I had a couple of quick questions. Both Jason and David at Cornfed were very quick to respond. Great service! Thanks guys! I did the install the day after Christmas. It took me and a couple friends 4 hours from the first turn of the wrench to complete. Actually it took 6+ hours total, but 2+ were spent nursing a hangover, reading instructions and strategizing. I and one other could get it done in less than 3 hours now that I know what I am doing. I removed the brake calipers to allow the lower control arm to drop down and aid in removing the coilover. This made life very easy. It was not mentioned in the instructions so I have just sent a quick query to David to see if there is another way. Other than that I just followed the enclosed instructions. Pretty easy. I was so happy with the result when we finished I treated everyone to food and drinks I found a frame and axle shop to do the alignment yesterday. Firestone refused to do it because of the lift. I still have the stock Dunlops on the Runner since it only has 1600 miles on it. I am tempted to get some Revos but will probably wait until the Dunlops wear out and I will replace the rims and tires and try to widen the stance a bit. Anyway, I really like the look. The stock height was just too low. Now it looks more normal to me, even with the stock rubber. I can't wait to get off road this spring and see how the Runner performs. I have done Redcone Pass in my CJ, Comanche, and on motorcycles, so I have to take the Runner over it this summer and break it in. It is not that technical but does get the palms a bit sweaty on the downhill. Pictures of the lift to follow. __________________ 2006 V8 Sport Edition 4Runner Titanium Silver Heated leather seats Cornfed Lift Eclipse AVN 5500 Rainbow Audio Profi comp speakers Focal 165 CVI JL 10" sub Alpine PBX 4.150 Alpine PBX 1.600 Schrockworks sliders on order 1987 Jeep Commanche

12-29-2005, 03:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
rider Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 35	2006 SE with 3" Cornfed lift Attached Images __________________ 2006 V8 Sport Edition 4Runner Titanium Silver Heated leather seats Cornfed Lift Eclipse AVN 5500 Rainbow Audio Profi comp speakers Focal 165 CVI JL 10" sub Alpine PBX 4.150 Alpine PBX 1.600 Schrockworks sliders on order 1987 Jeep Commanche

12-29-2005, 03:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
rider Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 35	another pic Attached Images __________________ 2006 V8 Sport Edition 4Runner Titanium Silver Heated leather seats Cornfed Lift Eclipse AVN 5500 Rainbow Audio Profi comp speakers Focal 165 CVI JL 10" sub Alpine PBX 4.150 Alpine PBX 1.600 Schrockworks sliders on order 1987 Jeep Commanche

12-29-2005, 03:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
rider Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 35	Front spacers Attached Images __________________ 2006 V8 Sport Edition 4Runner Titanium Silver Heated leather seats Cornfed Lift Eclipse AVN 5500 Rainbow Audio Profi comp speakers Focal 165 CVI JL 10" sub Alpine PBX 4.150 Alpine PBX 1.600 Schrockworks sliders on order 1987 Jeep Commanche

12-29-2005, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
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12-29-2005, 10:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bluto Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 1,068	Looks nice! I found the hardest part was getting the strut out and flat. Had to move the suspension down then up (I think) to get the top out and past the upper a-arm. I got a lifetime alignment from Firestone after the lift with no problems. Wierd. __________________ 2005 Sport V8 4WD - Salsa Red Pearl 3/2 Cornfed lift, Hanna Sliders, 265/70/17 LT Revos

12-29-2005, 12:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
rider Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 35	Sharp4runr, Give me a fax number and I will shoot it out to you. I have the instructions for the front with me. I think I left the rear instructions at my bros. house. I can get them if necessary. Not much involved with the rear. It took us 30-40 minutes in the dark. __________________ 2006 V8 Sport Edition 4Runner Titanium Silver Heated leather seats Cornfed Lift Eclipse AVN 5500 Rainbow Audio Profi comp speakers Focal 165 CVI JL 10" sub Alpine PBX 4.150 Alpine PBX 1.600 Schrockworks sliders on order 1987 Jeep Commanche Last edited by rider; 12-29-2005 at 12:42 PM.

12-29-2005, 01:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jason B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,101	Looks great! Love AZ, love it. __________________ Jason B 4Runner Limited My 4Runner Website Email: jason@burtmanindustries.com For 4Runner/SUV Accessories, please visit *www.burtmanindustries.com* Live Chat/Message Board: http://get.to/jasonforum AOL/AIM: JNB133

12-29-2005, 01:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
AlexJet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,288	Nice looking truck with a lift. The next thing you have to do is get some big tires; those Dunlops are too small __________________ *2005 4Runner Limited V6* TRUCK of the MONTH – June 2006 Engine: aFe Intake, Safari Snorkel, TRD Cooling, Optima Battery, Painless Wiring. Interior: Sherwood/Woodview Dash, Lexus GX470 Steering Wheel, Garmin Nuvi760 GPS, Cobra 29 Classic CB, XM Commander, Custom Switch Panel, Custom cargo organizer. Exterior: Canadian Window Visors, Canadian Hood Deflector, Valor Exhaust Tip, Wilson CB-Antenna. Suspension: Custom 5”. ARB RD132, 4.56 Nitro Gears Wheels/Tires: Summer – ProComp Xtreme M/T 315/70-R17 + ProComp 7105, Winter – ProComp All Terrain 35/12.50R17 + AR Baja. Lighting: Philips H.I.D., Hella Rallye 4000, Hella 500, PIAA 510, KC Baja, ‘06 LED Taillights, ‘06 Projector Headlights. Off-Roading Equipment: ARB Front Bumper, WARN 9.5xp, WinchLine Trail/Fire synthetic line, WinchLine Aluminum Fairlead, WARN Shackles, Rear Diff Breather, Off-Road Clinometer, Custom Roof Rack, Custom Full Undercarriage Protection: Engine, Transmission, Transfer Case, Fuel Tank and Exhaust Skid Plates, Custom Rock Sliders/Steps, CBI Rear Bumper.[/color] Coming up: Write-ups: My 4Runner Project 4” Custom Lift Tail Lights LED Project HID Conversion on 4th Gen. Surco Safari Rack ARB Bumper Install Alex’s Garage SALE NEW - GARAGE SALE 2

12-29-2005, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
rdist Wanderer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 190	Nice job! I really want to get the cornfed lift but I'm not mechanically inclined. I'll have to find a place in Chicago to do it for me. I'd be to scared to mess it up if i do it myself. __________________ 05 V6 Galactic Grey SE 4Runner 4WD Factory Rear Spoiler, Factory Sunroof, X-REAS Sport Suspension, Cargo cover, Valor exaust tip, Silverstar Lo/fog lights, OEM all weather floor mats, Auto Mate Alarm w/Remote start, Weathertech wind deflectors, JAOS Center Protector R, JAOS Offroad challenger 110G H4 Lights, Go Rhino Hitch step, Yakima Load Warrior, 30 Gig Ipod Video 06 Scion Xa 03 Xr 4wd Matrix 95 SR5 4Runner (retired) My 4Runner

12-29-2005, 09:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
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