2.5" Daystar Lift on T4r Sport w/XREAS

JMT529,

you can easily email cornfed suspensions to have them build you an 1" kit. I'm sure they'll be able to accomodate you for since they build to order.

Snap,

When you're ready to do the installation, post up a new thread with the subject of "Wrenchathon in < fill in city name> on < fill in date >" and go from there. I know there are A LOT of members that someone close to you will be able to assist you. You technically don't need a garage as long as you have ample lot space (driveway, parking lot, you name it). I've done installations in all sorts of conditions so any open area will suffice (except for the rain might dampen the spirits).

If you search for the "whos from CA (or something like that)" thread, you'll notice that there are over 100 members here so figure half from socal, someone should be able to assist you. The more members that show up the better as it'll be fun :)

Also doing multiple installations at the sametime will definitely be a better idea as you'll essentially kill 2 birds with one stone.

If doing it yourself is not an option, check out Demello Offroad in Santa Ana, CA (local to the both of ya) for installations. Prices are reasonable and they have done several 4th gens (even removed xreas too) so you'll be in good hands too.

Good luck!
 
Hmm, now that I know Cornfed can custom-make the lifts, what do you guys think would look best without looking funny on my 4Runner. I have stock 16" rims, but with Revos in 265/70/16.

I debating between these 3 lifts:
2.0" front, 1.5" rear
2.0" front, 1.0" rear
1.5" front, 1.0" rear

I leaning towards the 2"/1" combo. Will this make the front too high?
 
What is your true purpose in lifting your 4runner? Depending on your needs these numbers can change. Will you be upgrading tires (if yes, what kind and size)? Will this vehicle see the trails at all?

There are abunch of other q's I can probably dig up so if you can clearly state what your objective is, I'll try my best as well as others help you get the best combination possible.

Good luck!


JMT529 said:
Hmm, now that I know Cornfed can custom-make the lifts, what do you guys think would look best without looking funny on my 4Runner. I have stock 16" rims, but with Revos in 265/70/16.

I debating between these 3 lifts:
2.0" front, 1.5" rear
2.0" front, 1.0" rear
1.5" front, 1.0" rear

I leaning towards the 2"/1" combo. Will this make the front too high?
 
Good Times said:
What is your true purpose in lifting your 4runner? Depending on your needs these numbers can change. Will you be upgrading tires (if yes, what kind and size)? Will this vehicle see the trails at all?

There are abunch of other q's I can probably dig up so if you can clearly state what your objective is, I'll try my best as well as others help you get the best combination possible.

Good luck!

I am lifting it mostly for looks. I have not and don't really plan to go offroading with it. I also will probably be keeping the tires that I have on there now. Thanks for any advice you may offer.
 
JMT529 said:
I am lifting it mostly for looks. I have not and don't really plan to go offroading with it. I also will probably be keeping the tires that I have on there now. Thanks for any advice you may offer.

This means you're looking at 265.65.17 tires. Will you be upgrading tires in the future? I ask this because if you upgrade tires, you want to make sure the lift you get now will accomodate for the change. Would suck to redo the lift just because you got larger tires.

Thanks!
 
Good Times said:
This means you're looking at 265.65.17 tires. Will you be upgrading tires in the future? I ask this because if you upgrade tires, you want to make sure the lift you get now will accomodate for the change. Would suck to redo the lift just because you got larger tires.

Thanks!

Actually, I have 265/70/16. With gas prices looking like they will go even higher, I will not get bigger tires.
 
In that case how about just getting a lift on the front to level it out? Not sure if you want to lift the rear but that's your decision.

I would say 1.5-2.0" up front and that should do it. If you want to add 0.5" to the rear, add another 0.5" to the front.

Now this is based on Biff's installation that we did back in 2004. He had the 2.5" daystar front spacers installed (no rear). It looked pretty level (maybe a bit higher on the nose but nothing significant). I would suggest just doing the daystar lift just because I think that should do but if you want cornfeds then I would say try 1.5-2".

Since I don't know of anyone else attempting to just lift it a little, it's really hard to determine what will work and what will not. It's all trial n error.

Good luck
 
Dont worry too much about the 2.5" lift being to high. I love the way my T4R rides and XREAS is still in tact. The leveling kit will actually make the truck unlevel. If you look at the running boards you can see the stock ride is level, the cladding is why it looks unlevel. Just an F Y I for you
 

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I think I'm going to place my order for 2" front / 1" rear Cornfed spacers today. Thanks for everyone's advice.
 
crissguinn said:
Just Installed Daystars lift kit on my 03 T4R Sport V8 and everything is great. The ride is still just as smooth as B4. The kit was only $239. It feels like i'm 2 feet in the air compared to stock. The XREAS system is still operable and I have NO dash lights going crazy. The only problem was, they said the Daystar instructions said nothing about clearence getting strut out to install spacers. After tedious search, I found removing the upper A-arm to be the solution. I called the shop and they took care of it. OTD price was just over 5 bills.
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What size tires are you running?

I'm thinking about doing the 3" cornfed and 285/70/17. Too big?Any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
Re: Re: 2.5" Daystar Lift on T4r Sport w/XREAS

ddd269 said:
I'm thinking about doing the 3" cornfed and 285/70/17. Too big?Any suggestions?

Thanks.

With 285's you will have some significant rubbing, even with a 3" lift. Its not just a height issue, its width as well. Check using the search function and you'll find pictures/advice/experiences.

Cheers
Mark
 
yup thats it...the price went down from 4 years ago...im getting the same one with installation and alignment here in houston for $300
 
yup thats it...the price went down from 4 years ago...im getting the same one with installation and alignment here in houston for $300

Is that just the price for labor or for the spacers and labor? Just curious since I called 4 Wheel Parts by me and they said it would be $400 just for labor which seemed high to me. Luckily a bunch of members here live close by and have offered to help me install it.
 
With that lift, did you have to do any other changes as far as linkages or steering, UCA's or LCA's? Just curious, wanting to lift my 05 Sport with the XREAS, but don't want to have to change a lot of other things.
 
With that lift, did you have to do any other changes as far as linkages or steering, UCA's or LCA's? Just curious, wanting to lift my 05 Sport with the XREAS, but don't want to have to change a lot of other things.

Nope, just an alignment when you are done.
 
Is that just the price for labor or for the spacers and labor? Just curious since I called 4 Wheel Parts by me and they said it would be $400 just for labor which seemed high to me. Luckily a bunch of members here live close by and have offered to help me install it.

actually thats everything...parts, labor, and alignment. its a mom and pop shop but there well known here and they do good work
 
It's a great budget lift that makes your truck look like it should have. You can put it on with your present suspension components and it will work just fine. Most who have it, did some sort of other upgrade(s) at the same time. The most common is new (upgraded) shocks. Some did shocks and new springs (FJcruiser take-offs being common and the least expensive).

here's how it looks:

DSC01722-1.jpg~original
 

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