3" lift actual height

[shifthis]

I never measured my truck at stock height so I am not sure if I have the 3" on lift. I have the toytec ultimate. What are people reading after doing the lift. Also are the fenders the same height front to back. My measurements are with new nitto terra grapplers 285/70/17. I measured from the ground to the middle of the wheel well.

Driver Front 39"
Pass Front 39"
Driver Rear 39.5"
Pass Rear 39.75"

The truck looks level for the most part I am just wondering if I should raise the front half and inch to be the same height as the rear or if the body lines are different front to back. I installed the lift on Sunday and I am getting the alignment done this weekend. If I am gonna change the front I wanna do it before the alignment.

 

[Seatown]

I never measured my truck at stock height so I am not sure if I have the 3" on lift. I have the toytec ultimate. What are people reading after doing the lift. Also are the fenders the same height front to back. My measurements are with new nitto terra grapplers 285/70/17. I measured from the ground to the middle of the wheel well.

Driver Front 39"
Pass Front 39"
Driver Rear 39.5"
Pass Rear 39.75"

The truck looks level for the most part I am just wondering if I should raise the front half and inch to be the same height as the rear or if the body lines are different front to back. I installed the lift on Sunday and I am getting the alignment done this weekend. If I am gonna change the front I wanna do it before the alignment.

Keep the rake! it's all about personal preference between level and a touch of rake...I say you are spot on.

 

[CAN-03runner]

I think you are better off for driving and stopping having the front a little lower than the rear.

Raising it higher will not add more height under your truck than your taller tires already provide. It would only add more clearance under your front bumper and add more separation between your tires the wheel well.

Will the truck do offroading, or lift and tires mainly for agressive look?
Does it rub anywhere?

 

[shifthis]

The truck does see a bit of dirt. I have tagged every corner of the vehicle including the tailpipe, and hitch. After doing the lift I saw that I have some pretty means scratches in the gas tank. I think I need to invest in a gas tank skid. I previously had a daystar 2.5/1.5 spacer lift with 32's. so I figure I am about and inch higher, but thats why I wanna make sure that I am getting the full 3 inches and not really at 2.5 again. I mainly want to improve my approach and departure angles. I will be doing a body lift soon also. The truck only rubs in reverse right now and at full lock but I did go off of a curb this morning and it rubbed pretty good. I haven't done any trimming though.

 

[ofcbarbrady]

Definitely keep the rake.....let everything settle for a bit since you just did the install. But I wouldn't mess with it.

 

[NJshadow93]

Is it me or do actual suspension lifts raise the truck higher than the spacers do? I've never seen a lifted 4Runner in person so I'm just curious but it appears that way in pictures.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Measuring from the center of the wheel to the fender makes a much better comparison. Due to tire size differences (including the same size between different manufacturers), the fender to ground measurement is not an accurate comparison. Also keep in mind the change in fender design between the 03-05's and the 06-09's. This makes a difference in appearance.

Regarding the question about spacer lifts vs lift coils/coilovers, you are partially correct. The reason for the difference in looks is because both lift coils and coilovers do not have a specific lift height. Due to differences in wear and your particular setup (2wd/4wd and v6/v8 both play a major role, along with added weight), every setup is different in lift amount. Therefore, it's pretty rare to get an exact 3" with either of these setups. Most are probably slightly over. With a spacer lift, the lift amount is pretty much universal for most 4runners (only major factor is added weight). So, a 3" spacer lift is most usually a 3" lift. Hope that makes sense. In short, spacer lifts offer a more defined lift amount than coils, thus the differences you note.

 

[bensanders]

Is it me or do actual suspension lifts raise the truck higher than the spacers do? I've never seen a lifted 4Runner in person so I'm just curious but it appears that way in pictures.

Depends. There are different sized spacer kits, and many of the aftermarket full suspension lifts use adjustable coil overs with a mix of different sized springs for the rear. That being said, most suspension lifts that utilize replacement shocks/struts and springs end up giving more lift than a typical spacer kit.

 

[Aquabear]

Definitely keep the rake.....let everything settle for a bit since you just did the install. But I wouldn't mess with it.

x2.
I also have Toytec Ult lift and had to let it settle a bit. Grab a beer and wait my friend.

Edit: Mine has settled. I need to lower my fronts, I'm azz high!

 

[bensanders]

I'm also a fan of a little bit of rake. My DS 2.5/1.5 leveled out my truck but it's settled some in the front, so now I have a nice, slight rake.

 

[NJshadow93]

Thanks for answering my question guys. I always felt spacer lift such as a 3/2 setup didn't look as high as an OME or Toytec Ultimate lift. It makes sense now though.