What's up fellas. So I need some advice. I just bought a 2002 runner with really high miles, 265k in case you're wondering. Got a really good deal which is why I was ok with the miles. I want to lift it but since it's my daily driver I want to know what kind of MPGs I'm looking at. Won't be going all out with mods like some of the other really nice runners on the site. I read a lot that 3" is what everybody mostly goes with. Also what kind of lift do you all recommend because I want to keep the stock wheel unless there is a nicer option that won't add a crazy amount of weight. In regards the lift I've seen many options like toytec OME and the one I'm least familiar the Tundra option. What do you fellas recommend? I want to start this project within the next year because I'm in the middle of buying a house so have to spend money wisely right now. Thanks for any and all advice!
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jstim
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Heres a good read to get you started.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html
tre9er
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^this.
It's all about your budget and goals. How much height, what will you do with the truck, what do you want to spend, how many other upgrades are you willing to do as a result of your lift?
Thanks for the link! Lots of great information. Well nothing too crazy. Like I mentioned just maybe 3 inches. I've been reading up on the diff drop. Won't be doing anything crazy with my rig. Some mud, camping, the beach. By no means nothing really technical. Just want a mean nice looking rig. I've seen the set up with the stock wheels which I like. Just wanted lift ideas/advice and what kind of MPGs would be common those lifts.
MStudt
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3" is as much as you can go with the suspension (on the front that is). Anymore than that you'll need to use a body lift. I'm running 3" Eibach/Bilstein up front and OME 891's in the rear. I'm also running 285/75/16 Falkens and get and average of about 18.5 mpg's. The mpg's are going to vary from one to another, so keep that in mind. Your mpg are going to very depending on the weight you carry, size of the tire, roof racks and so on.
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CSAlltrac
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Are you running a panhard drop and extended brake components with the 891s?
MStudt
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I'm running a drop with an adjustable pan hard that I made. I do not have extended lines, and never had any issues with the stock length.
