'97 Lift Question

[Salty Mule]

I have a '97 that I am starting from scratch with. I have never lifted any vehicle and know absolutely nothing about it. I am NOT going to be 4 x 4 or rock climbing. This will be a daily driver that will go to the ranch on occasion.

I will be adding 285/75/16 or 265/75/16 after the lift.
How much lift should I go with?
What type or brand of lift?
Do I need anything outside of the of the lift? Shocks, Springs, etc?
It will have a heavy bumper and winch on the front and back.
Will I need wheel spacers?

4WheelParts in Austin recommended Rev 430 3" front and 2.5" in the back along with new struts. Does this sound like a good recommendation or is there a better route?

Thanks for any help

 

[98WhiteT4R]

www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html

 

[Salty Mule]

Thanks. Reading that now.

 

[Dee3]

Make sure you get a diff drop to help reduce some stress on the CV joints after the lift. $20-$30 for a 1" differential drop and some lift kits will have the diff drop in with it. Depends on the wheels spacers. Some do, some don't. I don't and have over 3" lift. read and google

 

[deverlow]

Remember, you'll get what you pay for. Are you lifting for fashion or function? Old Man Emu is one of the best overall lift manufacturers for our 3rd Gens, but I could just be biased based on what I've installed. Bilstein adjustable 5100s are very popular on this forum as well.

Take a look at your budget and see what you're willing to commit/what you really need to buy. You don't need a big lift to do big things.

 

[Salty Mule]

I am lifting for fashion.

 

[3rzrunner]

I am lifting for fashion.

then just get a BL.....