99 lift question (can't find answer)

[lumberjude]

If this has been asked before, sorry, I searched but could not find any answer I'm looking for.

I know there is extensive threads and info here on lifts and the lift faq thread, exhausting threads over the same thing, tons of times over...

I still just cannot find the answer to this...

So, I have a 99 with the tall springs, I am about to install a lift. I am going with toytec coilovers in the front (bilstein 5100 with the silver eibach springs) and OME 890 in the rear, new shocks etc.

Before I do the install I want to be sure that I have everything ready to go. I would like to go ahead and do the supporting mods at the same time (if they are needed).

I know that at the 3" mark you should seriously consider the front dif drop, the extended rear brake lines, the panhard drop etc.

I plan on going ~1.5-1.75" in the front and 2" in the rear.

I would say 80% of use will be pavement...for now. Occasional trail rides, camping trips, etc, nothing too technical.

So, technically, I am only lifting 1.5 ~ 1.75" in the front and 2" in the rear...since my 4Runner has the 99 "tall" springs...

Do I need to consider the supporting mods with this new setup? Should I not be looking at it as just a 1.5"/2" lift and consider my 4Runner "lifted" already? I mean, I'm going 1.5/2" over stock height...I don't know this has kind of confused me. Maybe I should have purchased a different year model.

 

[tre9er]

There are people running 3+" lifts that don't have any "supporting" mods done. If you aren't wheeling hardcore you'll probably be fine. Check the length of your brake line after you cram the OME's in the rear. If you're satisfied at full droop, you're good. The panhard is one I'd like to do regardless of the size of rear lift just because I like knowing my rear axle is somewhat centered.

 

[JayRolla]

99 IMO is the best model year due too the options that where available with all time AWD/locker, tall springs and so on.

IMO you need some but not all. I would do the diff drop and rear brake line. You probably could get away with no brake line but you shoudl do it to be safe. Panhard drop is overrated IMO, not needed with your small lift. I still dont run one and it rides just fine with my 3.5-4" rear lift.

 

[JWaldz]

Honestly, you'll probably be fine with just the lift. If you start to see your cv's tearing more and more I'd maybe consider a diff drop but I think you'll be fine. I ran 3" of lift with no panhard drop for a long while. Only reason I finally got one is b/c the driveshaft hitting the tank skid. I doubt you'll be doing any serious offroading like that though. As far as the rear extended brake line, I still don't have one lol.

 

[Ron Helmuth]

As you can see just by the few replies here opinions vary on almost every lift topic and accessory mod.

Diff drop-some folks swear by them and others say they do nothing at all.

I'd save your funds and run your new lift awhile and then reexamine what you think you might need to complement it.

I'm running OME881s up front and 890s in the rear and 2" body lift. OME shocks all around.

I have none of the other mods mentioned. 99% street use.

I would say to pick your rear shocks carefully... many opinions on those as well. I'm leaning towards some Bilstein 5125 or 5100s to replace my Old Man Emus in back for a slightly more forgiving street ride.

Nothing wrong with the OMEs but everyone's butt feel is subjective...