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PitbullRescuer
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Solid axle swap it and then theoretically the sky's the limit.
Gerdo
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How high do you want to go?
Please read this http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html
Some of us are running about 4" in front and 5"-6" in back (all suspension). Do you want more than that?
Please read this http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html
Some of us are running about 4" in front and 5"-6" in back (all suspension). Do you want more than that?
theizzardking
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yeah if you're one of those taller is cooler "because it just is" crowd i'll smack you,lol, if not and you have an actual real need for it you can either SAS it or with some modification you can run a fabtech 6" lift up front ......
but seriously i wouldn't recommend it unless you wheel heavily, have money to fix broken parts and the rest.....
SC4Runner's Profile - Silver '96 - YotaTech Forums
but seriously i wouldn't recommend it unless you wheel heavily, have money to fix broken parts and the rest.....
SC4Runner's Profile - Silver '96 - YotaTech Forums
Thing is you only benefit from high centering clearance. Someone may correct me if I'm wrong, but all other aspects go to crap. Especially with a drop bracket since you have low axles and clearance.
I've always read to run the tallest tires you can with the least amount of lift. Lower center of gravity, and the most clearance.
Anything beyond that is mall crawler territory.
Doc2012
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Answer the question; WHY do you want to go higher.
Is it to gain clearance, or to compensate for something else?
If you want it for clearance, there's other things you can do.
Custom transmssion crossmember, Lifting the transmission up 1.5" above the bottom of the frame, along with a BudBuilt clocking ring, clocking the transfer case 30*, again, to put it above the bottom of the frame. Cut off the front transmission mounts. The only reason the back ones are still there hanging below the frame is because of the damn gas tank. That will be changed when I do the F250 tank swap. Tank will go between the frame where the spare tire use to be, again, up and out of the way. Then, cut off the rear mounts, and put a full belly pan under it. And there's your flat belly.
By doc11 at 2012-07-24
By doc11 at 2012-07-06
If you're one of those, "Higher because it looks good", you're high. All I have to say is, like I said before,
Nice truck, sorry about you're little d!ck.....
Is it to gain clearance, or to compensate for something else?
If you want it for clearance, there's other things you can do.
Custom transmssion crossmember, Lifting the transmission up 1.5" above the bottom of the frame, along with a BudBuilt clocking ring, clocking the transfer case 30*, again, to put it above the bottom of the frame. Cut off the front transmission mounts. The only reason the back ones are still there hanging below the frame is because of the damn gas tank. That will be changed when I do the F250 tank swap. Tank will go between the frame where the spare tire use to be, again, up and out of the way. Then, cut off the rear mounts, and put a full belly pan under it. And there's your flat belly.
By doc11 at 2012-07-24
By doc11 at 2012-07-06
If you're one of those, "Higher because it looks good", you're high. All I have to say is, like I said before,
Nice truck, sorry about you're little d!ck.....
theizzardking
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while you're mostly right that's not always true, there are some specialty types of off roading that 6+ inches of lift and looking like you have a small **** are actually good for....
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but honestly that's about it.....
They're also using a tow strap and not a recovery strap.
Those video's always make me laugh, even though they are embarrassing to the human race.
Next best thing is jumping sand dunes in stock vehicles. Hilarious.
Can't tell you how many times I've watched this and laughed my ass off. Every few months it's worth pulling up again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8W85WjayKQ
The hummer one is pretty good too.
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theizzardking
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Lol, i was more or less talking about bogging , but your right on the money, lol
I agree with all of this. I just like to know how stuff is built.
I have no need or want to do this. I like mine just the way it is.
But learning how its done will make me more well rounded
fourwd1
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"Riley": '99 4Runner Limited 2WD; Converted to 4WD; Manual hub and transfer case conversion; 63" Chevy leaf spring conversion; Bud Built clocking ring; Bud Built skid plates front and middle; 4.88s front and rear with ARB Air Lockers; custom transmission cross member, lifting transmission 1.5"; Custom 1.5" engine lift; 4crawler 1.5"body lift; stock 5-stars wrapped in 265/75/16 Falken Rock Mountain's; full time power out let mod; JVC head unit with built in Bluetooth and rear iPod cable; Rockford Fosgate 6" front door speakers; Clarion 4.5" rear door speakers(soon to be changed out); LED light strips in cargo area; much, much more to come....
Sounds like a lot of work to be able to back up a ramp in a parking lot.
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gornish_hick
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There is a fella around here who has this first gen lol If you wanna go big
SJC
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"Riley": '99 4Runner Limited 2WD; Converted to 4WD; Manual hub and transfer case conversion; 63" Chevy leaf spring conversion; Bud Built clocking ring; Bud Built skid plates front and middle; 4.88s front and rear with ARB Air Lockers; custom transmission cross member, lifting transmission 1.5"; Custom 1.5" engine lift; 4crawler 1.5"body lift; stock 5-stars wrapped in 265/75/16 Falken Rock Mountain's; full time power out let mod; JVC head unit with built in Bluetooth and rear iPod cable; Rockford Fosgate 6" front door speakers; Clarion 4.5" rear door speakers(soon to be changed out); LED light strips in cargo area; much, much more to come....
Sounds like a lot of work to be able to back up a ramp in a parking lot.
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its unique as ****
Doc2012
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"Riley": '99 4Runner Limited 2WD; Converted to 4WD; Manual hub and transfer case conversion; 63" Chevy leaf spring conversion; Bud Built clocking ring; Bud Built skid plates front and middle; 4.88s front and rear with ARB Air Lockers; custom transmission cross member, lifting transmission 1.5"; Custom 1.5" engine lift; 4crawler 1.5"body lift; stock 5-stars wrapped in 265/75/16 Falken Rock Mountain's; full time power out let mod; JVC head unit with built in Bluetooth and rear iPod cable; Rockford Fosgate 6" front door speakers; Clarion 4.5" rear door speakers(soon to be changed out); LED light strips in cargo area; much, much more to come....
Sounds like a lot of work to be able to back up a ramp in a parking lot.
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That's because there is still a lot more work that needs to be done.
For one, I don't have shocks in the back, because I need to do the F250 Gas tank conversion. I don't have the gas tank skid in place because I lost the mounting points. The front drive shaft isn't in place either, not only because I have to get one shortened, but also to persuade me to not do anything
stupid where I might mess the gas tank up. Next is the stock bumpers. Not doing anything until I can fabricate my own bumpers.
Just because I backed up a ramp, doesn't mean that she doesn't see any dirt or trails. I'm just being smart and not f*cking my DD up like I did once before......
Thank you SJC.
theizzardking
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Completely agree if I wanted to beat the crap out of a truck it'd be in a 1st gen or a $1000 xj , not the point in my 10k+ dd, but like said doesn't mean she don't go places and get dirty
sn0wrunner
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That comment still made me laugh out loud.
But seriously, props to you for doing all that custom work. I can't imagine the amount of time you put into it.
Your RTI score is off a little. lol Your tire is like a foot and a half in the air. My stock link set up can flex that much.
Brian757
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SAS would indeed be a good idea if you want your truck super high. I have 7" of lift on my runner. Did 4" and my tires rubbed and i like a lot of travel, so i added 3" more inches. I would never say my truck is huge by any means, but it helps avoiding rock edges when climbing. I dont do the height for the looks, its too damn expensive just to impress people i dont give a sh!t about. There are practical uses for lifted trucks, obviously.
And some people just enjoy lifting trucks for looks. Its called a hobby. Some play chess, some collect Beany-babies, some are musicians, and some lift trucks. The whole small penis thing comes in when people are jealous that their hobby is cheaper and not as publicly viewed and flaunted as the truck lifter. Having a truck designing hobby does not correlate to penis size. Its like saying that drummers have small ear lobes...
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theizzardking
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i "almost" gave you negative feedback because of this comment....lol..after deleting a post 5 times i've decided to just give it up....we need a dislike button....:boxer:...moving on from this soon to be infuriating thread...
