Body Lift Kit

[054Runner1]

I was just wondering if anyone has a body lift on there 4th Gen 2WD Runner? I am considering getting one, not anything drastic just maybe 2" or 3" in the front and 1" in the back. Anyways I have a 2005 2WD V6 and was wondering if anyone had any information or Pics of their lifted 4th Gen Runners Thanks!

 

[Good Times]

I was just wondering if anyone has a body lift on there 4th Gen 2WD Runner? I am considering getting one, not anything drastic just maybe 2" or 3" in the front and 1" in the back. Anyways I have a 2005 2WD V6 and was wondering if anyone had any information or Pics of their lifted 4th Gen Runners Thanks!

Hello:

Looks like you got your words all mixed up. Sounds like you're looking for some spacer lifts and not body lifts. Body lifts separate the body from the frame. The max you can do is 1.5". Spacer lifts can give you 3" max.

Do some searches on cornfed, revtek, daystar. That should garner a lot of reading for the time being.

Both 2wd and 4wd will have the same look and feel so check out any lifted 4th gen.

GOod luck

 

[054Runner1]

I guess in Toyota's that is the largest they make but i have a 1977 K5 Blazer with a 3 " Body lift. Anyways, ya spacers are fine too. I have heard the Cornfed spacers are good!?!

 

[Good Times]

I guess in Toyota's that is the largest they make but i have a 1977 K5 Blazer with a 3 " Body lift. Anyways, ya spacers a fine too. I have heard the Cornfed spacers are good!?!

You can get larger body lifts, the only problem is limitation with the hardware. That's all. But seriously I wouldn't recommend anything over 1.5". Although I have 1.5" I even think that anything over 1" is not safe.

Cornfeds are good. I highly recommend then over any other spacer mfg. Installation is easy.



Good luck

 

[054Runner1]

Ya my K5 Lift actually is ok because I have a 6" Suspension and 36" Super Swampers on it. When I drive I have to slow way way down to turn otherwise it just isnt very stable. Anyways I think I might look into those Cornfed Spacers or the Daystar System. You say they are pretty easy to install? Does anyone know how much it costs to have someone install them? I just don't want to put forth the time or effort to save a few hundred bucks. Especially when I don't have a whole lot of experience in installing that kinda stuff.

 

[Good Times]

If you have simple hand tools, you'll know how to do this. I've seen many rookies do this with ease. Installation takes anywhere from 4-6hrs depending on your skillset.

I've heard installation quotes as cheap as 200 and as high as 500 so buyer beware.

Installation does require some specialty tools though (spring compressor, tie rod puller).

Anyway do a quick search on others that have done this as a rookie and you'll quickly realize how easy it is as well.

good luck

 

[sketch1]

Is there an advantage of a body lift over a spacer lift? My friend has a 3" body lift as well as a suspension lift (not sure the size) on his 83 Chief Cherokee. I know you get a firmer ride with the spacers, is this the case with the body lift as well? And who makes a body lift for the 4runner? Or are they universal kits? I did a google search and didnt come back with any.

 

[Good Times]

Body lifts are completely different from suspension lifts (of all kinds) because it is not a suspension lift. A body lift is simply what it sounds like. Lifting the body off of the frame. Currently the stock vehicle should come with an 1" body lift (approx) as a dampener between the frame and body. Adding a larger piece between will furthur separate the body from the frame. This is a body lift.

A suspension lift is simply a lift in the suspension itself. This means more vertical height at the sacrifice of the stock suspension geometry. Ride will be directly affected on any suspension lift whereas a body does not since it does not touch the suspension components.

Only 1 mfg makes body lifts for the 4runner. http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/BodyLiftKit.shtml

The max for the 4th gen is 1.5" due to safety reasons.

If you're considering lifting, I highly recommend you do the usual suspension lift prior to a body lift. A body lift should be your last option as it's not as safe as a suspension lift.

GOod luck

 

[AlexJet]

Agreed with Lance. Do suspension lift first. If you need an extra 1" to fit your tires, you may consider body lift.
REMEMBER, body lift will only let you put bigger tires; it won't make any changes to your clearance.