Cornfed finally ordered
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HiVel-JR
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OK it is on and it looks pretty good, I did not do any before measurements, but I will do some after measurements. The process was not that hard, I thought it would take all day, but it only took about 2 1/2 hours, and that was with jack stands. PICS TO FOLLOW SOON!,
I also used spring compressors, all it takes is to have the two or three of the same tools like two 19mm deep sockets etc..., the right tools... and another dude that knows lifts and how to put them on for you for free!!!
I also used spring compressors, all it takes is to have the two or three of the same tools like two 19mm deep sockets etc..., the right tools... and another dude that knows lifts and how to put them on for you for free!!!
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Iron Clad Lou
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now yr just teasin us Hivel!! did you use a spring compressor?
HiVel-JR
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One small note, does that look right?, all of the other pics I saw on the internet people had re-installed or put their rubber spacer back on between the spring and that bottom spacer.
here is one with the rubber spacer on, there is nothing in the directions that says to put it back on???
UPDATE!!! turns out that the two inch lift does not require the rubber coil spring isolator to go back in due to the fact that the Pre load spacer is plastic. If the pre load spacer was aluminum then the little rubber coil spring isolator would have to go back in. According to CORNFED. Just FYI
Thanks MW 4Runner for the correct terms...
here is one with the rubber spacer on, there is nothing in the directions that says to put it back on???
UPDATE!!! turns out that the two inch lift does not require the rubber coil spring isolator to go back in due to the fact that the Pre load spacer is plastic. If the pre load spacer was aluminum then the little rubber coil spring isolator would have to go back in. According to CORNFED. Just FYI
Thanks MW 4Runner for the correct terms...
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HiVel-JR
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Also found this on the Burtman website... so I am relieved that 275/70s will fit!!!
The 2" front/1" rear lift kit gives you a 2" front lift and a 1" rear lift. The 2" front spacers will include a 6061 aluminum spacer which mounts outside of the coilover and also a smaller UHMW spacer that installs inside of the coilpack. Rear spacer is machined from UHMW. This kit allows for a 275/70r17 or a 275/70r16 tire/wheel combo.
The 2" front/1" rear lift kit gives you a 2" front lift and a 1" rear lift. The 2" front spacers will include a 6061 aluminum spacer which mounts outside of the coilover and also a smaller UHMW spacer that installs inside of the coilpack. Rear spacer is machined from UHMW. This kit allows for a 275/70r17 or a 275/70r16 tire/wheel combo.
MW 4Runner
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HiVel-JR said:
I reinstalled mine... I thought it said to on the Cornfed instructions, but its been so long I cant remember. I have seen pics of them not reinstalled a couple times though. You try emailing Cornfed directly?
Iron Clad Lou
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looks good man! I guess thats what I'm gonna order!
HiVel-JR
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Ha! I need to adjust my headlights. They are way too high!!! As I was driving through the neighborhood they were shinning into windows on the second floor of houses. The brights are even higher... Oh well, guess I have some more work to do!
They were a little high before the lift...
They were a little high before the lift...
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HiVel-JR said:
Beautiful- thanks for the pics. The lift is mild enough that the stock tire size doesnt look too small. Id love to see what some 265/70/17 tires would look like.
I bet the 275/70/17's will look pretty good too. I assume youre going with the GY Wrangler SA's? You wont be able to fit the 275 as a spare, correct?
HiVel-JR
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That would be my luck that the tire would not fit... Oh well.
I did how ever find out that with the 2 inch kit the original rubber spacer does not go back in, but with the 3 inch kit you put the rubber spacer back in due to the aluminum spacer. I find that strange, but I called CORNFED and that is what they told me.
I did how ever find out that with the 2 inch kit the original rubber spacer does not go back in, but with the 3 inch kit you put the rubber spacer back in due to the aluminum spacer. I find that strange, but I called CORNFED and that is what they told me.
MW 4Runner
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HiVel-JR said:
265/70-17 tire fits fine in the spare... You might search some b/c I thought a 275 tire would fit in there.
Thats interesting about the spacers, but does make sense. Your preload spacer isn't aluminum is it? I can see that the top spacer is alum.
Your lift looks really good!!!
ok here's my opinion>>>>>>>>>>>looks great !!!
Your headlights are that high with only a 1" diff. between front and rear lifts ?? Hopefully you can adjust them that far down .
Tires I personally would go with 265/70's , then you can atleast fit the spare in .
I dont understand that "preload" spacer , what does that mean , and are there other types. Dont all the spacers go on top of the coils ?
How did the install go ?
Dont forget to get an alignment.
Did you notice any difference in ride ? how about handling ? does it seem a little more tippy / unstable cornering.
Your headlights are that high with only a 1" diff. between front and rear lifts ?? Hopefully you can adjust them that far down .
Tires I personally would go with 265/70's , then you can atleast fit the spare in .
I dont understand that "preload" spacer , what does that mean , and are there other types. Dont all the spacers go on top of the coils ?
How did the install go ?
Dont forget to get an alignment.
Did you notice any difference in ride ? how about handling ? does it seem a little more tippy / unstable cornering.
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