Cornfed installed on 2006 SE

[SWUtah]

This kit works 100% with the Xreas suspension for all 03-06 all model 4Runners.

More info and write-up here

WOW, that is great!!! Any negative in handling?? or ride?

 

[AlexJet]

Most Toyota dealers can do this for you, or any shop that has a spring compressor.

I'm afraid you have wrong information Jason. When I asked the dealer about it, they told me that it void the warranty and they will never do it, then I talked to the service manager and he told me that they will do installation only for Toyota and TRD parts. Because this is not a Toyota or TRD parts they won't do it.
The only way to do it is to do it yourself or find a body shop who works with suspension.

 

[Jason B]

Honestly, it depends "on the dealer". Some dealers won't install anything on your truck and say it will void this, and that. I once had a dealer tell a customer they couldn't install his new air filter and 18" wheels since they weren't made by Toyota

 

[AlexJet]

Honestly, it depends "on the dealer". Some dealers won't install anything on your truck and say it will void this, and that. I once had a dealer tell a customer they couldn't install his new air filter and 18" wheels since they weren't made by Toyota

 

[rider]

Thanks for the positive feesback.

It rides just like before the install. There might be a little bit more body roll, but it is tough to tell with out a side by side comparison. I took a circular 270 degree onramp at about 50 mph yesterday with one hand on the wheel. It handled great.

I did not have to remove the xreas to add the lift so it is still intact.

I do want to get new tires eventually - maybe sooner than later. I like the stock rims. I definately want wider tires. I am concerned about getting taller tires and degrading the pickup and power. When I put oversize tires on my Comanche the power drop was noticeable. What can I expect with taller tires on the 4Runner?

The service manager at my Toyota dealer told me there are no warranty conflicts with the lift install as long as I do not damage anything during the installation and as long as the lift does not cause damage to a covered part. Several of the employees there have modified Runners and pickup and take em off road. They were familiar with the lift and told me not to worry about warranty issues.

Enjoy the New Year!:beer:

 

[SWUtah]

Thanks for the positive feesback.

It rides just like before the install. There might be a little bit more body roll, but it is tough to tell with out a side by side comparison. I took a circular 270 degree onramp at about 50 mph yesterday with one hand on the wheel. It handled great.

I did not have to remove the xreas to add the lift so it is still intact.

I do want to get new tires eventually - maybe sooner than later. I like the stock rims. I definately want wider tires. I am concerned about getting taller tires and degrading the pickup and power. When I put oversize tires on my Comanche the power drop was noticeable. What can I expect with taller tires on the 4Runner?

The service manager at my Toyota dealer told me there are no warranty conflicts with the lift install as long as I do not damage anything during the installation and as long as the lift does not cause damage to a covered part. Several of the employees there have modified Runners and pickup and take em off road. They were familiar with the lift and told me not to worry about warranty issues.

Enjoy the New Year!:beer:

I would go with the 285/70/17's (should help stability with the bigger foot print), the Landcruiser crowd runs 315's with the same engine that is in the 4runner and the LC weighs 900 lbs more then the 4runner. You should be able to use the same wheels with the 285's. Go for it!!!

 

[Expat]

I would go with the 285/70/17's (should help stability with the bigger foot print), the Landcruiser crowd runs 315's with the same engine that is in the 4runner and the LC weighs 900 lbs more then the 4runner. You should be able to use the same wheels with the 285's. Go for it!!!

Just be aware you will not fit 285x70x17's without cutting some of the plastic fender well and you might get issues with rubbing A-arms and even the chassis rail on full lock. The biggest you can go with no rubbing issues is 275's on stock wheels.Search - there's heaps of info on this issue.

 

[Pirate VI]

ok your post has made me decide i want this. did you do the install with just a standard socket set or did you need air tools? i have a 160 piece craftsman socket set, what else would i need, coil compressor and some jack stands, and anything else??
thanks
ben

also jason, i am trying to figure out what everything will cost, i dont see any shipping prices on your site, is it 239 shipped price?

 

[rider]

No air tools needed. Floor jack, jack stands, hammer, mallet, torque wrenches, basic sockets and wrenches.

I rented the spring compressor from Checker for free. I think Auto Zone does the same.

Good luck. Let us know how it goes. You will be happy you did it.

 

[silversport03]

After reading about the different options with lifts I'm pretty set on the Cornfed lift also.

JasonB is there anything needed for the install besides the lift kit and spring compressor? I know an alignment is necessary but any other tweaking involved.

Total cost with shipping? Thanks

 

[Jason B]

After reading about the different options with lifts I'm pretty set on the Cornfed lift also.

JasonB is there anything needed for the install besides the lift kit and spring compressor? I know an alignment is necessary but any other tweaking involved.

Total cost with shipping? Thanks

No. Common hand tools, (wrenches), and the spring compressor. That's it.

 

[AlexJet]

After reading about the different options with lifts I'm pretty set on the Cornfed lift also.

JasonB is there anything needed for the install besides the lift kit and spring compressor? I know an alignment is necessary but any other tweaking involved.

Total cost with shipping? Thanks

I got Cornfed kit from Jason. The only tools you need is set of wrenches and coil spring compressor. It will be much better if you'll have someone to help you. 3-4 hours and you can do it yourself.

 

[*wishlist*]

rider, that looks great. i'd like to see more pictures of the 4runner.

 

[OUTRNNR]

The service manager at my Toyota dealer told me there are no warranty conflicts with the lift install as long as I do not damage anything during the installation and as long as the lift does not cause damage to a covered part. Several of the employees there have modified Runners and pickup and take em off road. They were familiar with the lift and told me not to worry about warranty issues.

Enjoy the New Year!:beer:

I love the new lift, I've been tossing around the idea for a while. I settled for new wheels for now, then maybe a lift down the road with bigger tires, who knows.

Anyway, I'm in CO also and I'm wondering what Toyota dealership you are talking about in the above quote. I'm in the Denver area and I've been wondering what "cool" dealership to take my modded 4Runner to and not catch any sh*t about warranty voiding.

 

[rider]

I spoke to the manager at Burt over on Broadway.

We will have to see what happens in reality if I ever need to have something fixed.

 

[trd2001]

Looks good. you just need some new tire's now. I never rotated my stock donflaps, and by 15,000 they were toast. That gave me a reason to get BFG's. I have a Daystar lift, and it handles not at good as stock with the BFG's. They howl when pushed. But i still ove them.

 

[crashtd]

ok set me straight...and before someone points me to the search button, you gotta realize there's a ton of conflicting opinions on this...

Jason's site says you can run a 285/70/17 with this lift...other people are saying 275 tops, others 265.

so what's the final absolute on maximum tire size before this start getting cut?

thanks for answer this question, yet again :arrow:

- uncle crash

 

[AlexJet]

ok set me straight...and before someone points me to the search button, you gotta realize there's a ton of conflicting opinions on this...

Jason's site says you can run a 285/70/17 with this lift...other people are saying 275 tops, others 265.

so what's the final absolute on maximum tire size before this start getting cut?

thanks for answer this question, yet again :arrow:

- uncle crash

Stock Rims:
- without any rubbing - 265/70-R17
- with some plastic rubbing (little) - 275/70-R17
- with plastic and some metal rubbing (sometimes a lot) - 285/70-R17
Aftermarket 17x8 with 4-1/2 backspacing Rims:
- without any rubbing - 265/70-R17
- with some plastic rubbing - 275/70-R17
- with plastic rubbing - 285/70-R17
Remember that you lifting the truck up, your wheel arc and fender stay the same.

 

[ftbjoe87]

hey i just installed new wheels and tires on my 05 4runner with a cornfed lift. I was able to squeeze 285's in there with the right wheels. You need to get 17x8's with -.6mm offset (Im not exactly sure what backspacing I have). Thatll make it clear the upper a arm. With the stock rims it rubs the upper a arm at full lock. Hope that helps. So if you want 285's you will need new wheels and do a little bit of trimming on the plastic but nothing important or major.

 

[crashtd]

thanks guys :cheers: i now have to go use the search button to figure out what the hell that means (total 4 wheeling newb) :bonk:

- uncle crash