CUgreekballer
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So, I'm trying to decide whether or not to either get 20's or get a lift and new tires...Does anyone know the price of a 2.5" lift kit?
Dubs or Lift?
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Clemsonfan15
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If I were you I'd go with the lift. Most of the time 4runner's and 20's don't look right.
Go with a 3" lift and 285's and not only will your 4runner look better than most of the vehicles on the road it will also perform better. This is especially true on campus. I see so many pieces of crap.
Go with a 3" lift and 285's and not only will your 4runner look better than most of the vehicles on the road it will also perform better. This is especially true on campus. I see so many pieces of crap.
steezemcqueen
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9 out of 10 people on here will tell you to go with the lift...
CUgreekballer
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Alright well how much would a lift be and can i still use my 15" stockers with the new tires?
sn0wrunner
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Toytec has very affordable and high quality lifts. You can get a kit anywhere from $280-$1K
http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=71&Itemid=72
http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=71&Itemid=72
az4runner02
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Other then the advantages of off-roading, what exactly will perfom better? Correct me if I'm wrong but lifted trucks and bigger tires tend to work against performance, and put more wear and tear on other parts. If you can't decide to either lift it or put on street rims, then maybe you should sit on it for awhile.
Pikeman
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Before I could say either way I would need to know more about how you intend to use your vehicle. Do you ever take it off-road? If not then get the DUBS and clear corners and dress it up real nice. I think FO-SHEEZY on here has done his vehicles with the larger wheel and it has looked real good. To me it is all about usage and personal preference and whatis going to work best for your application. I am a lift it and put some AT's person but that suits my use the best and i agree with the Toytec recommendation if you choose to lift it.
Clemsonfan15
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That's what I meant...offroad performance.
You can either get a spacer lift or suspension lift. The suspension lift will cost more, but is better.
I couldn't find any 285 tires for a 15 inch rim on Discount Tire or Tirerack.
Pikeman
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You can run larger tires on the stock 15" would get either a 32"x11.50 or if you get the 3" lift the best 15" would be a 33x10.50 If you go with a 33.12.50 you will have more issues with rubbing and also worse mileage then with the 10.50 because heavier tire and more rolling resistance.
CUgreekballer
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I'm def. leaning towards the dubs now because I've owned a detail business since I was 13 and I'm pretty OCD about how my car looks and for it to be clean. My last truck was a white '96 Honda Passport and it had 20's, clear corners, dark tint, exhaust, viper alarm, subs. The new T4R is white and is not 4x4. I'm a college student and I really don't have the money for the kind of lift and AT's that I want either. I think I can pick up a nice set of wheels and tires for like a grand come christmas time. I think i took my old truck off road like 4 times before I got wheels.....so yeah...
Running-Riot
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Save your money and get some knobby tires. Maybe some spacers temporarily?
You know, just to get a taste.
You know, just to get a taste.
CUgreekballer,
Lift...without a doubt!!
This is T4R 4wheeling forum...not Pimp My Ride forum.
...in case you need some motivation...
Moab Trip ***A LOT OF PICS***
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=51462
Camping/Wheeling trip ***PICS***
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=53903
via sn0wrunner
...Lift and Tire central (pics)... Post 'em up!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=51742
4Runners of the Month
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=1628
Lift...without a doubt!!
This is T4R 4wheeling forum...not Pimp My Ride forum.
...in case you need some motivation...
Moab Trip ***A LOT OF PICS***
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=51462
Camping/Wheeling trip ***PICS***
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=53903
via sn0wrunner
...Lift and Tire central (pics)... Post 'em up!
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?t=51742
4Runners of the Month
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showthread.php?threadid=1628
CUgreekballer
New member
Well, I'm gonna do some homework with my local rim shop and also with my local 4-wheel drive center and get some prices together and let ya'll know what I decide. I appreciate all the help and ideas with your post. P.s. I know it's not a pimp my ride forum, I know my stuff, I'm just indecisive. Whatever I decide on will be sick, don't worry my friend 
jmc8387
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I agree. Do a proper lift with larger tires on your stock rims. This is a 4Runner, not some cheezy Escalade. Big chrome bling bling rims don't suit the truck at all..and even more so on the 1st-3rd generations.
haddix
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Im not against the big rims but I like the lift look more. You put a small lift on with some 265/75 and get a nice set of rims and keep your truck clean. Thats what id do. Maybe get the KMC Hoss rims in black with a good set of a/t and then get on yotatech and theres a guy selling pp springs and bilstein shocks for 350. Id pick that up. Keep us updated.
CUgreekballer
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We're definitely on the same page right now man. I was just looking at those exact same wheels. I think the verdict is gonna be those wheels in a 16 with a Nitto Terra Grappler then afterwards the small lift.
