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[JTaz90s]

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I bought a 4Runner last christmas. I was sad to move on from my 98 VW GTI VR6 but it was too fast and the speeding tickets were piling up. I'm not sure it's helped that much though. Returning from Flagstaff, AZ to Phoenix I managed a 90 in a 75..oh and two camera tickets which are remaining unpaid but, that is besides the point.

Anyways, I've done some off-roading, a few of my friends in AZ had trucks and showed me a few things but now I am hooked. I managed to get my side skirts off and buy some bigger tires, although after reading a few posts I dont think they are big enough...Well, the point is I don't know where to start do I get a lift? and if so how much? do I get some skid plates? or an exhaust? Suggestions and/or comments on my stupidity are welcome...

 

[Jason B]

Welcome! Check my sig for many cool items.

And this lift would suit you.

More info/write-up

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

get a mild lift, unless you are really going to need it. to me its not worth all the work unless youre going to use it. if you want mild, i would go with a 2.5-3.0 suspension lift. i got mine back in january and i would buy it again given the chance. search OME, or Old Man Emu lifts. For around 670, you get a set of springs, and shocks, that lifts it about 2.5-2.75 inches. I would also get whats called a differential drop, which re-adjusts the cv axles to prevent premature wear. its not necessary with that size lift, but its only 40 bucks, so its cheap insurance! then get 265-75-16" tires, if you havent already. I think you could fit 285's but i dont know for a fact. you could search that too. again, skid plates that are stock are fine if youre doing mild wheeling, but if you do a lot of stuff with rocks, you might invest in some better ones. exhaust im torn on. maybe for the sound, jason b has a video with his that sounds great, but i havent heard any others that i like. i dont know that you would gain enough hp to warrant buying one, i think you would be better off spending it on the lift+tires. hope that helps!

 

[neliconcept]

yeah I actually breed both the cornfed lift from jason B and OME rear springs and shocks for about 450.

my runner with 3.2 inchs rear or so and 2.5 inchs front. 2 inch Bodylift on order to clear the 33s I have on.

 

[RunnerUp]

i just have the OME 2.5" lift on my 02 4runner... i clear 33"s (285/75/16) with out a body lift, i rub on full compression when im at full steering lock either way, but its a small price to pay to have those big meats underneath...

largest single thing you can do to improve your offroad-ability is tires, depending on terrain you plan on driving on, there are different tires out there

skid plates are only necessary once you feel you are landing on rocks a little hard for your stock ones ( i replaced mine with 3/16" thick steel skids from my front steel bumper to my gas tank)

exhaust... not something to do right away if you want to improve your offroading ability... maybe later down the road


if your truck will see alot of water, get a snorkel and extend your breather lines

if you crawl rocks, get some lockers installed in your differentials

and if you mud, get a pressure washer, and use it after everytime, mud destroys everything, except for old chevys and fords

 

[lee]

a rear locker will get you over SO MUCH MORE! that is #1. then sliders

 

[RonMAIDEN]

Forget the exhaust unless you want it too sound better but the HP gain is very small and it's just something else that could get smacked on rocks.

What's the measurement from your the bottom of your tire to the bottom of the fender flare? Or center cap to the fender flare?
I'm trying to see if you already have the taller OEM factory springs which came on alot of the '99s.

 

[motorheadwannab]

You got photo tickets near flag? thats not good i was doin about 90 around there too!