First "Pre4runner" w/4" Lift Spinle Prototypes by Allied Motorsports

[Bala de Plata]

First '05 "Pre4runner" w/4" Lift Spindle Prototypes by Allied Motorsports

My rig is the first 4runner to get AM's new lift spindles. I contacted them and asked if they were interested in working on the 4runner and here I am. I am gettin what I will call the 1.1 spindle. It is different from the first one in that it does have a tab for the sway bar. The production set will be a bit different but along the same lines according to AM (the sway bar attachment will be more integrated into the spindle). I will trade in the set I am getting now for those when they are available in March. Now dont go hatin or anything, I just got lucky! I will tell you that these guys know what they're doing and are going after products that other shops aren't taking into consideration. So for that, I say well done sirs . Here are a few shots of the spindles going on my truck now. I will post more photos later.

I should say that these production sets will not be available until March and that you can call and preorder now. They will have a spread in an upcoming magazine (with pics of my rig possibly), but at this time I am not sure which.

Thanks alot Allied!

http://www.alliedoffroad.com/4_lift_spindle_2005_tacoma.htm

 

[MW 4Runner]

Very Nice!!! Post the magazine name when you hear which one.

 

[Bala de Plata]

More shots of the completed install. Then we took it up a trail near Allied's shop. Thing handles so fing good on the trail!! Ive gained some valuable ground clearance and got the shocks back to what they should have been (not having them cranked to the limit). Thanks again guys, your friggin awesome. See ya in a couple weeks to see about the custom link arms in the rear!!

I really cant say enough about these guys having spent the whole day at they're shop. I am a huge fan and anyone that is interested in getting these spindles, you need to call them up and put an order in!! And if you know of something that would be sick that someone doesn't make, call them up. The owners have a new gen 2wd taco as their shop rig (and my 4runner that they can use as a mock up)!! They have everything to make custom stuff. Check em out!!

 

[dirtjunkie]

Good lookin ride bro!
thats exactly what im gonna do to my wifes ride!
(shes shaken her head right now )

 

[ajjaaron]

Dude there is sooooo much clearance there with the 285's. What is going to be the next size tire? Give us some more feedback!!
You guys are so lucky in SoCal. You can hit he trails when ever you want. Us Here in Denver we are getting more snow. It is going to be June until I can test out this OME lift......

 

[4fun4me]

Have they come up with a price range?

 

[Bala de Plata]

As far as price, $950 for the pair of spindles. You will need to get longer brake lines also. I went for a really good braided set so the lines ran me almost $100. If you call them up, you can give them a $300 deposit, they will make sure that you get a set as soon as they are available (they have a release date of sometime in March and they've been taking pre orders).

I am planning on going to a 35" tire (actually 315/75). But there are still a few things I need to do to have them and be good off road. Right now, 35's will fit and do fine on road driving. But off road, I need a bit more room on the extreme rear tire stuff. It will hit the back part of the fender on full stuff. Right now, the solution is to go from 2" lift in back to 3" lift. This should give me the room without changing the rear bumper 1/4 panel. Only thing with that is that the stock geometry of the link arms and lines will be maxed. So the next step with Allied Msports is to make custom link arms with a little bit added length and heim joints for better articulation. And also extending any lines that will need it. The front is good to go as is for the most part. I do want to get working on the front bumper and eventually put glass on. But that may have to wait awhile. Probably until I go with Long Travel.

Time and money, the only thing stopping me.....

 

[sblbdr]

Group buy??????

Lets try to get a group buy going? Im in for for the first set!!

 

[HiVel-JR]

wow, parking that would not be an issue, just pull "over" the car that is in the desired parking spot!!!

Dude, that is really neat... looks good.

 

[ric]

looks awesome, Im wanting to see some wheeling pics, let us know how they hold up.....

 

[ric]

what did ya do in the rear ????

 

[Bala de Plata]

what did ya do in the rear ????

Just have a DR 2"lift coil and DR shocks. I will be working on Custom Link Arms with a little bit more length and heim joints. Replace 2" coil with a 3" or 4" lift coil. Replace the DR shock for a 2.5" or 2" fox/king shock sitting in some custom buckets? Replace any short or stressed cables and lines. We shall see .

Took it wheelin today. So much smoother on the trail!! Spots where I used to launch and "bump" the stock bump stop on the bottom out were just perfect now. Full travel of the suspension just sucking it up like soup, lovin it
:jump:

Couple more pics on trail today

 

[ric]

thankx for the reply..
how does it flex ?

wonder if they have any plans for 96-00 4runners ?

 

[Bala de Plata]

thankx for the reply..
how does it flex ?

wonder if they have any plans for 96-00 4runners ?

Flex in what way?

Call em up, they may be able to fab something up. They are not opposed to fabbing custom stuff.

 

[ric]

this is what i meant by flex,

 

[Bala de Plata]

Very nice Ric!! :bigok:

I havent been able to really test the range yet, but am hoping too real soon. I really would like to have the range you got, but think at this time I may not be there just yet. Time and money!

 

[ric]

thankx, when ya get to really test it out, please post up pics, but that thing is looking swweeeeeet

 

[Bala de Plata]

I sure will my friend.

 

[JMT529]

Dam, that's the nicest lifted 4Runner I've ever seen. :bigok:

 

[truckhigh]

i have seen your posts on almost all the off road forums.. I was just wondering what your plan is for the rear.

I really interested in your set up. Do you wish you went long travel in the first place?? i cant decide!!!! help

I think i saw your set up on like 6 sites!!!