How does a lift effect your engine?

[RuSty420]

I am looking at buying a 4runner, and the one I am looking at is a 1995 Automatic 3.0L EFI 4runner with a 4" SuperLift.

I am wondering how a lift of this size will effect:

-Gas Mileage
-Overall Power
-Acceleration
-Engine Life



Thanks,
-Caleb

 

[T?@\7]

the lift wont really have much effect on any of those, what will is BIGGER tires.. which goes hand in hand with a lift...

 

[Thai]

the lift wont really have much effect on any of those, what will is BIGGER tires.. which goes hand in hand with a lift...

I agree.

Caleb, a lift may affect aerodynamics, which negatively affects fuel economy. Remember, those 2nd gen 4runners are slow and thirsty to begin with. I would also be worried about that owner taking it off-road and abusing it...since he has lifted his truck. Hopefully, the owner is just a poser, which is good news for you! I would also testdrive it to make sure that handling is still OK with such a high lift.

One more thing...a high lift (4") can have deleterious effects on suspension and driveshaft components. The wear and tear on such a lift is higher than stock vehicles, esp. if this is a cheap lift or not well thought out.

 

[RuSty420]

Alright thanks alot to both of you, I think I am going to reconsider buying it because it certainly has some big, knobby tires.