Jeep Guy w/ 4Runner Suspension Questions!

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OldSkoolArcher

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Ok here it goes. Have always been a Jeep guy and have had everyting from stock Cherokees to Wranglers on one ton axles and stick tires so I have been around lifted suspension and oversized tires. However, I have never been around IFS rigs and struts.

I am going to be buying a totally stock '98 4Runner 4x4 SR5 3.4L this week. It will need tires in the next few months. I would like to run BFG AT's in 265/75. I know these can be ran on stock suspension but I would like to add a small lift. The vehicle will be used for a daily driver and also for some mild backroad and offroad trips (nothing major or hardcore).

Looking for my best bang for the buck route to get around a 2" lift. Bodylift, Top Plate Spacers, Coil Spacers??? I have read the lift info and FAQ's thread but still not decided on what route to go.

Not looking to sink a ton of money in the suspension.

Any advice would be appreciated. Anyone thinking of going higher and wanna sell their used parts!?
 
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From what I've heard, the ome is pretty stiff for a daily driver. Spacer lifts are pretty cheap and I've heard they ride pretty bad.

IMO I think a tundra front coil/shock setup and some landcruiser coils and shocks would work great and are affordable. Also wouldn't hurt to get a diff drop from toytec. This setup would give you over 2" of lift but I say you do it right the first time. This would also allow you to fit some larger tires in the future.
 
the OME heavy duty lifts are stiff but the standard 881's and 890's aren't that stiff, its quite comfortable
 
For a 2" lift with good ride and on a budget. Get the TRD tundra front assembly. And for the rear; 7 wrap Land Cruiser coils and either stock replacement Land cruiser rear shocks or rear bilstiens.

That's what I would do.
 
Thanks Guys.
For the Tundra and LC route, are people buying these parts new from Toyota or from a salvage yard?

The Tundra and LC parts sound pretty appealing.
 
I don't know very much about where to get the tundra fronts, not my cup of tea. I assume it would be from a yard, I know that's how the LC coils are. Check the classifieds, often see both of those items for sale in that section. With the rear shocks, get them new from wherever you find them cheap.

Edit: just to clarify, it's the FRONT LC coils that go in the REAR of the 3rd gen 4runner.
 
4-Ripcord said:
For a 2" lift with good ride and on a budget. Get the TRD tundra front assembly. And for the rear; 7 wrap Land Cruiser coils and either stock replacement Land cruiser rear shocks or rear bilstiens.

That's what I would do.
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parts can be found used. Duhockey might be able to hook you up with some front lc coils, for the rear of the 4runner. Research the tundra front struts make sure you are getting the ones you want. I would think that on this rout with some searching you should be happy for under $350

The OME 881/890 is also a good option IMO I was very happy with mine for a daily driver. Yes it was stiffer than stock but IMO it put the suspension where it should have been from the factory. I'm a truck guy not a car guy!
 
Hmmm, not sure this has been said enough, and guys with this setup correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems the Tundra/LC combo will give you about 2.5-3" in front and ~3.5" in back. A bit taller than the 2" you said you wanted.
 
Nelsonmd said:
Hmmm, not sure this has been said enough, and guys with this setup correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems the Tundra/LC combo will give you about 2.5-3" in front and ~3.5" in back. A bit taller than the 2" you said you wanted.
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With 8wraps, yes. But with 7 wraps, which are the ones I'm talking about, most people manage around 2 3/4" of lift in the rear. It is a little bit more than he may want, but the rear coils that give a true 2" lift are about $170+Shipping on toytec. Compared to $80 for LC coils...

http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.ph...tegory_id=128&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72
 
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Yeah, I got the 906's from toytech. I thought I remember people saying that even the 7 wraps gave a solid 3in in back if you had no weight. It would come down easily with a little weight of course. I guess I just remember that wrong.
 
I'm only speaking from what I think I remember people saying about the 7 wraps, I'm sure many folks do get 3". Just like you said, it can depend on weight in the back. Again, I only stated my personal opinion on the type of lift I would choose. It is for him to take or leave.

~3" of rear lift for $80, or only 2" for more than twice that price. Either way, its up to him.
 
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Thanks Everyone. I guess I just need to weigh out all the options. I like the idea of a entire setup up front instead of plates or spacers, but until I track down all the parts to piece the entire lift together I might be further ahead to just purchase one of the entire kits from on of the sponsors. Since I honestly have no plans to wheel this rig, I can't see that the plates or spacers would cause me any problems with such a small lift.
 
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4-Ripcord said:
I'm only speaking from what I think I remember people saying about the 7 wraps, I'm sure many folks do get 3". Just like you said, it can depend on weight in the back. Again, I only stated my personal opinion on the type of lift I would choose. It is for him to take or leave.

~3" of rear lift for $80, or only 2" for more than twice that price. Either way, its up to him.
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Yeah, well with the OME's, it is $170 for whatever height you want. I got the 906's to match the 1.8" lift for the front. I probably wouldn't have been happy with the rake from the LC 7 wraps (really just trying to justify my spending in my head right now, and doing a good job of it).

The LC coils are a great option I think. I would have done them if I was going for 3" of lift.

OldSkoolArcher said:
Thanks Everyone. I guess I just need to weigh out all the options. I like the idea of a entire setup up front instead of plates or spacers, but until I track down all the parts to piece the entire lift together I might be further ahead to just purchase one of the entire kits from on of the sponsors. Since I honestly have no plans to wheel this rig, I can't see that the plates or spacers would cause me any problems with such a small lift.
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Well, not many people here will encourage you to get spacers, because they won't make your suspension any better, and will likely make it a bit worse. I would say if you do anything, just do a body lift. That way it doesn't hurt the suspension, and if you decide to lift it and put big fat tires on it later, the body lift is still useful, whereas the spacers would just get thrown out.

That said, they are about the cheapest way to make your vehicle a bit taller. We'll still discourage it though.
 
Well It looks like my local junkyard has a pair of 2000 Tundra Struts and coils for $90, I am going to call tomorrow to find out the spring colors.
 
I think you should go with a suspension lift (whatever kind you choose) because it's a '98 and it's time to replace the coils and shocks anyways. I think you'll be happy with the Tundra/LC setup if you want the 2.5"/3.5" lift. If you want a level sitting 2" lift, then the Complete OME kit from Toytec for $699 with 881s (no spacers) and 906s would be the one I would recommend. I think 265/75s will look a little better with the milder OME lift. That's just personal opinion, but I think 33s look better with the Tundra/LC lift.
 
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