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[emelianenkov]

I'd swap to bilsteins with the toytec springs. They ride better than stock and you get actual articulation and improved suspension instead of just adding spacers and making your ride worse.

 

[bevel2872]

Which lift to use?



Torn if I want to use the Daystar 2.5/1.5 or the Toytec 3". Plan on getting bigger tires a little later, running Pirelli Scorpion ATR 265/70/17 now. Not sure of what the total look would be. Any suggestions?

 

[emelianenkov]

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Torn if I want to use the Daystar 2.5/1.5 or the Toytec 3". Plan on getting bigger tires a little later, running Pirelli Scorpion ATR 265/70/17 now. Not sure of what the total look would be. Any suggestions?

It would look good with the 265/70/17's and some black wheels, whether it be plastidip or different wheels!

The real question is if you're going to actually wheel it or if you're just lifting for looks. If you're going for looks, do the daystar. If you want performance, do the toytec and 5100's. And take out your sway bar while you're in there

 

[Ohcrymore]

Currently at 32

I had mine at 32 but the tires felt very squishy when driving so I bumped it up to 38. Now there's no troubles and she rides like a dream

 

[bevel2872]

It would look good with the 265/70/17's and some black wheels, whether it be plastidip or different wheels!

The real question is if you're going to actually wheel it or if you're just lifting for looks. If you're going for looks, do the daystar. If you want performance, do the toytec and 5100's. And take out your sway bar while you're in there

I thought about powder coating the inside of the rims and leaving the just the star chrome. I'm looking at putting BFG T/A KO 285/70/17 under it and want to make sure I have enough clearance without cutting to much out. I don't do a lot of off road, but she does she mud from time to time.

 

[emelianenkov]

Then definitely go toytec if you wanna fit big tires like that. It ain't super easy to fit 285's

 

[markaidan]

I'm looking at putting BFG T/A KO 285/70/17 under it and want to make sure I have enough clearance without cutting to much out...

Good luck with that... most of us have been there, done that - and we all had to lift/chop/cut/pinch/modify to some degree to fit a 285 series tire. It's not hard work getting them to fit, but it does take some modifications to clear everything properly.

Good luck!

 

[bevel2872]

Good luck with that... most of us have been there, done that - and we all had to lift/chop/cut/pinch/modify to some degree to fit a 285 series tire. It's not hard work getting them to fit, but it does take some modifications to clear everything properly.

Good luck!

I have talked to some other people and rethinking the 285's. I don't really want to have to cut to much into the truck. I see so many amazing set ups on here.. it's hard to decide what to make the final decision. The hunt continues.

 

[RallyBud]

I did not want to start a thread to ask this question. I just installed Kings front and rear and don't plan on adding custom bumpers. Do I need a Hi Lift jack, and if so, what points on the vehicle can I use to jack it up?

I started thinking about it and realized I don't know what I will do if I get a flat!!!

 

[808g19]

I am torn on which lift to use for a little more lift all around. Looking at the Daystar 2.5 front / 1.5 back, or the Toytec 3". I do plan to put bigger tires at a later date and still want to be able to keep a decent ride. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I see that your signature states that you already have billies 5100's. Just buy superflex coils for the rear and ome 884 coils for the front.--->http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/3-FJ-Lift-w-front-rear-coils_p_157.html

 

[c_mack9]

I see that your signature states that you already have billies 5100's. Just buy superflex coils for the rear and ome 884 coils for the front.--->3" FJ Lift w/ front & rear coils

I clicked the link, with the 5100s you wouldn'd need tge spacer for the front would you? With 5100s and 884 springs could you get more than 3 inches of lift? If i went with 2 inches of lift in the back, I'd probably want more than 3 up front.

 

[superman3043]

I did not want to start a thread to ask this question. I just installed Kings front and rear and don't plan on adding custom bumpers. Do I need a Hi Lift jack, and if so, what points on the vehicle can I use to jack it up?

I started thinking about it and realized I don't know what I will do if I get a flat!!!

Do you need a Hi-Lift? I don't think so. If you don't have sliders, I've got no idea where you'd lift from if you don't get bumpers. Maybe from the hitch receiver in the rear if you have one.

I've used the stock jack to pick up mine as well as other lifted 4Runners many times. And I own a Hi Lift! That thing goes up a lot higher than you think. It has like 3 telescoping sections on it. Just takes some smart placement or a block to stack it on. I've used it on flat ground to push the front LCA up and get the tire up that way or from where the front diff bracket mounts to the frame. Both low points on the truck. In the rear you can place it under the axle tube near the tire you want to lift. Just be careful and be smart. Hope that helps.

 

[zopperman]

Do you need a Hi-Lift? I don't think so. If you don't have sliders, I've got no idea where you'd lift from if you don't get bumpers. Maybe from the hitch receiver in the rear if you have one.

I've used the stock jack to pick up mine as well as other lifted 4Runners many times. And I own a Hi Lift! That thing goes up a lot higher than you think. It has like 3 telescoping sections on it. Just takes some smart placement or a block to stack it on. I've used it on flat ground to push the front LCA up and get the tire up that way or from where the front diff bracket mounts to the frame. Both low points on the truck. In the rear you can place it under the axle tube near the tire you want to lift. Just be careful and be smart. Hope that helps.

[MENTION=93410]RallyBud[/MENTION]
I have sliders (and a bumper on the way) - I use my hi lift for maintenance and find it very user friendly, you just have to be careful it doesn't turn into a guillotine you you dont drop your truck. For the rear, you can also use the trailer hitch. Overall, i'm really glad I have the thing. Saved my ass on a trail once when the stock jack couldnt get my truck high enough to get my broken rear sway bar off (and it never want back on)

 

[superman3043]

[MENTION=93410]RallyBud[/MENTION]
I have sliders (and a bumper on the way) - I use my hi lift for maintenance and find it very user friendly, you just have to be careful it doesn't turn into a guillotine you you dont drop your truck. For the rear, you can also use the trailer hitch. Overall, i'm really glad I have the thing. Saved my ass on a trail once when the stock jack couldnt get my truck high enough to get my broken rear sway bar off (and it never want back on)

I hate mine. It's sketchy as all get out and has dropped my truck more times than I care to mention. It has saved me on the trail once, so it has it's place. Use it for maintenance? Hell no!! That's why I've got floor jacks and lift access if I need it.

Sidebar, how's life without a rear sway? I don't think Bobby is missing his at all. I've been thinking about getting a single disco set of links from the dude selling them here.

 

[zopperman]

I hate mine. It's sketchy as all get out and has dropped my truck more times than I care to mention. It has saved me on the trail once, so it has it's place. Use it for maintenance? Hell no!! That's why I've got floor jacks and lift access if I need it.

Sidebar, how's life without a rear sway? I don't think Bobby is missing his at all. I've been thinking about getting a single disco set of links from the dude selling them here.

So I should have included this in my last post, but I have access to street parking and live on the 3rd floor of a walk up, so lugging my 80 lb floor jack around sucks and the hi lift will go on the roof of my truck permanently, hence why I like using it for maintenance. I also would never recommend working without stands (with any jack) but especially with the death trap hi lift. I also have a slider adapter that helps stabilize it a little. SO my situation is definitely unique. :ranger:

Re: sway bar

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IDK - I honestly can't tell a huge difference. Maybe it's a bit tippier? but I'm not taking turns at 100 mph on a track. I might try and put the rear back on with extended links so it isn't limiting my articulation. I had 2 bolts break in the brackets on the frame so I took an air hammer to the welded nuts and will be replacing them with a standard nut/bolt if I ever stop being lazy and get the sway back on

 

[superman3043]

So I should have included this in my last post, but I have access to street parking and live on the 3rd floor of a walk up, so lugging my 80 lb floor jack around sucks and the hi lift will go on the roof of my truck permanently, hence why I like using it for maintenance. I also would never recommend working without stands (with any jack) but especially with the death trap hi lift. I also have a slider adapter that helps stabilize it a little. SO my situation is definitely unique. :ranger:

Re: sway bar

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IDK - I honestly can't tell a huge difference. Maybe it's a bit tippier? but I'm not taking turns at 100 mph on a track. I might try and put the rear back on with extended links so it isn't limiting my articulation. I had 2 bolts break in the brackets on the frame so I took an air hammer to the welded nuts and will be replacing them with a standard nut/bolt if I ever stop being lazy and get the sway back on

Trust me, I'm in tune with that situation. TBH, I'd say over 90% of my build occurred while living in a small 3rd floor apartment. The difference I guess, is I had access to multiple stocked shops and garages when I needed to get the big jobs done. So go make some friends Zak!

Thanks for the update on the sway. I just really need to pull mine and try it out.

 

[ADRay]

stock 2003 SR5 with a new set of BFGoodrich 265/70/16 ATs

 

[RaceTRaCk]

Level 8 - Strike 6 17x9 -12
Fierce MT 285/70/17
*fresh from the body shop, added a spoiler as well.

 

[LTDSC]

them tars are fierce.

I only like these with spoilers.

 

[guardsred944s]

So... this happened: Toytec Ultimate with diff drop and LR UCAs. I left the DS spacer on the drivers side rear and it is sitting pretty level. Better pictures to come after it settles a bit.