Here's a great LT build! How to ruin a 2008 4Runner - TTORA Forum Very unique too.
Currie makes a custom F9 housing for the FJ cruiser which is the same as 4runner rear axle. Custom width for Long travel
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If you want some serious travel, wait for DTF's new kit for the tacoma and therefore our 4runners. 4x4, fully fabbed spindle, 18"ish of wheel travel, and +6" each side for 12" additional track width. That will be the most travel using bolt on parts, but isn't out yet and is most likely the most expensive.
If not, go with Camburg or Total Chaos +3.5" kit
Who is/are DTF?? Never heard of that one.
Dezert Toy Fabrication I think is what he is referring to?
yep, blackworks got it. He built this truck, i think theres a build thread on tacomaworld somewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt35v2c8cy0
edit: Heres the build of his own truck.
DTF 06 Brick Hecka House Build - Tacoma World Forums
and the one in the video.
Jodan's Long Travel Build - Tacoma World Forums
2wd...
That's what I was thinking too. I don't know if our trucks could handle that much travel and stay 4wd. You would have to completely redo the front end like a trophy truck I think. Of course, I don't know shit and could be completely wrong too! Lol
That's what I was thinking too. I don't know if our trucks could handle that much travel and stay 4wd. You would have to completely redo the front end like a trophy truck I think. Of course, I don't know shit and could be completely wrong too! Lol
Trophy trucks are 2WD, too.
For the rear long travel setup, something like this should be the best bet without cutting into the cab.
Rear Long Travel - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
Im planning to pick up some 12" bypasses one day and almost copy his design. Should come pretty close to matching the front in travel. The width might be a problem still, but at least the travel will be there.
Yep, Blackworks got it. He built this truck, I think theres a build thread on tacomaworld somewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vt35V2C8CY0
I suck at multi quotes, but I'm pretty sure the kit on Jordan's truck in that video isn't the same one that DTF is going to market, pretty sure Jordan has the new one since then. Also I know his truck is in for a complete rebuild of just about everything so be watching that build.
I think it is, hes sold a few of them already. One to this guy for sure : My Never End Build - Tacoma World Forums
I feel like I heard hes making a 3.5 over kit too, and the 6 over is what he calls the race kit. And Ive been following Jordans build. Think it just went in to DTF for his new long travel rear kit, full cage front to back and other stuff, but keeping the +6 DTF kit out front.
Theres also the FJ cruiser cantilever setup that should work with our trucks. But is very expensive and Im not sure its still being made.
New option for the rear suspension
For the rear long travel setup, something like this should be the best bet without cutting into the cab.
Rear Long Travel - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum
Im planning to pick up some 12" bypasses one day and almost copy his design. Should come pretty close to matching the front in travel. The width might be a problem still, but at least the travel will be there.

Here is a sick little setup without going thru the cargo area.
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full write up here
New option for the rear suspension
If only money grew on trees...
I think the Metal Tech rear long travel is the best bang for your buck when it come's to rear long travel. I've been more than impressed by this kit on the trail.I feel like i'm getting the same amount of travel as this set above if not more and i've only disconnected one side of my sway bar so far and don't have my lower links on yet which are still limiting my full travel.
Yeah I just went through Jordans build again, I think he had the setup before DTF decided to make it as a kit though maybe. He's had that setup a lot longer than anyone else I know of. And yeah that guy from Baja's rig is just insane.
Also I think any cantilever setup is going to be expensive just because of the metric shit ton of stuff going on back there, but its a better option imo than cutting into the cab and having shock mounts in the rear like a taco would with a bed cage.
I think the Metal Tech rear long travel is the best bang for your buck when it come's to rear long travel. I've been more than impressed by this kit on the trail.I feel like i'm getting the same amount of travel as this set above if not more and i've only disconnected one side of my sway bar so far and don't have my lower links on yet which are still limiting my full travel.
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Theres a guy building a cantilever setup for a 2nd gen taco that is eventually going to be a kit for all the 120 platform vehicles. That would probably be pretty interesting to do an LT setup with, his is paired with a SAS up front though.