Need help with lift 4runner V6

[consigliero]

Hello again , after study most off information about lift for 4runner I knew that easy solution will be OME kit or Toytec . Problem which I have here in Poland is that we haven't normal market and this kits are not to buy in Poland on normal prices (for OME price is double compared to US market). Best solution for me is to choose another product , we have an importer for Dobinson I will take this kit http://www.dobinsonsprings.com/pdf/TOY-91.pdf us I knew it is close to OME for that some vehicle . Now I need advise if after installation there is something necessary to install under body that there is no problem with steering, or I also have to drop front differential reducing the angles on my car axles and boots which can help prolong the life of these components?
Or this is not necessary, somewhere I even read on this forum that lift specially in front is improving producer settings in this elements ,is this true. 4Runner in Poland is unique car so there is not to many informations from owners , so I am looking on your forum but English is my 3-rd language and not all is 100% clear for me (my son is helping me ).Hope you can advise , my aim is to have better handling on and off road but off road in my meaning is to go through different road condition , tarmac, sand , stone but always roads(trails), so I accept lift but max 3 inch like for OME or Toytec
Regards Marek

 

[Lexusbstrdchild]

I have somewhat of a hard time understanding you, but it sounds like youre headed in the right direction. If your lift ends up being around 3", you will be fine. No need to extend brake lines or anything like that, and steering will be fine. You will need a wheel alignment after the lift to correct everything. As for the differential drop kit, it is debated. I say its extra insurance. However by putting it on, you lower the bottom of the truck slightly so you will lose some ground clearance, and you will likely have to modify the skid plates to make them fit. hope this helps!

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I have somewhat of a hard time understanding you, but it sounds like youre headed in the right direction. If your lift ends up being around 3", you will be fine. No need to extend brake lines or anything like that, and steering will be fine. You will need a wheel alignment after the lift to correct everything. As for the differential drop kit, it is debated. I say its extra insurance. However by putting it on, you lower the bottom of the truck slightly so you will lose some ground clearance, and you will likely have to modify the skid plates to make them fit. hope this helps!

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I probably wouldn't do the diff drop either. The Dobinson kit does look similar to an OME kit. Sometimes when you lift the CV's begin to leak a bit due to the weak original clamps. This post from kmvreter shows how to fix that IF it happens: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/maintenance/37107-front-lh-inner-cv-boot-leaking.html

Good luck!