New build suggestions? Finally got some $$$$

[RiverRat37]

My little accident a couple months ago took out my front bumper and I ended up with $2400 from insurance and want to use it to start my build. I'll be buying a front bumper and then after that I'm not sure which direction to go. I'll be taking the running boards off and painting grill and wheels black soon too. I want it to sit higher and have read build threads all day long of what you guys have used in your rigs but I'm lost as to what to buy. I used to hit the mountains of NC in my 1986 4runner and loved it and now I'm ready to get this one in the woods. Any and all suggestions on suspension, etc. will be much appreciated. I looked my numbers up last night and I'm pretty sure I have 4.30 gearing if that matters. I can't afford a locker at this time so that will have to wait til later. I'm just not sure on what all to buy and in what order to buy it. Being on a budget sucks but I wanna do all I can with what I have. Thanks in advance guys

 

[RiverRat37]

As far as suspension goes what would I need for the front and what for the rear to have around a 3" rise in height and keep a good feel on the highway? Sorry for the repeated questions I'm just trying to learn this stuff... Thanks everybody

 

[BrandonF]

Try this for lift information. I am running Tundra Bilstein 5100's with stock tundra coils in the front. In the rear, I am running 80 series rear shocks and front coils. Inexpensive and gives a good ride. It gives me about 2.75" of lift in the front and about 4-4.5" in the rear

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html

 

[hrt4me]

I would recommend Steve Schaefer's Sonoran Steel 1.2 suspension kit

 

[RiverRat37]

With mine being a 1999 will the factory springs be taller than others? I've read that before maybe? Thanks for the replies

 

[sggaz]

I've got the SS1.2 lift mentioned above. I appreciated having it all kitted up and with instructions as I'm no expert on lifting trucks. The ride is great.

Yes on your question about the 99 springs. There is a lot of info on the Sonoran Steel site about the differences between the years. You could check that along with what you read here. Toytec also has good options and a good reputation on this site.