BobLMTDT4R
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Only took 8 Months **NEW SHOES**
..but I finally got around to installing my 3" Toytec Lift. Big Thanks to YotaZach85 and Ovy for the help and location to do this.
Measurements Before:
LF: 34", LR 34.5", RF 34.625", RR 34.125"
Measurements After:
LF: 36.75", LR 39.125", RF 36.75", RR 39.125"
Ran into the normal issues of an old beaten suspension and a few parts had to be made for the rear (i.e. swaybar busing relocation brackets).
I used Toytec OME-90004 Struts with 882 Coils in the front and OME-60027 Shocks with FJ80 8wrap coils in the rear along with the diff drop and panhard bar relocator.
Overall I am happy with everything. Its alot better then what I had and it was a beaten suspension. I am hoping that the rear settles or I might have to add some weight or change springs out. I'd like it to come down about an 1".
My only other concern is with the front assembly. Zach corrected the previous persons assembly issues with the coils and struts. After a test drive we heard a clunking up front...thinking it was the spring vs the knuckle...wrong. The strut nut was at the end of the threads and there was about 1/8" space between the bottom of the nut and the top of the bushing. We added a washer or 2 to fix it and so far so good. We're still looking into this though. Anyone else have this issue?
Well hafter all there are are 2 pics I took so far...there not the best but work for now.
Before:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb194/BobsDodge/1997 Toyota 4Runner/4Runner-Before.jpg
After:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb194/BobsDodge/1997 Toyota 4Runner/4Runner-After.jpg
Thanks
Bob
** After many phone calls, finally found a place that had AT/2's in 285's. Great price and quick service. So here are the pics...
..but I finally got around to installing my 3" Toytec Lift. Big Thanks to YotaZach85 and Ovy for the help and location to do this.
Measurements Before:
LF: 34", LR 34.5", RF 34.625", RR 34.125"
Measurements After:
LF: 36.75", LR 39.125", RF 36.75", RR 39.125"
Ran into the normal issues of an old beaten suspension and a few parts had to be made for the rear (i.e. swaybar busing relocation brackets).
I used Toytec OME-90004 Struts with 882 Coils in the front and OME-60027 Shocks with FJ80 8wrap coils in the rear along with the diff drop and panhard bar relocator.
Overall I am happy with everything. Its alot better then what I had and it was a beaten suspension. I am hoping that the rear settles or I might have to add some weight or change springs out. I'd like it to come down about an 1".
My only other concern is with the front assembly. Zach corrected the previous persons assembly issues with the coils and struts. After a test drive we heard a clunking up front...thinking it was the spring vs the knuckle...wrong. The strut nut was at the end of the threads and there was about 1/8" space between the bottom of the nut and the top of the bushing. We added a washer or 2 to fix it and so far so good. We're still looking into this though. Anyone else have this issue?
Well hafter all there are are 2 pics I took so far...there not the best but work for now.
Before:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb194/BobsDodge/1997 Toyota 4Runner/4Runner-Before.jpg
After:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb194/BobsDodge/1997 Toyota 4Runner/4Runner-After.jpg
Thanks
Bob
** After many phone calls, finally found a place that had AT/2's in 285's. Great price and quick service. So here are the pics...
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