Ordering lift, anything else?

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

I'm about to place an order for my lift. I'm going to run FJC OEM front springs (already have them) and a Toytech 1/2" topout spacer. My 4runner is a 03 with ~130k miles. Is there anything else I will need to replace while I have the front torn apart? I'm just wondering if there will be some worn parts that are easily replaceable if I do it with the install. Thanks!

 

[CJ3Flyr]

I'm about to place an order for my lift. I'm going to run FJC OEM front springs (already have them) and a Toytech 1/2" topout spacer. My 4runner is a 03 with ~130k miles. Is there anything else I will need to replace while I have the front torn apart? I'm just wondering if there will be some worn parts that are easily replaceable if I do it with the install. Thanks!

Shocks? What are you doing there... I know you've said but I forget. It's tough to remember who's doing what when you're as much of a post-whore as I am:lmao:

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Haha, and I thank you for that! You've been great helping me out along the way. As for shocks, I'm gonna set that on the back burner for now. I've got little to no bounce when hitting bumps, and not other signs that my XREAS is worn. When my shocks do go, I'm probably going with a FJC setup, or Bilsteins with height adjustable fronts. The good news is I've ordered the lift, so now it's just waiting until I get time for the install.

 

[J.A.]

Perhaps a good time to check the sway bar and end link bushings and do a poly upgrade if they are worn.

 

[CJ3Flyr]

There's some good info here http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/42630-lift-tires-will-weekend.html


That's a lot of reading with a few links but the short story is don't tug on the ABS sense wires and use the correct style of ball joint puller. Make sure you unbolt the ABS sense wire support to give it enough play.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Is there a good writeup on checking the bushings? I'm hoping it isn't one of those things I won't know till I get in there. I'll have to do some searching on that, thanks!

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Is there a good writeup on checking the bushings? I'm hoping it isn't one of those things I won't know till I get in there. I'll have to do some searching on that, thanks!

The bushings J.A. was referring to are the swaybar bushings. See the link in my sig for more info on those. (Swaybar Bushing Upgrade)

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Ah! I overlooked your sig, I knew that thread was floating around somewhere. Thanks!