Rear lift: 2nd Gen

[Tornadom]

Hey all, I have a quick question that I have not found answered elsewhere.

How much can you raise the rear on a 2nd gen 4Runner before you encounter issues with the multi-link components?

I would like to raise the front of the truck 1.5"-2" via ball joint spacers and/or torsion bar adjustment, but that would leave the rear end in a butt-dragging stance. Figuring on a 1.5"-2" lift in the front, I think the rear would be better served by 3"-3.5" of lift. I would most likely raise the rear 1.5" by way of Old Man EMU springs (or similar) and then evaluate the stance before ordering 1.5"-2" coil spacers. All told I plan on installing new, longer shocks front and rear as well as extended length brake lines. While I am not a serious off-road driver, I do want to keep the vehicle functional and safe for such conditions should they arise. It is my goal to have a mild lift, capable of clearing 31x10.50r15 mud terrain tires (or perhaps 32x11.50r15 mud terrain tires) and maintain a decent ride quality and off road performance. My real off-road improvements will come in the form of lockers, a winch and winch bumper (plus other points of recovery).

 

[KidVermicious]

Dunno, my '86 has leaf in the rear.

If this thread stays quiet, you might try asking on Yotatech.

 

[fourwd1]

Get the complete OME kit, front and rear. You'll love it.
Your truck will ride and handle better than when new, and sit 2" higher than stock.

 

[Tornadom]

Get the complete OME kit, front and rear. You'll love it.
Your truck will ride and handle better than when new, and sit 2" higher than stock.

That seems to be the general consensus among OME owners. I haven't heard anything bad about their kits (for any vehicle) other than "I wish they made taller lifts". Being that I worry more about ground clearance at the differentials and not so much about my approach, departure or break-over angles I don't need a huge lift, just enough to fit some 31-32" tires. I have 31x10.50 ATs on the truck right now with no rubbing what so ever, so a 2" OME lift should give me room for 32" tires.

 

[KidVermicious]

That seems to be the general consensus among OME owners. I haven't heard anything bad about their kits (for any vehicle) other than "I wish they made taller lifts". Being that I worry more about ground clearance at the differentials and not so much about my approach, departure or break-over angles I don't need a huge lift, just enough to fit some 31-32" tires. I have 31x10.50 ATs on the truck right now with no rubbing what so ever, so a 2" OME lift should give me room for 32" tires.

I have heard rumblings of discontent about the new OME Dakar springs. There's a thread or two on Expo in particular that are not positive.

 

[4running1990]

im running a 2.5" lift in the rear with no problems

 

[n8buddy]

I have heard rumblings of discontent about the new OME Dakar springs. There's a thread or two on Expo in particular that are not positive.

the dakar springs are leaf spring not coils. the 2nd gens have coil springs.

Hey all, I have a quick question that I have not found answered elsewhere.

How much can you raise the rear on a 2nd gen 4Runner before you encounter issues with the multi-link components?

I would like to raise the front of the truck 1.5"-2" via ball joint spacers and/or torsion bar adjustment, but that would leave the rear end in a butt-dragging stance. Figuring on a 1.5"-2" lift in the front, I think the rear would be better served by 3"-3.5" of lift. I would most likely raise the rear 1.5" by way of Old Man EMU springs (or similar) and then evaluate the stance before ordering 1.5"-2" coil spacers. All told I plan on installing new, longer shocks front and rear as well as extended length brake lines. While I am not a serious off-road driver, I do want to keep the vehicle functional and safe for such conditions should they arise. It is my goal to have a mild lift, capable of clearing 31x10.50r15 mud terrain tires (or perhaps 32x11.50r15 mud terrain tires) and maintain a decent ride quality and off road performance. My real off-road improvements will come in the form of lockers, a winch and winch bumper (plus other points of recovery).

the only problem you might run into with this lift is with the rear panhard bar. it locates the rear axle center from side to side and with bigger lifts it will pull the axle over so 1 tire will stick out further than the other. there are companies that make panhard drop brackets to bring it back into alignment, but you shouldn't need one for a 2" lift.

more information: Panhard Drop Offset - YotaTech Forums