Wanted to do a OME all out lift but can't really afford it. Since the truck will be a daily and mainly for looks with some bigger tires under it, I thought this might be a good alternative. Also thinking about replacing the front complete strut from Moog as well. I know I'm probably gonna get a lot of grief for suggesting this but keep in mind the intended usage. Also are extended uca's something I should do with this for caster and front end wandering?
Rough Country 3" lift thoughts
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Joelzy
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Rough Country 3" lift thoughts
When i bought my 4R it had the rough country spacers on cheap struts. I drove it less than 100 miles before changing to T1s and 5100s. Ride wasnt great, couldnt align it and Upper balljoints were toast from over extension as well.
Dont know what the RC costs but a decent lift isnt that expensive
My 2 cents
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When i bought my 4R it had the rough country spacers on cheap struts. I drove it less than 100 miles before changing to T1s and 5100s. Ride wasnt great, couldnt align it and Upper balljoints were toast from over extension as well.
Dont know what the RC costs but a decent lift isnt that expensive
My 2 cents
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Buy once, cry once.
The OME lifts are not very expensive for the quality. Save your money until you can get what you want. I've had a number of different lifts on different Toyotas, OME is easily ranked near the top and definitely is the top for the money.
Never owned anything Rough Country, but have never heard positive things...
The OME lifts are not very expensive for the quality. Save your money until you can get what you want. I've had a number of different lifts on different Toyotas, OME is easily ranked near the top and definitely is the top for the money.
Never owned anything Rough Country, but have never heard positive things...
rideexileex
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Had a 4runner with it and hated the ride quality on road
nc-grayson
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like others have said, buy once cry once. you will be glad you held off for a few extra months to save for quality parts that are tried, true, and all over these boards. Chances are you'll get the RC lift and in a few months hate your life and have to do it all over again.
nah
I'm currently running this lift as I found it locally, in box, for half price and couldn't say no.
I wouldn't say I regret it as I do love how the truck looks with the stance it provides, but I will say that it is very poorly engineered, and you get what you pay for. Good alignment is impossible and I would probably not be looking at replacing tires right now if I had saved for a proper lift.
I can't comment too much on ride quality as when I purchased my runner the rear springs were quite saggy and the shocks were completely shot - basically anything was an improvement.
I'm currently running this lift as I found it locally, in box, for half price and couldn't say no.
I wouldn't say I regret it as I do love how the truck looks with the stance it provides, but I will say that it is very poorly engineered, and you get what you pay for. Good alignment is impossible and I would probably not be looking at replacing tires right now if I had saved for a proper lift.
I can't comment too much on ride quality as when I purchased my runner the rear springs were quite saggy and the shocks were completely shot - basically anything was an improvement.
squaregrouper2
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I have less than 1K miles on my RC 3" lift. It's coming off next week and will be for sale. Moving on.
WWRD99
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I have to admit that I have the rc lift on my runner...for a street pounder 99% of the time the last 20 years I just couldn't justify spending more than 250 on the set up...I had the original shock break off after 18 years so replaced it all..I've cut up oak trees and loaded them in the back with no problem...I like the back springs and shocks...they work good and have held up great...I don't like the front at all but have lived with it...rides like a tank...there is 0 down travel with the wheel...it is maxed out...so that sucks...If if had to do it all over I'd go with the springs and shocks up front that are suggested on this thread...I really don't know about rear as I like what I have.
I was close to pulling the trigger on buying it but I think based on what I see that's a no go. It's hard to justify 1k or so on a daily that won't be used for the trails but I guess that's what it will take. I could replace it all with stock stuff and just gt spacers but I guess I'd be in the same boat huh?
gmcmanus663
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You can get a good 3 inch setup for less than $1k. I got brand new bilstein 5100s all around with brand new ome springs all around and it came out to a little over $700 shipped to my door. Sure that's not very cheap but you get what you paid for. Mine rides fantastic and performs on and off road 10x better than what was on it (just stock). You can get away a little cheaper by keeping your front springs if they aren't too shot and getting the 5100's for the front that have adjustable spring perches to achieve the same lift. Mine has those shocks, but they are on the "stock" height perch because I have 3" lift springs in the front. Hope that helps
Edit: Just checked my invoice and you can save $167 by keeping your stock front springs until you could upgrade or replace them. That would bring the shipped to your door total to just about $600 and trust me its worth it. I got all by stuff from Wheeler's Off Road and it was a quick and easy process.
Edit: Just checked my invoice and you can save $167 by keeping your stock front springs until you could upgrade or replace them. That would bring the shipped to your door total to just about $600 and trust me its worth it. I got all by stuff from Wheeler's Off Road and it was a quick and easy process.
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theo_venchy
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Hey! I’m having issues with my 2000 t4r, just installed this 3” rough country lift. Came with front strut spacers rear shocks and springs, installed everything with no issues and aligned perfectly fine, I noticed a substantial amount of rake and hoped that it would settle over night, check this morning and saw it was sitting about the same height, any ideas on what’s wrong?
Purchased 3" RC Lift
I put the 3" lift on mine with Freedom Offroad UCA's. I'm having weird issues with the LCA and LBJ at a very strange angle. And my alignment cannot sit right (about +2 camber and caster at about 1.3). going to make a post about this soon and see if anyone has had this issue. Not sure if it's a lift problem, UCA problem, or install issue really.
I put the 3" lift on mine with Freedom Offroad UCA's. I'm having weird issues with the LCA and LBJ at a very strange angle. And my alignment cannot sit right (about +2 camber and caster at about 1.3). going to make a post about this soon and see if anyone has had this issue. Not sure if it's a lift problem, UCA problem, or install issue really.
revox92
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Too bad to hear about the issue. My brother is looking to get them for his new 4Runner project. Guess it is better to go OME. He's selling his Wrangler after we finish installing the last mods and the soft tops from 4Wheelonline next week. Hope he can wait to have a better budget.
I purchased the Rough Country 3” lift kit with the front struts & spacers as well as Rear shocks & springs. I also got the FREEDOM OFF-ROAD UCA’s that have the Upper ball join. These are supposed to correct the angles that change when this lift is installed…
I am having issues with my sway bar hitting my tie rod ends and I’ve just noticed a torn tie rod end boot. I got some spacers to drop the sway bar down a little but I think I need longer sway bar end links maybe?
Also I’m wondering if I need to get some different control arms perhaps longer?
Sort of different question. Changed most of my front end components during this process due to the high miles. 250,000mi made it hard to justify putting these things back on knowing that they were all in the well used range.
Anyways I replaced both front axles in this process and after nearly 1500miles of driving I’ve looked under there to re-assess things.
I have found the axles have a gap between the INBOARD JOINT TULIP and the differential. With the wheels off I can using only my hand strength, I am able to create some side to side movement of close to 1/4 inch of play there… I’m thinking, this is not up to factory specs. Any input to the questions I’ve brought up summarized below will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time in helping me with these puzzlers
1) needing longer sway bar end links w suggested place to find them.
2) needing upgraded/ longer rear control arms w suggested place to find them
3) Front Cv axle situation.
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I am having issues with my sway bar hitting my tie rod ends and I’ve just noticed a torn tie rod end boot. I got some spacers to drop the sway bar down a little but I think I need longer sway bar end links maybe?
Also I’m wondering if I need to get some different control arms perhaps longer?
Sort of different question. Changed most of my front end components during this process due to the high miles. 250,000mi made it hard to justify putting these things back on knowing that they were all in the well used range.
Anyways I replaced both front axles in this process and after nearly 1500miles of driving I’ve looked under there to re-assess things.
I have found the axles have a gap between the INBOARD JOINT TULIP and the differential. With the wheels off I can using only my hand strength, I am able to create some side to side movement of close to 1/4 inch of play there… I’m thinking, this is not up to factory specs. Any input to the questions I’ve brought up summarized below will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your time in helping me with these puzzlers
1) needing longer sway bar end links w suggested place to find them.
2) needing upgraded/ longer rear control arms w suggested place to find them
3) Front Cv axle situation.
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blairracd
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If you can't afford it, should you be spending the money at all? Just save up for a better lift.
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