Skyjacker Lift w/Rancho Upper Control Arms

gerfunken

gerfunken

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All, weighing some options here. I've gone through the Suspension list, and while many of these look interesting, price is a concern.

I'm looking to see if anyone has any specific feedback on the quality/reliability of:

Rancho Upper Control Arm (UCA) upgrade: 4Wheel Parts: Rancho Page

Skyjacker 3-inch Lift: 4 Wheel Parts Page
 
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Tisoy281 said:
You get what you pay for. What's your budget, and what are you wanting to accomplish?
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Toffees said:
It's all this. Also, I'm not sure you should believe this from 4WP:

"Allows for larger tires"
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Tisoy281 said:
I wouldn't believe anything from 4WP.
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So, I didn't go directly from 4WP. I actually went to the respective websites. Skyjacker has a couple of different level 3-inch lifts, and according to their Tire Fitment Info they state you can run a the following with their 3-inch lift.

Lift 2-in 31"-tall 11.5"-wide on an 8" wide 4.5" backspaced rim
Lift 3-in 33"-tall 11.5" wide on an 8" wide 4.5" backspaced rim

Right now, I'm looking at a 255/80 r17 on the stock rims.

Skyjacker has a long history in suspension systems, and in my years on different forums, I've never heard anything bad about them. 4WP is just a re-seller...

But, what I'm looking for is some light-medium off-road duty right now. If I'm planning on doing anything heavy duty, like a week or longer hunt, then I'm in my truck. But, for weekend runs, playing with friends or exploring, then I'll use the 4runner.
 
Don't think you'll find much (if any) info of anyone using skyjacker here.

If you're on a budget, then you might consider Bilstein 5100 adjustable front shocks used either with your stock front coils or aftermarket coils. For the quality and price, hard to beat! You can purchase front and rear bilstein 5100's for ~$350. Aftermarket Coils run ~$180 a pair.

Keep the front lift 2" or under and keep the stock UCA's. 255/80's on stock wheels (no wheel spacers) should be fine with 1.75-2" lift.

Lots of info on the Bilsteins in thread attached below.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/216390-another-bilstein-5100-question.html
 
I had a Skyjacker soft ride 4" lift on my old 72 Blazer. It went from riding like a log truck to riding like a Cadillac. I was very pleased with the change. Skyjacker has a pretty good reputation in the larger pickup truck and SUV world, That said, these are a pretty new release to the best of my knowledge so you'll probably not get much feedback. The front ones look like they are grooved much like the Bilstein 5100 series front shocks are. So they may have an adjustable height. Had these been available 3 years ago I might well have gone this route instead of the Bilsteins, not that I have anything bad to say about my 5100's. They are at over 70,000 miles and still going strong. And the prices are comparable with the exception that this kit includes rear springs and other goodies. I paid $469 just for the 4 Bilsteins in 2014.
 
gerfunken said:
So, I didn't go directly from 4WP. I actually went to the respective websites. Skyjacker has a couple of different level 3-inch lifts, and according to their Tire Fitment Info they state you can run a the following with their 3-inch lift.

Lift 2-in 31"-tall 11.5"-wide on an 8" wide 4.5" backspaced rim
Lift 3-in 33"-tall 11.5" wide on an 8" wide 4.5" backspaced rim

Right now, I'm looking at a 255/80 r17 on the stock rims.

Skyjacker has a long history in suspension systems, and in my years on different forums, I've never heard anything bad about them. 4WP is just a re-seller...

But, what I'm looking for is some light-medium off-road duty right now. If I'm planning on doing anything heavy duty, like a week or longer hunt, then I'm in my truck. But, for weekend runs, playing with friends or exploring, then I'll use the 4runner.
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I can't speak to the quality of Skyjacker products, but I'm not sure those tires are any larger than a stock 4R will allow*, plus the footnotes add that "minor trimming may be required."

*My quick math tells me a 285/70/17 setup is 33", which is the outer limit of what you can do with a stock 4R with "minor trimming"

*Also, the stock 4R tires are 32", which is larger than what Skyjacker suggests they can provide with a 2" lift. All that to say your first response asked: you can do the lift, but what are you trying to accomplish?
 
3wbdriver said:
I had a Skyjacker soft ride 4" lift on my old 72 Blazer. It went from riding like a log truck to riding like a Cadillac. I was very pleased with the change. Skyjacker has a pretty good reputation in the larger pickup truck and SUV world, That said, these are a pretty new release to the best of my knowledge so you'll probably not get much feedback. The front ones look like they are grooved much like the Bilstein 5100 series front shocks are. So they may have an adjustable height. Had these been available 3 years ago I might well have gone this route instead of the Bilsteins, not that I have anything bad to say about my 5100's. They are at over 70,000 miles and still going strong. And the prices are comparable with the exception that this kit includes rear springs and other goodies. I paid $469 just for the 4 Bilsteins in 2014.
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I'll look at the Bilstein options as well.. this is just one that I haven't seen any information on, so I figured I'd ask.
 
Toffees said:
I can't speak to the quality of Skyjacker products, but I'm not sure those tires are any larger than a stock 4R will allow*, plus the footnotes add that "minor trimming may be required."

*My quick math tells me a 285/70/17 setup is 33", which is the outer limit of what you can do with a stock 4R with "minor trimming"

*Also, the stock 4R tires are 32", which is larger than what Skyjacker suggests they can provide with a 2" lift. All that to say your first response asked: you can do the lift, but what are you trying to accomplish?
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As in an earlier reply, what I'm looking for is some light-medium off-road duty right now. If I'm planning on doing anything heavy duty, like a week or longer hunt, then I'm in my truck. But, for weekend runs, playing with friends or exploring, then I'll use the 4runner.
 
plasticsnaks said:
Don't think you'll find much (if any) info of anyone using skyjacker here.

If you're on a budget, then you might consider Bilstein 5100 adjustable front shocks used either with your stock front coils or aftermarket coils. For the quality and price, hard to beat! You can purchase front and rear bilstein 5100's for ~$350. Aftermarket Coils run ~$180 a pair.

Keep the front lift 2" or under and keep the stock UCA's. 255/80's on stock wheels (no wheel spacers) should be fine with 1.75-2" lift.

Lots of info on the Bilsteins in thread attached below.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/216390-another-bilstein-5100-question.html
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Thanks, I'll review the other thread you posted.
 
gerfunken said:
As in an earlier reply, what I'm looking for is some light-medium off-road duty right now. If I'm planning on doing anything heavy duty, like a week or longer hunt, then I'm in my truck. But, for weekend runs, playing with friends or exploring, then I'll use the 4runner.
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You may not need the lift for light trail runs, and although the stock suspension has its knocks, it's not insufficient for that purpose. That's all I'm asking for.

But it won't give you the lifted look you can get with the skyjacker hardware.
 
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