Starting out small leveling lift

Falls

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I ordered a 1" CF leveling kit from Burtman, I ran into a situation ....... to much to explain , but Jason was very nice and professional and understanding.

Thanks Jason...

I am anxious to get it on , but I still will be running the same size tires as i have now, since I'm already up sized to the 265/70/17's
 
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Its gonna look great! Are you installing it yourself? If so, let me know if you have any questions.
 
Falls said:
I ordered a 1" CF leveling kit from Burtman, I ran into a situation ....... to much to explain , but Jason was very nice and professional and understanding.

You can't just write that and not tell us more!!:D
 
so any pics? for the longest time, i can't decide whether i want to get a front leveling kit versus 2/1 cornfed like you did... hope you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the kit? how long did it take to deliver? do you feel any diff w/ the new mini lift? Thanks in advance.
 
*wishlist* said:
so any pics? for the longest time, i can't decide whether i want to get a front leveling kit versus 2/1 cornfed like you did... hope you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the kit? how long did it take to deliver? do you feel any diff w/ the new mini lift? Thanks in advance.

I'm having the 2"/1" Cornfed lift installed as I write this. Should be done in a few hours. We have the exact same rigs so I'll post before/after pics here shortly.

I paid about $230 for the kit I think and it took 2 weeks for delivery.
 
Just stopped by the shop and they hadn't even started yet. :bash: So it's been sitting outside all day in 105f heat...nice. ETA now is tomorrow.
 
*wishlist* said:
thanks for the update. can't wait to see the new pics. it sucks to have to wait an extra day... you have terragrapplers too?

I have the stock Dunflops right now, but I'm planning to upgrade to new rubber soon...see my signature below.

Fyi...the picture URL in your signature doesn't link to a 4Runner page.
 
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I had trouble deciding this too .

I'll see how the 1" looks . One of my decisions is that by doing the 2/1 I really won't be gaining anything. I can still only run the same size tire's that I already run without a lift , I would gain some body clearance in the rear bumper are but an 1" is not alot , and as far as clearance under the rear axle would remain unchanged.

If I don't like the looks I will pull it off and get a 2/1 for better clearance and looks. I personally think the 3/2 lift looks out of proportion to the vehicle unless you trim and put 285/70/17's on . I think 2/1 or leveling kit with 265/70/17's is perfect for these vehicles. Plus I don't want to stray to far from how this vehicle was originally designed as far as geometry and excessive wear goes.

I got the 1" kit within a few days . I'm not going to install it , until I get a few of the warranty things done. (1) the new pipes for the "STINK" smell (2) I seem to feel a little light in the steering and seem to be getting some bump steer, may be my imagination ?? but I want them to check my front end out and if I have the spacer in you know what they will say. They might even say its because its because I have larger than stock tires ???? We'll see . That all should be done soon I hope , waiting for dealership to call when parts are in.
 
airbur said:
Just stopped by the shop and they hadn't even started yet. :bash: So it's been sitting outside all day in 105f heat...nice. ETA now is tomorrow.


airbur - where are you getting the install done? Really would like to do a 2/1 also.
 
00328 said:
airbur - where are you getting the install done? Really would like to do a 2/1 also.

Hi 00328,

I'm getting it done at All American 4x4 in Littleton. I'm also having them do the 30,000 mile service, and some brake work. It will be done this morning and I'll post a short review of the shop since I've never used them before.
 
Iron Clad Lou said:
I cant find anyone local that will install a lift for me b/c of the XREAS....

That's probably because they just don't understand how the X-REAS system works. There are disconnect points in the lines and you can safely remove them to install the lift. Do they think it will cause more wear and tear on the system? If so, I would think that's your decision.

Also, you cannot install any other lift other than the spacer lift (see the Cornfed link in my signature) alongside X-REAS. If you want to do new shocks/springs etc. you'll have to remove X-REAS.
 
airbur said:
That's probably because they just don't understand how the X-REAS system works. There are disconnect points in the lines and you can safely remove them to install the lift.


??? I installed my lift without disconnecting the X-Reas...


Hey Lou, Did you try your local dealership? Mine installs lifts on new vehicles all the time and gave me a price to install mine.
 
MW 4Runner said:
??? I installed my lift without disconnecting the X-Reas...


Hey Lou, Did you try your local dealership? Mine installs lifts on new vehicles all the time and gave me a price to install mine.

I asked my bud who is a tech at the local dealer and he shyed away from it quickly...dunno why, but I can call another dealer and see what they say...our local 4x4 shop wouldnt touch it b/c you cant remove the shock....
 

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