Time to get a lift kit, suggestions? And look what marker I just hit!!

[seanxgodfrey]

Hey guys! As the title says, it's about time for me to start saving for a lift kit.. Been stock for tooooo long.. The thing is, id like a 1000$+ lift kit, but i cannot really afford it at the moment, and I also dont wheel as much as id need to inorder to have that lift, I was looking at revtek but I heard reviews that its only for looks, now I will start offroading more towards summer once I'm out of school so I do want something that will handle semi well? If you guys would wanna throw me some ideas and maybe some good tires ? Cause my 31's will have to go aswell have a great Tuesday guys!

 

[shadow247]

Save your money and do it right the first time. I wish I had waited and saved my money for some UCA's before commiting to lifting. Now I am broke and have to take my lift off because I can't afford the UCA's to correct my caster. Just save up for the Toytec ultimate lift and be done with it.

 

[seanxgodfrey]

Save your money and do it right the first time. I wish I had waited and saved my money for some UCA's before commiting to lifting. Now I am broke and have to take my lift off because I can't afford the UCA's to correct my caster. Just save up for the Toytec ultimate lift and be done with it.

Even if I'm not going to be wheeling as much as most ? I mean is that the only good lift out there ? I'm just now starting to do my research on them..

 

[KidVermicious]

Even if I'm not going to be wheeling as much as most ? I mean is that the only good lift out there ? I'm just now starting to do my research on them..

Define "wheeling".

 

[seanxgodfrey]

Define "wheeling".

I'm not looking to crawl exactly , just be able to hit some of the hard trails of AZ , and just be able to handle whichever climate I'm in depending where school takes me , whether that be snow and hills or city ! I just want a quality lift that's not just for looks .

 

[Slow_T4R]

All the info you could possibly need:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/66976-3rd-gen-4runner-lift-information-faqs.html

 

[shadow247]

Honestly these trucks are more than capable of handling just about any trail without a lift. I would spend my money on a quality set of tires before I did a lift.

 

[seanxgodfrey]

Honestly these trucks are more than capable of handling just about any trail without a lift. I would spend my money on a quality set of tires before I did a lift.

I was also just thinking maybe 33's and 2inch spacers or something along those lines

 

[shadow247]

33's open up a whole can of worms. For a DD rig that you don't want to drop a lot of coin on, 265/75/16 will be a great fit, will provide plenty of traction, and require no mods. When you get into a 33" tire of a 285/75/16 you run into problems with control arm clearance, pinch weld clearance, and other issues. Not to mention the C rated tires in that size are pretty limited. I would not want to run an E-rated tire on a 4Runner. There are plenty that have done it, but it can definitely affect your fuel economy negatively.

 

[88Cleve4runner]

I was also just thinking maybe 33's and 2inch spacers or something along those lines

If you want 33's, I'm running 255/85/16 with 0" lift. The only thing I've done is beat the pinch weld. I've only rubbed at full stuff off road.

 

[seanxgodfrey]

33's open up a whole can of worms. For a DD rig that you don't want to drop a lot of coin on, 265/75/16 will be a great fit, will provide plenty of traction, and require no mods. When you get into a 33" tire of a 285/75/16 you run into problems with control arm clearance, pinch weld clearance, and other issues. Not to mention the C rated tires in that size are pretty limited. I would not want to run an E-rated tire on a 4Runner. There are plenty that have done it, but it can definitely affect your fuel economy negatively.

Would 32's be a better option? I had a jeep as my first car and it had 33's but it was quite lifted , so I understand the fuel economy ness I just want it to be a little bigger and I'd feel more comfortable with a little more height

 

[hrt4me]

seeing as how you are in Phoenix, I would suggest you visit Steve Schaefer in Tempe...

 

[mile high 4runner]

I have the rektec lift on my rig and it handles just fine off road and I have 285/70/r17 and only rubbed on the front fender flare a little bit on the inside when I turned trimed it back a little and no rubbing.

 

[seanxgodfrey]

seeing as how you are in Phoenix, I would suggest you visit Steve Schaefer in Tempe...

Total noob question.. Who's that?

 

[ID_DTD]

33's open up a whole can of worms. For a DD rig that you don't want to drop a lot of coin on, 265/75/16 will be a great fit, will provide plenty of traction, and require no mods. When you get into a 33" tire of a 285/75/16 you run into problems with control arm clearance, pinch weld clearance, and other issues. Not to mention the C rated tires in that size are pretty limited. I would not want to run an E-rated tire on a 4Runner. There are plenty that have done it, but it can definitely affect your fuel economy negatively.

This.


I'm running 265/75 toyo open country at's. I occasionally wheel, nothing hardcore yet but I have yet to get stuck in this rig.

My tires are e rated and the highest fuel economy I'll get is 18 mpg on a road trip. realistic economy is more around 16-17 mpg when i'm dd'ing it.

p.s. e rated tires are stiff as hell on these rigs too, the ride is slightly harsher because of it.

 

[KidVermicious]

I'm not looking to crawl exactly , just be able to hit some of the hard trails of AZ , and just be able to handle whichever climate I'm in depending where school takes me , whether that be snow and hills or city ! I just want a quality lift that's not just for looks .

Hard trails require crawling. No offense, but I think you're new to the sport and don't have a grasp on what is hard or what you need a lift for.

Now I'm gonna get preachy - if you're lifting for looks, have at it and I'll shut up. But you really don't need a lift to get offroad - in fact, it can be counterproductive. A stock 3rd gen has plenty of clearance for mild wheeling, and a decent set of 265/75 all-terrains will add all the traction you need to get started.

Get a copy of this: 4x4 and SUV Books : Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4WD Trails (2nd Edition) Cover Price: $29.95 , and go get your truck dirty. With good tires I guarantee you can do all the easy and most of the moderate trails in that book without risk of body damage, and an experienced wheeler could take a stock rig on some of the "difficult" trails and get back out without trouble.

 

[downpour11]

Total noob question.. Who's that?

Steve Shaefer owns Sonoran Steel in Tempe.

Sonoran Steel, Sonoran Steel Custom Metal Fabrication L.L.C. Custom Toyota Truck Parts

 

[seanxgodfrey]

http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72
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http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72

and then either

http://www.toyteclifts.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=72
or the light duty, what exactly is the difference between light and medium duty coils..?

would this maybe work?

 

[KidVermicious]

I just put OME in my '99 (http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/131382-85-has-little-brother.html#post1276116), and it's freaking amazing. It's got 906 rears and 880 fronts with the nitrocharger shocks, and it rides like a dream. I think the 33" KM2s that are on it might still rub a touch at full stuff, but I'm mostly good with that.

I don't have anything else to compare it to, but if you want an insanely good ride and room to clear 32s, I recommend it highly.

 

[AZTOY]

I love my lift and it performs very well wheeling in AZ. I have Toytec adjustable coilovers on front and Sonoran Steel 1.2 rear kit. This way the front is fully adjustable and the rear comes with all you need for a proper lift. It is above your budget, so you would have to save for a bit. Good luck.