why no lift bigger 3''
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Jesse1983
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a six inch lift is usually more complicated than 3 inches. For a KDSS equipped TE I don't see it happening, ever. to lift a Tacoma 6 inches it requires cutting the crossmember, which is a turn-off for most. Contact Fabtech if you have the money and desire to lift 6 inches and i'm sure they will help you out.
No need for a 6" lift to run 35" tires, provided you don't mind breaking out the nibblers.
Arctic Truck's AT35 conversion for the LC/Prado 150 (essentially the same platform as the 5th gen 4Runner) only uses a 40mm (1.57") lift but they do also lift the body, trim the fenders and install custom fender flares.
AT35 < Land Cruiser 150 / Prado < Toyota < Brands < Arctic Trucks
IMHO, this is 35's done right.
Arctic Truck's AT35 conversion for the LC/Prado 150 (essentially the same platform as the 5th gen 4Runner) only uses a 40mm (1.57") lift but they do also lift the body, trim the fenders and install custom fender flares.
AT35 < Land Cruiser 150 / Prado < Toyota < Brands < Arctic Trucks
IMHO, this is 35's done right.
tlflow
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those are sweet!
mikey's2010SR5
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SAS it! Then run 38s!!!!
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Stu-Runner
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The arctic trucks setup looks to be pretty legitimate. Thanks for the link to the website.
I would imagine re-gearing would be recommended for 35's and required for anything larger but it doesnt't mention anything on the website.
Stu
Huskey
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or a drop bracket!
Intruder
New member
Exactly. Pawzitiv and I know a guy with a 91 4Runner who runs 35s at stock height. Lots of trimming needed, but there's very little that stops him. One other thing that I didn't see mentioned yet in this thread is that 6" of lift significantly raises your centre of gravity meaning that you could get tippy pretty fast in off camber situations.
Huskey
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At 4 inches on the 6inch adjustable there is no rub (my coils are prety stiff), and the trim is next to nothing. Also I plan push everything forward once I put an aftermarket bumper on. The back will not rub with an aftermarket bumper either. And even at this height, it feels tippy.
After four inches your looking into steering extensions, slip yolks, regearing... and so on. Alot of work. Also at 6 inches, your better suited with 37" tires.
IMO, get the four inch lift, it will save u alot of money and headaches if all u want is 35's. Eventually I plan on an SAS with leaf spring conversion up front sittin on 37's, I am at step one out of many many steps to get there. Step two starts in Feb... Gears, bumpers, lockers, sliders and so on...
After four inches your looking into steering extensions, slip yolks, regearing... and so on. Alot of work. Also at 6 inches, your better suited with 37" tires.
IMO, get the four inch lift, it will save u alot of money and headaches if all u want is 35's. Eventually I plan on an SAS with leaf spring conversion up front sittin on 37's, I am at step one out of many many steps to get there. Step two starts in Feb... Gears, bumpers, lockers, sliders and so on...
2011T4RLE
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FJ guys are running 4-6 inch lifts all day. Most of them are running 35's. May wanna see what they are running to give you an idea. Some of have regeared with Nitro 4:56 gears as well.
*edit* I dug a little deeper and the bracket kits and etc that fit the earlier FJ's may work on our T4R's, but the rear brackets will need to be modified to work with the larger differential housing. So it is possible.
*edit* I dug a little deeper and the bracket kits and etc that fit the earlier FJ's may work on our T4R's, but the rear brackets will need to be modified to work with the larger differential housing. So it is possible.
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Huskey
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FYI, My FJ drop bracket (pro comp) did not fit the front end, I had to fabricate and weld extensions for the rear supports as well as a few other small tweaks. Not an easy install at all. I'll be doing a build thread on this in the near future. As for the rear, I went old school with leaf springs, I plan on a leaf spring sas eventually.
Overland Warehouse
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A number of guys have used a 3" lift with a 1.5" body lift to fit 35s on a 4th Gen 4Runner. For the 5th Gen you can use the same recipe, the trimming will be a little different (but less than only doing a body lift on these 4Runners). This may be an easier way to go as a lot of info available.
Alternatively you may want to look at converting a FJ 6" drop bracket lift, will likely not work for KDSS 4Runners.
Anyway a few options to consider.
Alternatively you may want to look at converting a FJ 6" drop bracket lift, will likely not work for KDSS 4Runners.
Anyway a few options to consider.
tlflow
New member
stronger parts?
I have read several mag articles that say the IFS front axles/components are prone to breaking when you start cranking 35s offroad? Not sure how hard you have to wheel to get in trouble?
On the 5th the body mounts at the rear of the front fender well seem too close to the centerline of the axle, some guys already cutting them to run 33s on this forum.
SAS would cure all these problems - several FJ have been done (same frame)
ALLPRO might be able to help:
I have read several mag articles that say the IFS front axles/components are prone to breaking when you start cranking 35s offroad? Not sure how hard you have to wheel to get in trouble?
On the 5th the body mounts at the rear of the front fender well seem too close to the centerline of the axle, some guys already cutting them to run 33s on this forum.
SAS would cure all these problems - several FJ have been done (same frame)
ALLPRO might be able to help:
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phillyd2
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THAT is the mod I want to see done :trophy:
jam23r1
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ya i think all this custom work wood be a lot of work and money! i mite just go with fitting some 33. I dont have a 1,000,000 to put in this thing lol
