4runner lifts?

brett76 · 10-13-06, 06:58 PM

so i got my friend to get ths nice 94 4runner and now he wants it lifted and i cant find a kit that will do a 94(at least on paper) all seem to be for 96-present /or type 1
i dont know anything about 4runners
would like a 2-3 inch.

any help or links would be much appreciated thanks

2ndGenToyotaFan · 10-13-06, 10:58 PM

Body or suspension?

4Crawler.com probably has a body lift for it. and I know i've seen helper springs in the toyota performance catalog..... HTH

brett76 · 10-14-06, 01:52 AM

suspension

thanks for the tips

Cube Dweller · 10-14-06, 10:46 AM

Yeah, don't bother w/ a trailmaster/procomp dif drop kit. Go to 4crawler.com (Roger Brown's page) and go w/ ball joint spacers in the front and stock 80 series coils in the rear.

WristPin · 10-15-06, 01:44 AM

http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...oyotachart.htm

scroll to the bottom to view the availible lift for this.

I run trail master lifts on both of my trucks.
the spindle bracket is lengthened. the use of ball joint spacers is lame. sorry cap'n.
alignment specs for camber get tweeked.

the rear uses coil spacers, and a panrod bracket.

You could use the 80 springs like cap'n says, but either way you need to compensate with drop brackets.

86-89 uses leafs in the rear.90-95 uses rear coil springs.

the front ends are the same on all of em.

bkg · 10-15-06, 02:08 AM

Plenty of kits available for this truck - PLENTY! I don't think you searched too well.

I've installed a Rancho (front only) and a Superlift 4". I'd go Superlift any day of the week as choice #1 for the IFS kits. Perfect for 33-35" tires.

Cube Dweller · 10-15-06, 09:57 AM

I had the TrailMaster kit on my 4runner. Unless it's a mall rig only, it sucks. Way too much leverage on the factory lower control arm mounts, poor fit up, the rear coil kit introduces too much travel and height for the factory panhard brackets. I destroyed both lower panhard mounts and cracked the rear axle housing at one of the mount weld areas.

It's a POS.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WristPin

http://www.trailmastersuspension.com...oyotachart.htm

scroll to the bottom to view the availible lift for this.

I run trail master lifts on both of my trucks.
the spindle bracket is lengthened. the use of ball joint spacers is lame. sorry cap'n.
alignment specs for camber get tweeked.

the rear uses coil spacers, and a panrod bracket.

You could use the 80 springs like cap'n says, but either way you need to compensate with drop brackets.

86-89 uses leafs in the rear.90-95 uses rear coil springs.

the front ends are the same on all of em.

brett76 · 10-15-06, 04:34 PM

thanks for the great info guys

customcruiser · 10-17-06, 06:58 PM

got some LC 80 coils for the rear of a 4runner with Bilstein 5150's stud conversions & panhard drop.... everything needed for the rear except for a brake line for 5.5" of rear lift

$200 for all.....

Matt

Bear80 · 10-17-06, 09:48 PM

I strongly second the 1-1/2" ball joint spacers with ultra low profile upper arm stops from Downey. You can get a full 2" or a little more by turning up the stock torsion bars. The weight of the 4runner will allow for flex even with the bars cranked. You can look at OME rear springs or Downey HD coils to match. The LC are great and cheap but may get you a little high depending on which set you use, look for a set off a LX450 to match a ball joint spacer front lift.

HOJU · 10-17-06, 10:01 PM

I'd say you need to take a look over at http://www.yotatech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=60

They have tons of info about 4runners

RnrEast · 10-19-06, 07:44 PM

What he said ^

86 toy · 10-19-06, 07:48 PM

all pro off road makes some nice stuff for the rear suspension on 4 runners check them out at www.allprooffroad.com. i have a 95 4runner i plan to do some suspension work to but for now i took the cheap way out and put on a 3"
body lift to fit my 33's. lots of options for suspension though just do some research you wil find lots of stuff

"The Piglet"Runner · 10-23-06, 10:29 PM

$runners are mostly swappable from 90-95, so if you look in the 4 Wheel parts catalog under the pro comp lift area, yopu can find a 4" lift for IFS with Coil rear. I have been quite happy with it, my truck is pretty flexy for an IFS, and I have done some trimming to gain the ability to run 36" swampers with minimal rub.

slosurfer · 11-01-06, 05:58 PM

I am running bj spacers and cruiser coils on my runner. Works out great, I have a little rake to it and levels out nice when loaded with camping gear and towing my little trailer. Def. need the panhard drop bracket from 4crawler. Here is the info on what I am running
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...935#post961935
It also is way cheaper than any of the good drop bracket lifts, plus you get the added droop from the bj spacers.

10-13-06, 10:58 PM	#2
2ndGenToyotaFan No longer pre-approved... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yreka, CA TLCA# 13872 Sign Up!!! You know you want to! Posts: 3,928	Body or suspension? 4Crawler.com probably has a body lift for it. and I know i've seen helper springs in the toyota performance catalog..... HTH __________________ Jerod Online Toyota Parts Catalog!!! 89 4Runner "The James Caird" 01 4Runner, for my Jefferson State Cruisers

10-14-06, 01:52 AM	#3
brett76 adrift in a sea of meh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: t town, wa TLCA# 15433 Posts: 861	suspension thanks for the tips __________________ "there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance- that prinicple is contempt prior to investigation" h. s. another convert to the church of latterday swank, a subcult of Shahrislam

10-14-06, 10:46 AM	#4
Cube Dweller ... Join Date: May 2004 Location: Building 6, Row H, Cube 8a Posts: 869	Yeah, don't bother w/ a trailmaster/procomp dif drop kit. Go to 4crawler.com (Roger Brown's page) and go w/ ball joint spacers in the front and stock 80 series coils in the rear. __________________ '73 Datsun PL510 2 Door Saloon '97 FZJ 80 Locked Mall Cruiser.

10-15-06, 02:08 AM	#6
bkg IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 547	Plenty of kits available for this truck - PLENTY! I don't think you searched too well. I've installed a Rancho (front only) and a Superlift 4". I'd go Superlift any day of the week as choice #1 for the IFS kits. Perfect for 33-35" tires. __________________ Brian K. Gallus

10-15-06, 04:34 PM	#8
brett76 adrift in a sea of meh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: t town, wa TLCA# 15433 Posts: 861	thanks for the great info guys __________________ "there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance- that prinicple is contempt prior to investigation" h. s. another convert to the church of latterday swank, a subcult of Shahrislam

10-13-06, 06:58 PM	#1
brett76 adrift in a sea of meh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: t town, wa TLCA# 15433 Posts: 861	4runner lifts? so i got my friend to get ths nice 94 4runner and now he wants it lifted and i cant find a kit that will do a 94(at least on paper) all seem to be for 96-present /or type 1 i dont know anything about 4runners would like a 2-3 inch. any help or links would be much appreciated thanks __________________ "there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance- that prinicple is contempt prior to investigation" h. s. another convert to the church of latterday swank, a subcult of Shahrislam

10-17-06, 06:58 PM	#9
customcruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mooresville, NC -- Lake Norman Posts: 229	got some LC 80 coils for the rear of a 4runner with Bilstein 5150's stud conversions & panhard drop.... everything needed for the rear except for a brake line for 5.5" of rear lift $200 for all..... Matt __________________ 94 4Runner SR5 V6 SASed 3Link w/Coilovers Pirate4x4 Build Thread 03 Tundra Tow Rig/DD

10-17-06, 09:48 PM	#10
Bear80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS TLCA# 14779 Posts: 2,496	I strongly second the 1-1/2" ball joint spacers with ultra low profile upper arm stops from Downey. You can get a full 2" or a little more by turning up the stock torsion bars. The weight of the 4runner will allow for flex even with the bars cranked. You can look at OME rear springs or Downey HD coils to match. The LC are great and cheap but may get you a little high depending on which set you use, look for a set off a LX450 to match a ball joint spacer front lift. __________________ 40th FZJ80 - Range Rover Recovery Vehicle Alamo City Land Cruisers -Benjamin-

10-17-06, 10:01 PM	#11
HOJU IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: salt lake city, Utah Posts: 27	I'd say you need to take a look over at http://www.yotatech.com/forumdisplay.php?f=60 They have tons of info about 4runners __________________ Allen- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel..." Voodoo Blue FJ Cruiser Expedition One Front Bumper Total Chaos UCA's Bodymount chop OME 886/896 AR Chambers 305/70R17 MTR's TRD CAI TRD Exhaust Return With Honor

10-19-06, 07:44 PM	#12
RnrEast IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	What he said ^

10-19-06, 07:48 PM	#13
86 toy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mifflinville,PA Posts: 14	all pro off road makes some nice stuff for the rear suspension on 4 runners check them out at www.allprooffroad.com. i have a 95 4runner i plan to do some suspension work to but for now i took the cheap way out and put on a 3" body lift to fit my 33's. lots of options for suspension though just do some research you wil find lots of stuff __________________ -Mark pictures __________________ PA TTORA vice president E-mail http://www.Pa-tacomas.com 86 toyota truggy 3.0 v6 6" sas lift 35" MTR's 5.29's,locked rear

10-23-06, 10:29 PM	#14
"The Piglet"Runner IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 10	I run a ProComp 4" $runners are mostly swappable from 90-95, so if you look in the 4 Wheel parts catalog under the pro comp lift area, yopu can find a 4" lift for IFS with Coil rear. I have been quite happy with it, my truck is pretty flexy for an IFS, and I have done some trimming to gain the ability to run 36" swampers with minimal rub. __________________ NOt quite an iron pig, but on it's way...

11-01-06, 05:58 PM	#15
slosurfer IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Osos,CA Posts: 91	I am running bj spacers and cruiser coils on my runner. Works out great, I have a little rake to it and levels out nice when loaded with camping gear and towing my little trailer. Def. need the panhard drop bracket from 4crawler. Here is the info on what I am running http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.p...935#post961935 It also is way cheaper than any of the good drop bracket lifts, plus you get the added droop from the bj spacers. __________________ -Chris 89 Toy 4wd Van 5spd '93 4runner 3.SLO Auto 4x4 '07 Tacoma Dcab TRD 4.0 M416

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