New to IH8MUD with '04 4Runner Sport V8

goforlow · 12-08-07, 10:57 AM

Hi all,

I am new to this forum. I am not new to off-roading or modifying vehicles. I currently have an '04 4Runner Sport V8. It is now out of warranty, so I am now free to mod!! I would like a 4 to 6 inch lift. Any recommendation? Good and bad. I am not opposed to removing the XREAS system. I do not want to do an SAS. Any advise, and pics will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Tony

bulldog-yota · 12-09-07, 05:02 PM

Most common lifts will yield 3 -3.5" of lift. You have lots of choices from OME, Donahoe Racing, SwayAway, King, Fox, etc. Lots of good kits out there. I woudl say stay away from spacer lifts. Thus you will remove your XREAS to fit any of these.

If you want to go 4' or higher, you have a choice of getting a Total CHoas Long travel kit (which is a high performance lift kit). Or the cheaper more simpler drop bracket kits (which are loved and hated) from Procomp or Fabtech.

You can also add a bodylift to create more space for larger tires if you need.

See this for more info
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424
Needs to be updated wth more info on the new kits, etc though. Or just go through here
http://www.toyota120.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11

cackalak han · 12-18-07, 11:58 AM

I'd go with OME or Cornfed and go 3" then a body lift, if desired. What are you going to be using the vehicle for? Extreme wheeling? Weekend camper/exploration? Mall Parking Lot Expeditions?

goforlow · 12-22-07, 01:43 PM

I won't be doing any hardcore stuff with this truck. Mostly weekend play. My wife drives the 'runner daily, so it needs to still be streetable. I am looking for some more wheel travel to possibly put some 33's on.

cackalak han · 12-22-07, 03:11 PM

Unless your wife is a WNBA player, I'd not go any higher than 3". Otherwise, she will really hate you.

4WD Toyota Owner Magazine · 12-31-07, 01:07 AM

Welcome to Mud! Schrockworks makes a nice bumper for that, also ARB so get a winch on it too!

12-08-07, 10:57 AM	#1
goforlow IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	New to IH8MUD with '04 4Runner Sport V8 Hi all, I am new to this forum. I am not new to off-roading or modifying vehicles. I currently have an '04 4Runner Sport V8. It is now out of warranty, so I am now free to mod!! I would like a 4 to 6 inch lift. Any recommendation? Good and bad. I am not opposed to removing the XREAS system. I do not want to do an SAS. Any advise, and pics will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tony

12-09-07, 05:02 PM	#2
bulldog-yota IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 283	Most common lifts will yield 3 -3.5" of lift. You have lots of choices from OME, Donahoe Racing, SwayAway, King, Fox, etc. Lots of good kits out there. I woudl say stay away from spacer lifts. Thus you will remove your XREAS to fit any of these. If you want to go 4' or higher, you have a choice of getting a Total CHoas Long travel kit (which is a high performance lift kit). Or the cheaper more simpler drop bracket kits (which are loved and hated) from Procomp or Fabtech. You can also add a bodylift to create more space for larger tires if you need. See this for more info http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=424 Needs to be updated wth more info on the new kits, etc though. Or just go through here http://www.toyota120.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=11 __________________ 03 Pavement Princess 05 Mall Queen 06 Toaster

12-31-07, 01:07 AM	#6
4WD Toyota Owner Magazine Subscribe today! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 934	Welcome to Mud! Schrockworks makes a nice bumper for that, also ARB so get a winch on it too! __________________ David Zartman Publisher 4WD Toyota Owner Magazine http://www.4wdtoyotaowner.com 1995 FZJ80, 1970 FJ40, 1999 Tacoma, 1979 FJ40, 1986 4Runner, 1973 FJ40, 2000 4Runner, 1984 hardcore buggy, 2007 FJ Cruiser Baja racer

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12-18-07, 11:58 AM	#3
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 194	I'd go with OME or Cornfed and go 3" then a body lift, if desired. What are you going to be using the vehicle for? Extreme wheeling? Weekend camper/exploration? Mall Parking Lot Expeditions?

12-22-07, 01:43 PM	#4
goforlow IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2	I won't be doing any hardcore stuff with this truck. Mostly weekend play. My wife drives the 'runner daily, so it needs to still be streetable. I am looking for some more wheel travel to possibly put some 33's on.

12-22-07, 03:11 PM	#5
cackalak han IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 194	Unless your wife is a WNBA player, I'd not go any higher than 3". Otherwise, she will really hate you.