Just keep in mind you might have issues with fitting 16" wheels on either the Sports Edition or Limited if it has the oversize rotor. I found this out the hard way...
I agree with jynx with the manual hubs conversion. I am assuming the current ride has to be pretty rough with your current set up... I think the important question here is the end purpose of lifting your truck. If you need the current lift height with setup you have now, even replacing cv...
This was my 2003 TRD before I sold it...
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like others have said, the T4R forum is good for parts specific to 4runners, but if you are looking for another site for parts that are shared with a Tacoma, go to Tacoma World:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/buy-sell-trade/
I agree with jynx replacing the steering rack bushing as they are most likely gone if they are OEM. You will be surprise to see how much your rack will move if you are looking at the rack while someone else have the truck started and then turning the steering wheel from side to side. You are...