1990 xtra cab lift

[bigsandy]

sorry not much luck with the search. my nephew got a 1990 xtra cab, and wants to lift it to fit 32" or 33" tires under it. i have only delt with tacomas so any help or info? thanks.

 

[bigsandy]

sorry, it is 4x4, 4cyl. 5-speed.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Here's a good article on a great website.

http://www.brian894x4.com/33INCHTIRES.html

 

[bigsandy]

thanks alot. good info. first time i have heard anything good about torsion bar adjustment.

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

Cranking the t-bars a little isn't bad, mine are cranked 1 1/2 and I didn't notice any difference in ride, the problems come when the CV angle gets too large and you start chewing up your CVs.

I did basicly what he did, I cranked the front about 1 1/2 inches and 3 inch longer than stock shackles on the rear for about 1 1/2 inch lift in the rear.

I removed my inner plastic fenders and pounded the seam down. I only have tire rub at full compression/full turn with 10.5 X 33 BFG MTs. Looks good too!

 

[bigsandy]

did you replace the bumpstops? if so where did you get them?

 

[Bear80]

I say get a set of ball joint spacers. www.trdparts4u.com carries them. They are 1 5/8". You can also buy low profile bump stops at places like Pep Boys, Advanced Auto, etc. I recomend to get the "ultra low profile" stops from Downey off-road because they are the thinest.

Depending on the condition of the rear springs, the addition of 2-3" longer shackles should be all that's needed.

After this and longer shocks on the front and rear. Then the torsion bars can be adjusted up and/or the addition of a rear add a leaf.

With such a setup you can clear 33's and gain wheel travel without spending much time and money.