4runner suspention on a prado?? (1 Viewer)

[89classic]

hi, i am looking for my first car. i really like the 90 series prado, but i cant seem to find any suspension lifts for one. i was wondering if a lift kit from a 3rd gen 4runner would fit?? if not, what are my options.

oh and where can i find a rear bumper that has a tire carrier??

thanks a lot to anyone who helps!!

 

[Beau]

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[Beau]

3rd gen 4runner kits should be exactly the same but there are variances in the models.

Some 4runners have coil springs in the rear, some have leaf. The 90 series has coil. The front suspension however is exactly the same.

A company called Iron Man do a lift kit for the 90 series.

It is also possible to put 80 series front springs on the rear, with longer shocks, and then use spring spacers in front along with longer shocks.

In most cases 2-3" lift is max, anything over would put your CV joints under excessive strain, and would therefore require a diff drop.

And all 90 series has a spare tyre carrier thats fixed onto the rear door, is yours not like this?

 

[89classic]

3rd gen 4runner kits should be exactly the same but there are variances in the models.

Some 4runners have coil springs in the rear, some have leaf. The 90 series has coil. The front suspension however is exactly the same.

A company called Iron Man do a lift kit for the 90 series.

It is also possible to put 80 series front springs on the rear, with longer shocks, and then use spring spacers in front along with longer shocks.

In most cases 2-3" lift is max, anything over would put your CV joints under excessive strain, and would therefore require a diff drop.

And all 90 series has a spare tyre carrier thats fixed onto the rear door, is yours not like this?

ok thanks for the info. my prado does have the spare tire mount on the door, but it is starting to make noises and i want to put a bigger tire on the spare. so i want to take the weight off the door and mount the spare in the bumper with a jerry can or two.

 

[lugueto]

3rd gen 4runners are the same as the 90 series in every mechanical aspect.

Same applies for the 4th gen 4runner and the 120 series, and the 5th gen 4runner and the 150 series.

The codes should be the same, however, you should find listings for suspension kits for the Prado, specially in australian brands.

Why would you want a rear bumper with a tire carrier if you already have your tire outside??

There arent much manufacturers for 90 series rear bumpers that ship worldwide, might have to go custom.

 

[89classic]

3rd gen 4runners are the same as the 90 series in every mechanical aspect.

Same applies for the 4th gen 4runner and the 120 series, and the 5th gen 4runner and the 150 series.

The codes should be the same, however, you should find listings for suspension kits for the Prado, specially in australian brands.

Why would you want a rear bumper with a tire carrier if you already have your tire outside??

There arent much manufacturers for 90 series rear bumpers that ship worldwide, might have to go custom.

ya, i think i might go custom. but the reason that i want a tire carrier on the bmper is because im going to put a bigger (heavier) tire on the truck. i dont want that back door to start squeeking with the extra weight of the bigger tire. i also want to put a jerrycan holder because we never got the long range fuel tanks on any prado.

 

[lugueto]

we didnt get the long range tanks either, the jerry can holder makes perfect sense.

Out of curiosity, what tires are you planning on installing??

Tires larger than 265/75 will cause your front suspension and drivetrain and steering box to wear out really quickly FYI.

 

[89classic]

im going to start with 265/75. then i will go to 285/75. but not any bigger. while im talking about tires, what is the biggest tire i could put on without a lift??

 

[89classic]

never mind, i found the tire size. im going to put 265/75 with out a lift. (i know they will rub). then once i put a lift, ill put the 285/75 on.

 

[lugueto]

265/75 wont rub without a lift unless your suspension is really sagged. 285/75 will rub with or without lift, on the UCA and on a pinch weld on the rear which can be ground down

If you really want 33s, go for 255/85R16 tires, theyre taller then the 285s and lighter, so they wont wreak havoc on your front drivetrain components. You will need a lift for those

I have had two prados, a 95 and a 90. Both have had 265/75 and I have more clearance than 60s, 70s and 80s with 33" tires (truth). A friend of mine has 285/75 on his 90 he used to say that they wont do a thing to his car, he's still repairing the mess the tires made to this day. I, on the other hand, have had zero issues. I strongly suggest you avoid 285/75.