96 and up 4runner sas (1 Viewer)
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seeking MICHIGAN 96-02 4Runner - free parts/install
I own a '99 4Runner and am looking to eliminate my hood prop rod to a "hood strut" system. Here is a link to a company that sells such items:
http://www.redlinetuning.com/products_quicklift.html
They have already developed Tacoma based hood struts and are now perfecting a QUICKLIFT for the 4Runners. If you are in or near Dexter Michigan please contact the company directly and allow them to use your Runner as a "guniea pig" . It is my understanding the parts and installation will be free-they will be expecting feedback on how well their system is working.
I have no financial stake in this-just wanting to buy their newest product-which they won't put up for sale yet until beta tested.
I am new to IH8MUD forums but am a newbie member of Rising Sun Toyota club in Denver. I apologize in advance if I have posted to the wrong area or thread.
See you in Moab for Cruise Moab 2007 (May 2-6) a TLCA sanctioned event!
I own a '99 4Runner and am looking to eliminate my hood prop rod to a "hood strut" system. Here is a link to a company that sells such items:
http://www.redlinetuning.com/products_quicklift.html
They have already developed Tacoma based hood struts and are now perfecting a QUICKLIFT for the 4Runners. If you are in or near Dexter Michigan please contact the company directly and allow them to use your Runner as a "guniea pig" . It is my understanding the parts and installation will be free-they will be expecting feedback on how well their system is working.
I have no financial stake in this-just wanting to buy their newest product-which they won't put up for sale yet until beta tested.
I am new to IH8MUD forums but am a newbie member of Rising Sun Toyota club in Denver. I apologize in advance if I have posted to the wrong area or thread.
See you in Moab for Cruise Moab 2007 (May 2-6) a TLCA sanctioned event!
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any 95.5-04 tacoma kit will work. along with marlins, or pretty much anybodys leaf sprung kit.
how hard are you going to wheel it? there are a few very good IFS lifts that will get you to 95% of a solid axle 4runner.
I figure at the point where I don't care about body damage, is the time to swap.
check out www.sonoransteel.com for the IFS lift. I have the #1 kit and absolutely love it.
make sure to find an e-locked 4runner, or do the ARB air lockers.
if you think 3k for a lift is too much, then sac'ing a 3rd gen is going to blow your mind. plan 6k and hope to do it cheaper. the kits may not look like a lot, but there are a ton of hidden things that come up. ask anyone that has done it.
how hard are you going to wheel it? there are a few very good IFS lifts that will get you to 95% of a solid axle 4runner.
I figure at the point where I don't care about body damage, is the time to swap.
check out www.sonoransteel.com for the IFS lift. I have the #1 kit and absolutely love it.
make sure to find an e-locked 4runner, or do the ARB air lockers.
if you think 3k for a lift is too much, then sac'ing a 3rd gen is going to blow your mind. plan 6k and hope to do it cheaper. the kits may not look like a lot, but there are a ton of hidden things that come up. ask anyone that has done it.
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I thought it over and I think I am going to get a an older 4runner because it would be easier. I would just get leaf springs in the front, because on a 3rd gen leaf springs in the front coils, in the back seems a bit tarded. Thanks for the input. So I can probably do a SAS on a 2nd gen. for around a grand right?
nope. the kits are more than that alone. plus the cost of the axle. and Labor if you are not able to DIY it.
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/sas.htm
http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/suspension/sas.htm
im sure you can, but it will be more expensive than going with a kit proven to work well.
look on www.ttora.com and if you dare, www.pirate4x4.com about doing a solid axle conversion.
look on www.ttora.com and if you dare, www.pirate4x4.com about doing a solid axle conversion.
At the risk of repeating (or re-iterating, let's say), doing a SAS on a 3rd gen 4runner is hugely complicated to do well. There is NO kit to do it.
I can be done, but it is expensive and complicated. Just ask me. See my signature.
I can be done, but it is expensive and complicated. Just ask me. See my signature.
I live in Central Calif, and have very little mechanical/welding experience.
Where would I go if I were to have the SAS done to my Tacoma? I just put on
Donahoe front coilovers, ARB +winch. I hate to ask..but what do you think it would cost me to just drop the truck off at a shop and have some PROs do it??
TTORA would be a good start. Thanks!
Where would I go if I were to have the SAS done to my Tacoma? I just put on
Donahoe front coilovers, ARB +winch. I hate to ask..but what do you think it would cost me to just drop the truck off at a shop and have some PROs do it??
TTORA would be a good start. Thanks!
