New to IH8MUD with '04 4Runner Sport V8

[goforlow]

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]

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

 

[hoch]

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]

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.

 

[hoch]

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]

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