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So are you saying I need to get new driveshafts or extend them somehow and make changes to the steering system if I lift the truck by 3"?
Suggestions for Lift Kit for '85 4Runner
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So are you saying I need to get new driveshafts or extend them somehow and make changes to the steering system if I lift the truck by 3"?
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Possibly. I put the 2 1/2" OME heavies up front with mediums in the rear. I haven't had any driveline problems but I did have to install a Procomp drop draglink as the OEM one didn't clear due to the angle. It seems that some need to do this with this particular spring set-up and some don't.
Yep, the rear you could get by with IIRC, but the front is almost a most have because some of these setups droop so far.
As for steering, regardless of what you think hysteer is the most awesome upgrade to feel ever. I think it would be advised to do that, but you can do the 'flip the ball' trick.
I would hit up pirate for the booty fab stub.
Did you use the entire C10 pack? How do the cheby's do loaded w/gear, fire wood, cooler etc?
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That's a classic right there! I've used this theory for years and it is true no matter how you slice it. Excellent point. I knew what I was getting into and know where I'm eventually going so I'm still happy with my "cheap/fast" decision.
Did you use the entire C10 pack? How do the cheby's do loaded w/gear, fire wood, cooler etc?
I used K10, used them all. Very soft, To me its like the K10 with loaded stuff. They work well, but make sure you get them from the same vehicle. I got one from two different trucks and one is a little softer so my truck leans.
Guys, cool off. Jerod has already taken care of the silliness.
I have not put them on yet...........only a witness and I was impressed
was the packs 2 or 4 wheel drive?
I am looking for a cheap lift kit for my '85 4runner. Preferably front and rear springs instead of rear blocks or add-a-leafs. 3"-4" Any suggestions, experiences would be great. I really like pics, too. I just got this truck recently and am new to the 4Runner game. Thanks
What is the goal of your lift? Ride? bigger tires?
Reason I ask is.... if it is a trail truck only, look around on this site and others to see that you can fit 37's with stock suspension with enough cutting and beating of pinch welds. Low center of gravity, no $,
JT's 4runner is a good example
Werd!
K = 4wd
C = 2wd
Mine came from a K10, but one had a 5th wheel ball in the back, and that one is pretty worn compared to the old one. Cant complain... I mean, i got springs and a 94IFS steering box for 125.00, and the steering box had less than 100,000 miles on it.
awesome...............thank you
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What is the goal of your lift? Ride? bigger tires?
Reason I ask is.... if it is a trail truck only, look around on this site and others to see that you can fit 37's with stock suspension with enough cutting and beating of pinch welds. Low center of gravity, no $,
JT's 4runner is a good example
Yes, I have started to think about that. Gonna be a trail truck. Nothing serious, I am not trying to win King of the Hammers or anything, I just wanna have a little fun. The fenders are rusted out anyway, I might as well just cut 'em out! Maybe throw some extended shackles on there?
Dude I don't think you even need shackles... choose your tires and start cuttin' bangin etc, flex it out.... repeat till they clear.
You won't ever have to worry a high center of gravity! and your springs will be flexy.. maybe just add longer travel shocks and towers. Again, JT's build in this section of mud is basically the best write up of how it is done. Pics of what you do are mandatory though : )
Here ya go:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/209893-jts-88-4-runner-build.html
You won't ever have to worry a high center of gravity! and your springs will be flexy.. maybe just add longer travel shocks and towers. Again, JT's build in this section of mud is basically the best write up of how it is done. Pics of what you do are mandatory though : )
Here ya go:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/79-95-toyota-truck-tech/209893-jts-88-4-runner-build.html
Just so you can tell how super soft these springs are, there are 20ish bales of oat straw on there, with a few horse hay mixed in. Now, they aveage 40 pounds per bale, so a rough estimate would be 800 lbs. Thats what 800lbs looks like with chevy K1500 (4wd halfton) rear springs. The overloads are barely in contact with the spring, and boy was it topheavy.
I needs me a set of those....keep your eye out fer a hillbilly
