Need to lift a 3 gen 4Runner quick!

[JL Rockies]

So yeah... Can't figure out how to get the shocks out.... It's been an 1.5 hr endeavor so far.

 

[JL Rockies]

Got both shocks out, the tops of the new ones bolted in and one coil in. The brake lines are way too short for this.

 

[JL Rockies]

All done, looks crazy. Thanks everyone!

 

[SAMI]

Photos?

 

[JL Rockies]

They'll be plenty of photos from the maze!

 

[JL Rockies]

The Runner did most excellent out in the maze especially considering it has street tires. Tomorrow is elephant hill.
I've never driven it slowly with the windows down but I can hear a distinct grinding sound. I'm guessing wheel bearings need replacing.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Check for something stuck in the wheel or caliper. Glad to hear everything worked out!

 

[SLC97SR5]

Check for something stuck in the wheel or caliper. Glad to hear everything worked out!

The thin sheetmetal dust shield may be contacting the rotor, they are quite flimsy and are easily tweeked.

 

[JL Rockies]

I will check that... Thanx!

 

[JL Rockies]

I'd like to add that the springs ended up lifting the back a lot more than 3"... more like 5". Outside of the 3" longer shock that may no be long enough, what else should I be concerned with?

 

[SAMI]

My guess is that the OE springs that you had were probably already shot by atleast an inch.. No? So your "5in gain" may be closer to 3-4"? With 5" of true lift, over stock ride heights, I would think you'd have had driveline issues during your trip.

 

[JL Rockies]

The thing drove like a bread truck before so yo may be right. There's that grinding noise I was hearing on the trail.

 

[JL Rockies]

I still own this 4Runner.

 

[bryson]