tacoma lift options

[cruiseroutfit]

...I was told by a place that stocked OME that you had to use the N91 but probably the only way to find out for sure is to call ARB/OME.

Or ask someone that has them here in stock

While one might be able to assemble the two together, the stock struts are too short, and their lower coil seat is too high, the OME coil would literally be collapsed even at ride height

 

[Fuller]

After lifting, keep an eye on the swaybar endlinks. They have a tendency to break in the middle of the shaft when wheeled.

that brings up another point, is there sway bar disconnects for these trucks or what are people doing in the home fabbed variety?

 

[chans]

that brings up another point, is there sway bar disconnects for these trucks or what are people doing in the home fabbed variety?

I tried the Front Range offroad ones and they were good at first but sucked after awhile when they wore a little. You can just disconnect the bolt on the lower arm for free or build you some like these.
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/larsdennert/4runner/swaybar/

I still have the Front Range ones if you want them for free
http://frontrangeoffroadfab.com/nfo...id=51&osCsid=6f09d9cf30148a0dcc201375f35ab699

 

[SLC97SR5]

Not to start an arguement but what coilovers did you run that were a stiff ride?

Sway-A-Way, They are a great product for their intended use; ie. Hauling down the canyon, across the desert or speed bumps at 50mph. They were also great in heavy crosswinds heading down the freeway.

For me, for the money they were a total waste when I could have had a full setup for $1,1000, instead of some coilovers.

They didn't flex near as good as the setup I'm currently running and the maintenance they required was a joke.

If you want coilovers, get them. I'm only posting my experience and expensive lesson.

that brings up another point, is there sway bar disconnects for these trucks or what are people doing in the home fabbed variety?

Yes, many variations but I suggest you read the Sonoran Steel website for more info.

I built my own discos out of chromoly all-thread, I keep them connected for 98% of the Trails I run. I find that leaving the anti-sway bar connected helps the IFS mimic a live axle. The only time I disconnect them is during annual maintenance (lubing the heims) and fire roads...the ride is much more plush.

I'd recommend cutting your existing endlinks in half and sleeving them while extending them to correspond with your lift. I love Toyota stuff and this enables you to use the stock endlinks-quiet, sealed, slop free and very reliable.

If you decide on a body lift and going to wheel a lot make sure you make some plates or something to keep the bolts from pulling through.

This is not necessary with Roger Brown's body lifts from www.4Crawler.com
The diameter of his blocks has been increased and the stock washers are plenty beefy to resist the additional load. I have been using mine hard for 3 years with no problems.

The other generic body lifts will need some additional plating to prevent the bolts from pulling through.

 

[Fuller]

can i see some pics of your rigs?

 

[SLC97SR5]

 

[Fuller]

so how much lift do you have total, what size are the tires, and are those stock wheels?

that bumper is what i had in mind when i was thinking about building one. looks good

 

[Panos]

With the OME springs you need the shocks they fit on. You can't put OME springs on your stock shock or at least I was told you couldn't but you can use spacers on the stock springs and shock.

you can, and i have instaled the OME coils on stock shocks no big deal...

when i did my lift i went with OME and loved it...another deciding factor for me besides price was, we live in utah, and the coilevers dont fair very well in all the salt durring the winter, donahoe does offer a protectant for there coilovers but it is even more money....its up to you.

are you going to race through the desert or drive it every day and have a little fun on the weekends?

 

[Houndoc]

Related semi-hi jack. How much lift is needed for 33s on either a Taco or 4runner (thinking late 90s or so models).

 

[Paul R]

Related semi-hi jack. How much lift is needed for 33s on either a Taco or 4runner (thinking late 90s or so models).

I think you could go with 2.5" - 3" and be fine. You might rub a little but you could trim the pinch weld etc Here is a link to a sweet taco and he talks about tire size suspension and trimming... I am just going to stick with 32s...
I wouldn't go any more than 3" to save your Cv's if you absolutely had to have more room you could do a Body Lift ~1" but I'm not a huge fanof BL's...

 

[Spork]

Related semi-hi jack. How much lift is needed for 33s on either a Taco or 4runner (thinking late 90s or so models).

Depends on wheel offset, tire width also. I've heard 33x10.50 just require a little pinch weld mod. 33x12.50 the stock wheel offset is wrong and you'll rub on the IFS.

*standard web-wheeler disclaimer here I have 31" on mine All information is second hand. Looking at my truck adding another inch of tire-width is going to put the tire into the upper control arm.

 

[SLC97SR5]

Related semi-hi jack. How much lift is needed for 33s on either a Taco or 4runner (thinking late 90s or so models).

Technically, none. You will rub on the A arm during light compression and rub the firewalls pinchweld as well as the mudflap. This is not a good setup but it can be done.
I've seen 285's shoved on a 4Runner with only a set of PP 1" springs.

255/85/16's suit these Trucks really well, they are tall and skinny.

For 285's and 255's I'd recommend 2-2.5"s of suspension and a 1" body lift.

so how much lift do you have total, what size are the tires, and are those stock wheels?

I have 2.5" up front 3.5" in the rear and a 1" body lift. You can see in the pic with the trailer, the 4Runner sits completely level. This gives a great ride and excellent stability for towing a couple quads and a dirt bike.

Yup, factory wheels from a 2002 4Runner Sport, 16X7. I love them because they are difficult to find and not many guys have them, they were available from 2001-2002. I have an identical set if you are interested in buying some. They come with 3 centercaps and a full set of lugnuts for $225.00 I first purchased them to have beadlocked and then to put on my '84...for now they are just taking up space.

The bumper is an Australian make-TJM T-17, the T-15 has three hoops similar to the ARB's.

 

[SAMI]

Related semi-hi jack. How much lift is needed for 33s on either a Taco or 4runner (thinking late 90s or so models).

To go along with what Paul stated(as far as 33"s and how much lift), an option is Total Chaos front suspension which completely replaces the front suspension with all new equipment, and would provide 4-4.5"s of lift. It would also increase the stance up front by an inch or two. While prcey, i'd do that over a solid axle swap any day of the week, as it really ends up being 6's IMO. I'd prefer a built IFS over a solid axle swap on my next rig personally, but to each his own. Visit HERE for some videos of the suspension in action.

The Uniball Long Travel setup would be badass, and i'd do it if the money was available... See

*13"s of wheeltravel (note the limiting strap behind the shock)
*4"s of lift
*Retains 4WD, or setup without 4WD and gain 1-2"s more susp. droop

 

[SLC97SR5]

My suspension setup has undergone many variations and I'm not totally satisfied, I have one last in mind but for now it works great. Here it is:

Front:

-OME N91s shocks
-Toyota Tundra 4x4 V8 springs
-Custom 3/8" polyurethane spacer (Cut down using a band saw from a previous Daystar installation)
-Extended top studs
-Extended quick anti-swaybar disconnects with polyurethane bushings
-Limiting straps--currently disconnected

Rear:

-OME N86 Shocks
-OME 891 Coils
-Custom 1" polyurethane spacer (Also cut down from a 2.5" Daystar setup...nothing too custom about it)
-Extended stock anti-swaybar links
-Dropped panhard bar to re-center axle after lift, many folks forget about this and then wonder why their axle is shifted over 3/4"
-Extended rear brake line

1" body lift, there is a ton of controversy over these but it sure makes it easy to do oil changes as the filter is now accessible through the front wheel well and it allows the sliders to be welded flush with the framrails with minimal trimming to the pinchweld. Other than a minor adjustment to the Automatic shift linkage and the installation of an included steering shaft extension, no other modifications were necessary. Even the fan shoud remains in place.

 

[Fuller]

hmm those pics of that runner have got me thinking....
i think i need a four door vehicle and i wanted to wait till i could get an fj but i may have to sell the tacoma and get a runner.....hmmmmmm what to do.... i like those wheels ill let you know...

 

[Fuller]

so back on the sway bar thing. on your runner SLC97SR5 r u running the rear sway bar? i found a nice runner i am going to buy and it has a lift already. so now i need info on 4 runners. haha

 

[SLC97SR5]

so back on the sway bar thing. on your runner SLC97SR5 r u running the rear sway bar?

Oh yes, I tried the front and rear disco'd and it was a giant, wandering marshmallow.

Lets see your new purchase! C'mon details...

 

[Fuller]

haven't purchased it yet but im working on it. the one i am hoping on getting is a 98 limited he says it has 3 inches of lift but i dunno exactly what it has and its running 33's.

the check engine light was on when i went and test drove it and hes getting it in the shop today to have it checked out, and he had an appointment to get a new windshield it as well. hopefully i will have it tomorrow

its way clean and straight so hopefully it wont have a major problem when he gets the CEL looked at.

 

[SAMI]

sweet rig Fuller, that's what i'm looking into.. There's a number of Limiteds in the SLC area. How many miles? From what i've learned in research, you gotta be careful with the 3.4 around the 100k mark. Make sure that the engine ahs been properly inspected.

 

[Paul R]

The 3.4 should last, but it is the maitenence, if they didn't do it at the suggested 90,000 miles and you want to do it, it is expensive. i.e. water pump, timing belt, etc. also check the rack & pinion out they seem to be notorious for crapping out. Good luck with getting it it looks sweet!