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Old 09-02-2009, 04:48 PM
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Question Best way to lift 1994 4runner for cheap?

Hey guys, I just got a 1994 4runner, 5-Speed, V6... Canadian! I love it

I have easy access to some 35inch tires so I really want to make them fit, I know when most people lift they often get gears, lock it, and go the whole nine yards. But that's not really what im looking for.

With a simple 3inch body lift and some trimming should I be able to fit 35's? What is the cheapest way to obtain a 3 inch body lift? Revtek?

Thanks for everything guys!
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Welcome to YT! Try the BL, some ball joint spacers, shackles in the rear, and trim the sheet metal as needed. People install gears for larger tires, not because of lift. You will likely want to re-gear if you're gonna run 35's imo.
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I am not sure on the cheapest route. Perhaps a body lift and torsions cranked and a couple of spacers for the rear. But most importantly, use the search function please. Sometimes it takes some time to find what exactly you are looking for but usually it is in there. Canadian rocks by the way!
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Malteserunner I thought 94 runner had coils in the back. if so where do the shackles fit in. If I am wrong I apologize in advance, but I think I am right.
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Thanks for the input guys! dannomite I know search is a very encouraged thing to do as im part of many other forums but I kinda get repulsed from it because of all the contradicting information, just like the posts above me

Is there a company who makes the actual body lift, and spacers? So I can buy it all together in one kit?

Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by dannomite
Malteserunner I thought 94 runner had coils in the back. if so where do the shackles fit in. If I am wrong I apologize in advance, but I think I am right.
DOH! I feel like a moron now. I'm so used to working on my first gen, I guess I forgot about coils in the second gens. Spacers in the rear then.

I need a beer.

Try 4crawler for a BL.

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Originally Posted by Highlex
Thanks for the input guys! dannomite I know search is a very encouraged thing to do as im part of many other forums but I kinda get repulsed from it because of all the contradicting information, just like the posts above me

Is there a company who makes the actual body lift, and spacers? So I can buy it all together in one kit?

Thanks again.
Body lift:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ft.shtml#GenII

Rear coil spacers:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ngSpacer.shtml
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Holy hell the 4wheeler site is badly designed and super confusing lol.

I found these two links that kinda help.

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...BodyLift.shtml

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/...ft.shtml#GenII

Could you guys help me pick out what exactly i'd need to buy from that list to achieve my 3 inch lift?

EDIT: Just saw 4crawlers post, thanks man.
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i know a fellow canadian that ran 35s with a 3 inch body lift and ball joint spacers up front.. and i think the land cruiser coil rear.. ive fit 32s on stock and 33 could prolly work if you get out a hammer...
where you from in canada?
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Im from Steinbach, Manitoba. I wish to meet more local mudders soon as I get these 35's on

I will be going for the 3 inch lift kit from 4Crawler. Thanks for the help guys!
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Start by reading this thread
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-guide-155339/
That is the most comprehensive thread there is on lifting 2nd gen Runners.
As for on the cheap - 3" body - if that isn't enough then BJ spacers and either coil spacers or cruiser coil. Check this thread for the particulars...
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-thread-41616/

Hope this helps!
Larry
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Originally Posted by 91 4Runner
Start by reading this thread
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-guide-155339/
That is the most comprehensive thread there is on lifting 2nd gen Runners.
As for on the cheap - 3" body - if that isn't enough then BJ spacers and either coil spacers or cruiser coil. Check this thread for the particulars...
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-thread-41616/

Hope this helps!
Larry
Thanks man, I had just finished reading the faq, any info is good info at this time!

If you guys could grab me some pics of 35 inch tires on a 2nd gen 4runner with a 3inch body lift that would be awesome! I want to see what im getting myself into here lol.

Lots of people say that 35's don't come close to fitting on a 100% stock 2nd 4runner, but here is some pics of my friends stock 4runner with 35's!






If he can fit them stock, I should be able to fit them pretty good with a 3" body lift right? I am not very worried about rubbing, it's my DD and I can resist the urge to hit steering lock everyday lol, if I was to go offroading it's going to be in a straight line, through mud.
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