2" IFS lift questions - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

klap · 09-14-2006, 12:13 PM

I have a 90% stock 87 4runner. Looking at lifting it 2" by installing a SAW torsion bar and cranking it up a little. I would also like to put 33s on it.
Rear end will probably be an add-leaf w/ shock or high arch leaf.
My question is, is there anything I have to do with the rest of the truck to make this possible ie. gear ratio, driveline, stearing coloum.
Please keep in mind, this is not an xtreme off road vehicle. It is mostly for playing in the mud and medium trails.
Any other ideas would greatly be appreciated.

Mud Dragon · 09-14-2006, 02:36 PM

I put a 3 inch bodie lift on my 88 4 runner and put 33's. I had to crank the front just a little and looks good and only cost me 89.00 for the blocks from summit. Yook me about 4 hours to put it on bye my self. I do about the same wheeling and I have not had any problems. I don't think 2 inches will cut it for wheel to clear the front fenders..Good luck

Terry4X4 · 09-14-2006, 04:01 PM

This stealthy IFS in our club has a 1" body lift and slightly cranked t-bars to clear 33's.

Stealthy

klap · 09-17-2006, 03:20 AM

Thanks for the responses.
I am guessing since no one mentioned it, with a 3" lift and 33" tires, the truck as stock could take it...ie. gear ration, stearing box...etc.

clemet · 09-17-2006, 04:55 AM

I drove a 88 with 32's and it was a dog even with the v6 to get up to speed down the highway. I would lift it, put the tires on it, drive it, and see what else you need to do.

hotshoe · 09-17-2006, 08:56 AM

Check out 4 Crawlers site for this appiication. I would recomend the ball joint spacers vs the torsion bars, much much better ride and you will get some flex. The cranked t bars will knock the fillings out of your teeth.

I run a 1 inch body lift, ball joint spacers, and some Chevy rear springs and I clear 35's with some trimming.

Grim Reaper · 09-17-2006, 09:25 AM

No lift, No torsion bar crank. 33x12.5x15 BFG KO's on stock offset 15x7 rims. Truck is totally stock otherwise except for an extra leaf in the rear to take care of a sag problem. Just hammered the pinch weld flat to the body mount and the inner lip of the fender next to it and trimmed the plastic liner. The key is the wheel offset.

09-14-2006, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
klap Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79297 Posts: 0	2" IFS lift questions I have a 90% stock 87 4runner. Looking at lifting it 2" by installing a SAW torsion bar and cranking it up a little. I would also like to put 33s on it. Rear end will probably be an add-leaf w/ shock or high arch leaf. My question is, is there anything I have to do with the rest of the truck to make this possible ie. gear ratio, driveline, stearing coloum. Please keep in mind, this is not an xtreme off road vehicle. It is mostly for playing in the mud and medium trails. Any other ideas would greatly be appreciated.

09-14-2006, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Terry4X4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 18006 Location: Livermore, CA Posts: 151	This stealthy IFS in our club has a 1" body lift and slightly cranked t-bars to clear 33's. Stealthy __________________ President Gettin' Off 4X4 Club '89 XCab - Dual Marlin w/4.70 in rear case, D60 Hybrid SAS, locked, FJ80 HP front, ....... '97 TJ - Atlas 3.8 TC, ARB's F&R, ......

09-17-2006, 04:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
clemet Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64023 Location: Middle of the dang ocean Posts: 164	I drove a 88 with 32's and it was a dog even with the v6 to get up to speed down the highway. I would lift it, put the tires on it, drive it, and see what else you need to do. __________________ 92 GMC 1500 SAS, 383 475hp/450tq, FAST injection, 37" Toyo MT

09-17-2006, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
hotshoe Wheeler Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23307 Location: At my anvil or under a horse in Southern PA Posts: 204	Check out 4 Crawlers site for this appiication. I would recomend the ball joint spacers vs the torsion bars, much much better ride and you will get some flex. The cranked t bars will knock the fillings out of your teeth. I run a 1 inch body lift, ball joint spacers, and some Chevy rear springs and I clear 35's with some trimming. __________________ I am the Toe Cutter, have you seen the Night Rider? 97 T100 Under the knife Last edited by hotshoe; 09-17-2006 at 08:57 AM.

09-17-2006, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6726 Location: United Socialist States of America Posts: 3,552	No lift, No torsion bar crank. 33x12.5x15 BFG KO's on stock offset 15x7 rims. Truck is totally stock otherwise except for an extra leaf in the rear to take care of a sag problem. Just hammered the pinch weld flat to the body mount and the inner lip of the fender next to it and trimmed the plastic liner. The key is the wheel offset. Attached Images __________________ [COLOR="Black"]Did you expect to find something deep and meaningful here?[/COLOR] "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." -- Winston Churchill

09-14-2006, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mud Dragon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Member # 67479 Posts: 68	I put a 3 inch bodie lift on my 88 4 runner and put 33's. I had to crank the front just a little and looks good and only cost me 89.00 for the blocks from summit. Yook me about 4 hours to put it on bye my self. I do about the same wheeling and I have not had any problems. I don't think 2 inches will cut it for wheel to clear the front fenders..Good luck

09-17-2006, 03:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
klap Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Member # 79297 Posts: 0	Thanks for the responses. I am guessing since no one mentioned it, with a 3" lift and 33" tires, the truck as stock could take it...ie. gear ration, stearing box...etc.

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