[slightdrift]

I have a 85 4runner and I finally saved enough to get 35'' or 36'' tires. I don't really have enough money for a lift big enough to clear them. I am a fan of cut fenders and I think people who aren't fans are wussies.
I was just looking for info on people who have cut their fenders, what type of lift, if any used. ANd What tire size these mods allowed.
I was personally thinking about buying 3'' lift and trimming whatever needs it. WOuld this clear 35's or 36's
ANy info would be helpful>

 

[toplesstoy]

shouldnt take much i have 33's no lift on an 85 runner with just a little triming but i dont flex it hard either

 

[DWT]

Check the last 3 pages in my buildup thread in my sig and while your at Marlins BBS, find CTENG. He's running 35" boggers on factory springs on a 85 runner. He did just lift it recently but he ran it stock for awhile.

 

[DRM]

I agree - should not take too much, I have somewhere around 6" of lift on my 4Runner and am runnign 38.5's, and could run 39.5's if I wanted.

I think I had around 4.5" on my 90 truck and was running 35x16 boggers.

Never cut a single fender on either one - but I did move the front axle forward 2-3" on both of them.

 

[Pazuzu]

I ran 35s on my IFS rig with less than 2 inches of lift, and 1 inch of body lift.

 

[gtxracer]

83 short bed, 2" lift, trimmed fenders. Fits 35x16x15 Boggers easily. If I moved my axle forward (rear springs up front) and cut into my firewall, etc. I could fit 38s with 1 more inch of lift. Not that I want to churn 38s on Toy axles though...

Bed trimming

 

[vortectoy]

App. 4-5" lift,axle forward 4.5" 39.5's.Still needs a few things to get it on the trail so im not sure if it will rub.

 

[slightdrift]

good info, Gtxracer and vortectoy..Your toyotas are very sexy.

 

[Max Volume]

I run about 3.5" of lift via AP 2" springs with thier hangers & shackles. Axle is 2" forward, 1-1.5" of trimming on front fenders. As much trimming as possible on bed while still having the use of my gas tank filler neck in its stock location, and the fenderwells are still intact. 37" MTRS with MEGA scrub radius (2.5" BS 15x8's and 1.5" Spacers) and i only rub a little on the battery tray and at the firewall. BTW proper bumpstop location is key to making this work. I have aprox 1.75" of free spacer between bumpstops and Ubolt flip plates on the front. And No bumpstops in rear.


http://nowhitefenders.com/jack_hammer_johnson_valley_oct_1.htm

Mines the White 85.

 

[blacktoy]

App. 4-5" lift,axle forward 4.5" 39.5's.Still needs a few things to get it on the trail so im not sure if it will rub.

nice rig :cool2: , any buildup pics?

 

[vortectoy]

nice rig :cool2: , any buildup pics?

Thanks,I have lots of pics but have not had time to do any kind of write up.

 

[Scott Jensen]

should be able to go no lift...and fit 44's :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21329&highlight=BIGGER+SLOWER

 

[Lord Orange]

i got some lift and 39.5 on my runner.

 

[BajaBilly]

App. 4-5" lift,axle forward 4.5" 39.5's.Still needs a few things to get it on the trail so im not sure if it will rub.

Lookin' kick ass man.

How long until we can go try it out?

 

[slightdrift]

Vortec toy or max volume, HOw did you move your front axle foward? do you just have to drill a hole through your springs?

 

[tanman2003]

i got some lift and 39.5 on my runner.

how do you like the stock front spring hangers? is your caster messed up, do you drive it on the street? and what springs do you have rears up front?

 

[vortectoy]

Vortec toy or max volume, HOw did you move your front axle foward? do you just have to drill a hole through your springs?

Rear springs up front,hanger moved forward,redrilled pirch.

 

[vortectoy]

Lookin' kick ass man.

How long until we can go try it out?

Soon Soon!

 

[Roktoys84]

I clear 35"s on my IFS runner with a 2" body lift and longer rear shackles to level the body. It took a little fender massaging with a BFH (just the welded flange).

 

[Lowtorious]

On my '81 I've got 3" All Pro springs in the AP hanger which moved the axle moved foward about 1.5" I'm also using 1" shackles. I'm running 36" Iroks and clear my fire wall okay. I running a flat bed but I imagine with a bed it'd be okay. Balance your spring and shackle lift so your pinion angle doesn't suck.