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Leveling kits

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Catdaddy, May 3, 2021.

  1. May 3, 2021 at 7:26 AM
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    Catdaddy

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    3” leveling kit with 1”1/4 leveling on back
    If I put a 3” leveling kit on the front and a 1”1/4 leveling kit on the back will I have to make any modifications
     
  2. May 3, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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    With 3” up front, maybe. Read through the threads here, plenty of info on 3” lifts.
     
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  3. May 3, 2021 at 8:51 AM
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    At least a diff drop
     
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  4. May 4, 2021 at 2:42 AM
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    We put a 3"/2" on ours with the diff. drop in the front. I would love to tell you that the diff drop will stop the needle bearing problem in the front but it won't. Ours was good until right after the 5k mile checkup. The diff drop kit will help CV angles. RevTek kit/ diff drop.
     
  5. May 4, 2021 at 8:41 AM
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    Needle bearings in what?And what is the fix for that.Thanks for your reply
     
  6. May 4, 2021 at 11:11 AM
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    Think you need to do more reading in the suspension section.

    There is tons of info there better than everyone explaining one thing at a time.
     
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    Was referencing the on going needle bearing problem in the front diff., it was supposed to be "calmed" down by the install of a diff. drop kit, it is taken care of by the dealer. The modifications to your 4Runner when you install a spacer lift are minimal. We installed a 3"/2" RevTek kit, new rear shocks came with the kit, so did the front diff. drop kit. Not sure if you need shocks with only 1.25" rear.
     
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  8. May 25, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    Thanks Jeff .I am stil struggling with the tire size for these stock 20” rims I have.Not much info on tire size that I have time to find on here but can I possibly go with 33x12.50 x20’s without trimming and all?
     
  9. May 27, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    Dumb question, but are the lifters here not concerned about not having enough clearance in parking garages? I guess not, but I am sure you must have at some point faced this issue?
     
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  10. May 27, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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    That's not a dumb question at all. I remember my brother moved to the Bay Area years ago and he had a problem finding parking garages that he could fit in, height wise with his full size chevy conversion van.

    You might have to do a little research.
     
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