Lift

Hello, im trying to get a definitive answer before doing this, i have a 3” lift on my 4runner right now. The front coils are adjusted to a 1” tho. I got a 2.5in spacer lift and i’m curious as to what i need to do with my cv axels and control arms IF i need to do anything to make this work, im just looking for more clearance when i go off roading and would rather not destroy a CV axle as soon as i get there by doing this, if anyone has any advice please let me know. I already have the parts i just need to put it on, which is scheduled to be done at a shop next tuesday.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Bigger tires give you more clearance.

 

Just don't go so high on a lift.

Often a member comes here asking about a lift, I type out a 6 paragraph wealth of information, and they never return.

 

unlike them i’ll read and listen, what you got?

 

Well you bought the parts already.

My advice is, you really don't even need a lift to go off-roading.

Quality tires with a means to air down and up go a long way; I've gone many places by doing just that. Do that enough until you start to find your vehicle's limitations; these things are more capable in stock form than many drivers are capable of.

Being 4x4, you want to maintain minimal height over stock. I suggest 2" which is how my 4Runner is set up.

You will begin to kill CV axle boots hitting that 2.5" threshold. One thing not often mentioned here surprisingly enough is that CV axle binding can occur, especially with non-OEM axles. Even then, the OEM variants bind when fully drooped and turning.

Any more questions, feel free to ask. I'm just sharing my experience having both a 1st Gen Tacoma (identical, sans rear) and 3rd Gen 4Runner.