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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Deerchser, Jun 16, 2023.

  1. Jun 16, 2023 at 11:02 PM
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    Deerchser

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    Hey guys. I just picked up my first Toyota and I love it. 98 4runner Limited, 3.4 auto. She's been loved a little on the rougher side but not bad. Pics are with the 35s.

    I have a couple question I'm hoping you guys can help me with. First, what I know and have confirmed. As I said, 98 limited auto 4x4 sitting on 33s (had 35s). It has some serious front rake. Measurements from center of hub to wheel well: front 21.5", rear 24.5". 1" diff drop front. Bilstein coil overs, don't know what series. Previous owner said they adjustable and set on medium. Aftermarket upper control arms. The rear has a spring lift that I believe is 4". Stock track bar in stock mounts.

    So here's my questions, is I possible that the front is still stock height except the diff drop and still fit 35s? Or is I lifted higher than I think? Can I just add 2.5" or 3" shock spacers to level it? If so which ones. On the rear, is it better to lower the track bar on the frame side or raise it on the axel side?

    Sorry for the long post. Thanks for any and all input you have.

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  2. Jun 17, 2023 at 1:48 AM
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    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette Kwik Fab

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    You'll want to cut and trim to fit 35s.

    Lifts do not allow larger tiress unless it is specifically a drop bracket kit (worst sort of lift).

    By the way, diff drops are useless.

    Stick to 33s and max of 2" lift.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2023 at 4:09 AM
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  5. Jun 17, 2023 at 12:07 PM
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    Thanks for the welcome guys.
     
  6. Jun 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM
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    That’s a sweat ride! And the sunroof works?
     
  8. Jun 17, 2023 at 9:16 PM
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    You will probably have to decrease rim offset to increase turning clearance?
     
  9. Jun 17, 2023 at 9:20 PM
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    Ask me how I know I have -15 had to use skinny tires. You got like -25.
     
  10. Jun 18, 2023 at 1:32 PM
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    Yep, sunroof and back window work great.
     
  11. Jun 18, 2023 at 1:37 PM
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    I don't know the offset of the wheels. They are 15" with a 1" spacer in front, no spacer in the rear. I think the only reason for the spacer is to fit the 15s due to it being a factory 16" wheel truck. The rear side of the front wheel wells have been cut and pushed back a bit to for clearance.
     

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