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Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by mousemeat, Jan 10, 2023.

  1. Jan 10, 2023 at 6:42 PM
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    mousemeat

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    upgraded suspension, large all terrain tires
    looking to upgrade my front brakes on my '97..going to bigger tires, has given me less stopping power...and the occasional hop....

    suggestions ? thanks in advance...
     
    mousemeat, Jan 10, 2023
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  2. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:56 PM
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    Ahdofu

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    There is a Tundra brake upgrade that you can do.
     
    Ahdofu, Jan 10, 2023
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    Gretta4Runner

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    THe Tundra brake upgrade is the easiest. You only have to do a bit of cutting orbanging the dust sheild to get the calipers to fit. You will also need an offest so the calipers do not hit the rims. 5mm should do it. I have this on my 1997 and it has helped ALOT.
     
    Gretta4Runner, Feb 13, 2023
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