Post by gordo on Feb 10, 2009 23:09:45 GMT -5
Just made the switch from a Jeep to a 88 4runner. Got tired of wheeling in the heat with no AC and no protection when the weather turned rainy. Love the ride, the room and in AZ the AC. Well I will once it turns hot. Just had the 22re rebuilt and new tires. Gathering info on axles and an aussie locker for the rear. For now it will be a sleeper rig on 31's, but soon 33's.
Glad to see another one turned to the darkside.I also was a former #$%^ owner and once you get your runner out on the trail you'll be asking yourself,what the hell took me so long. ;D You shouldn't need to do anything to the axles yet.Just lock it and have some fun.After a while the truck will tell you what is needed.Don't bother with lifting it too much just get some Ball joint spacers make a set of hybrid leaf packs for the rear and at worst add a 1" bodylift and you should clear the 33's.Check out 4xfred's rig he has a good set up and it works very well.4xfred opted to crank the torsion bars a little bit opposed to installing ball joint spacers,it's a rougher ride but it was cost effective.
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