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Post by gizzomynizzo808 on May 10, 2004 4:43:03 GMT -5
i need some help shopping for a supsension lift for my 95 4runner
is buying a lift kit online recommended? or should i go to a local dealer? im looking at whats going to be cheaper
help me please!
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Post by Hoodlum on May 10, 2004 12:35:04 GMT -5
cornfedsuspensions.com Dave has an excellent rep and one of the best set ups for toyotas
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Post by calgary4runner on May 10, 2004 16:12:23 GMT -5
i can tell you that up here in canada the costs are around 2k. with shipping and lift cost on the net the cost is about $1200 us ( 1600ish canadian) so it is defineately cheaper off a computer, but i don't know how reliable, especially when it comes to warranty issues.
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Post by Hoodlum on May 10, 2004 17:23:55 GMT -5
a 3" cornfed spacer lift kits start at around $300 u.s. and Dave stands behind his product %100 and is reliable he is a stand up guy no b.s. he and his wife and the other people involved are serious toyota wheelers and take extreme pride in their work  |
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Post by Sean on May 10, 2004 18:02:20 GMT -5
i can tell you that up here in canada the costs are around 2k. with shipping and lift cost on the net the cost is about $1200 us ( 1600ish canadian) so it is defineately cheaper off a computer, but i don't know how reliable, especially when it comes to warranty issues. Don't forget any parts you order from state side, you will also get tagged for GST/PST(Lucky alberta bastards get out of that one) plus a brokerage fee. I was suprised the first time I ordered from All Pro and the UPS guys showed up wanting another 280 bucks from me. |
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Post by calgary4runner on May 28, 2004 21:31:37 GMT -5
my procomp stage 2 full, everything I need kit showed up today via ups. all told ( kit, shipping, handling, taxes, brokerage fee, etc.) it cost me $1750 CDN. The cheapest place I found it in canada was $2037 plus tax which equals $2180 so I saved over $400.
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Post by Hoodlum on Jun 1, 2004 11:40:41 GMT -5
Man you guy's are getting screwed
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Post by Sean on Jun 1, 2004 11:45:22 GMT -5
Man you guy's are getting screwed You said it. To get to the point I am now with SAS, rear spring conversion, e-locker and tires I am about 8 or 9 grand Canadian into it. I still need a front locker and a crawler set up. And that's doing the SAS myself. |
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Post by calgary4runner on Jun 3, 2004 1:36:40 GMT -5
 well just a set of 4 firestone destination MT's (33x12.50) and some american racing baja rims (15x10) plus my lift cost me about $3550. I have a buddy who works at a garage and we're going to try to do as much as possible this weekend installing the kit. even if i need "major rear differential work" as the packing slip states, and we find a couple other problems when my baby is up on the hoist, i expect the total to be close to $4000 CDN. regardless though, what's $4000 when i plan on driving the truck until it is beaten down and can't move any further. A new vehicle sure as hell will cost me a lot more than that!!!!
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Post by Sean on Jun 3, 2004 13:02:15 GMT -5
I hope most of that money is the rims. My 37 MTR's only cost me 1300 mounted and balance and I got them from the local Fountain Tire. ;D
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Post by calgary4runner on Jun 4, 2004 2:12:23 GMT -5
here's the breakdown ( all in canadian $ including tax = out of my pocket price). tires were $888.00 for 4. rims and center caps and lugnuts( 5 plus 1 tamper-proof on each corner) were $912 for 4. plus the aforementioned $1750 for the kit. i spent a lot of time pricing these out in alberta and believe it or not, this is a pretty good price.
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Post by calgary4runner on Jun 4, 2004 2:14:30 GMT -5
BTW my neighbour owns a gas station/tire store, so I got 4 tires mounted and balanced for $55 CDN.
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Post by Sean on Jun 4, 2004 12:48:04 GMT -5
Sorry man, I missed the plus the lift kit part and thought you spent over 3 grand on rims and tires.  888 for a set of 33's all taxes in is a good price. I paid more for my 31's. |
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well just a set of 4 firestone destination MT's (33x12.50) and some american racing baja rims (15x10) plus my lift cost me about $3550. I have a buddy who works at a garage and we're going to try to do as much as possible this weekend installing the kit. even if i need "major rear differential work" as the packing slip states, and we find a couple other problems when my baby is up on the hoist, i expect the total to be close to $4000 CDN. regardless though, what's $4000 when i plan on driving the truck until it is beaten down and can't move any further. A new vehicle sure as hell will cost me a lot more than that!!!!