1995 4runner Lift

[nicksmithb7]

I have a 1995 4runner 4wd and I have a few questions about what i should do.

I would like to have enough lift to fit 33s and i would like to know what would be the best way to accomplish this.

Also, would i need new gears for 33 inch tires?

[calgary4runner]

33's will fit onto a stock 90-95 with a trim to your bumper for when you turn. And by saying it fits- I just mean that it does squeeze in, but it just isn't practical to leave it that way. I put a 4" suspension lift on mine and that fits the tires comfortably. you could also do a suspension/body combo, but if you plan on getting any travel out of your shocks then go at least 3" lift. IFS probably will need less of a lift than a straight axle set-up but I don't know for sure. If you have the time and a few tools you can do it yourself. It took me a couple weeks to finish mine, but I work so much that I only had a few hours a day to work on it to go with virtually no knowledge of what to do when I started. I would say the biggest factor in what you do will come down to $$$$$. There are so many options when money is available.

[vinyltrooper]

I had the same question. Thanks for the tips Calgary4runner.

[914runner]

33x10.5 will fit with trimming/hammering the pinch weld and clearanceing the front valance... To fit 33x12.5 (can be done in the same manner but will rub on the frame at full lock and fenders under full stuff (rear when stuffed) Ball Joint spacers and longer rear coils (OME or Cruiser coils) and longer shocks to match will be all you need for 33's (and a re gear - unless you have 4.88's already)

I kept my 4Runner stock with the 33x12.5 on the factory wheels and wheeled it hard for years that way - no issues.. (I removed my valance because it was bent from the day I purchased my Runner) www.sontt.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=109&hilit=+slow+runner&start=0

There are however many different lift combinations and to generically suggest one can be done with good intentions, but what is right for one person is not for the other. The only way to truly suggest a particular lift is to know what the truck is being used for.. That is the true determining factor..

So the question is - What do you use the 4Runner for?

Here is a link to all you'll ever need to know on 2nd Gen 4Runner lifts...

www.yotatech.com/f116/2nd-gen-4runners-lift-guide-155339/

Also sear BJ spacers and cruiser coils, and OME (Old Man Emu).

Hope this helps... Larry