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Lift Kit help for my '94

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by trovan, Mar 10, 2021.

  1. Mar 10, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    trovan

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    I just got a 94 4Runner and I have been looking for a good lift kit for it. I've found 2 promising kits and I wonder if any of you have tried either and would have advice for me, or if there are other options out there you might suggest.

    Here are the 2 I found:

    Nitro Gas kit from Ironman 4x4 with 2" lift

    4-5" Lift from Rough Country

    Any advice or direction would be appreciated.

    EDIT:

    Just found a third candidate:
     
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  2. Mar 10, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    trlhiker

    trlhiker Lazy Bum

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    I would stick with one of the 2 inch lift kits. I would go with the OME. I have OME springs in the rear of mine and love them. No sagging even after 20 years.
     
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  3. Mar 10, 2021 at 6:57 PM
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    Dezman92

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    How big of tires are you trying to run?
     
  4. Mar 10, 2021 at 7:45 PM
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    Right now I have the standard 31/10.5, but I will likely get 33s.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2021 at 11:46 PM
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    From what I’ve seen, specifically this video https://youtu.be/topqcE-4PyI, you can run 33x10.5” tires without any lift. That video made me pull the trigger on those tires. What I did suspension wise was add new coils and 1.25” spacers in the rear, cranked the torsion bars in the front, added 2” longer shocks and aligned it. Doing the work myself I was in about $350 for the suspension work and paid a shop $900 for the tires. After a little while the front end softened up and it rides pretty nice and it even off roads pretty decent. Here’s a pic it’s not super high, but it has enough room to where it doesn’t rub and I’ve done some crazy stuff with it.

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  6. Mar 11, 2021 at 8:24 AM
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    atgparker Cal Poly, ETME 1988

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    www.tnaracing.com supplies the Blazeland long travel kit as both a turnkey or WIY. This approach uses the OEM A-arm pivots and lengthens the arms by approximately 3.5". This increases your effective wheel travel to approximately 11 to 12 inches. Three things are needed to retain the 4WD and complete the installation. You will need to get a set of CV axles from a T100, Bilstein makes a lengthened shock that will fit the OEM mounting points as well as low profile bump stops. In addition the installation of OME, Sway Away or Ironman torsion bars which have higher effective spring rate are recommended. To get a real insight and the best understanding on all the best tech for the IFS Toyota check out this face book group: Cheers,
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  7. Mar 11, 2021 at 11:22 AM
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    I have to get new shocks anyway, because I bought it with shocks that were shot. So I figured a little lift would be good. Thanks for your help.
     
  8. Mar 11, 2021 at 11:41 AM
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    Are you saying that if I add a 2'' lift I will lose my 4WD?
     
  9. Mar 11, 2021 at 6:27 PM
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    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    No, I believe @atgparker is saying that you would need to do those things to retain 4WD with the long travel kit he linked.
     
  10. Mar 11, 2021 at 10:30 PM
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    One more thing, get manual hubs, your cv axles will thank you. You can do a diff drop, but I don’t like the angle it puts on the front drive shaft
     
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    Dezman92, your runner looks great !
     
  12. Mar 12, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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    trovan [OP] New Member

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    Do you have a suggestion for locking hubs that work well but wont cost a fortune?
     
  13. Mar 13, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    The mile marker hubs have been good to me so far. I got them on an Amazon warehouse deal for $60. I think they retail for like $150 or something.
     
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    Thanks man!
     
  15. Nov 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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    Hello, i am new to this forum.
    Can anyone tell me who makes this lift kit? I have attached a photo of the upper control arm.0AC21730-8FBB-41AC-9396-8C793FEA2964.jpg
     

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