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Lift concern synopsis

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by CORunner, Mar 23, 2021.

  1. Mar 23, 2021 at 10:38 PM
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    CORunner

    CORunner [OP] New Member

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    All Ive been scouring thru the forum as I begin my build. Is it accurate to say that a three inch lift on the 5th Gen platform is really the point of increased concerns and need for diff drop, extended ucas and possibly rear LCAs? Is there any real correlation to the needle bearing issues and lift height or is this seen regardless of lift? Thanks
     
  2. Mar 23, 2021 at 10:57 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Yes, except for the diff drop and rear control arms (never saw those needed)
    Mostly lifted, but stock vehicles have experienced this also.
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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    koukimonster

    koukimonster DYNO4

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    Extended UCAs? Aftermarket, adjustable UCA's are typically necessary somewhere in the 2-3" lift range.. "necessary" depends on who you ask. I believe most would say necessary at 3", some say necessary at 2", others say definitely not. Some claim not necessary at 2.5", but most with the funds will do it anyway and with good results.
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2021 at 4:38 PM
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    Agent_Outside

    Agent_Outside A Guy A Girl and A Trail

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    -is it accurate to say that a three inch lift on the 5th Gen platform is really the point of increased concerns - yes
    -need for diff drop - no
    -extended ucas - no
    -rear LCAs - no
    -is there any real correlation to the needle bearing issues - yes
     
  5. Mar 24, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    UCA's will probably be necessary at 3".

    My needle bearing was acting up within a few weeks of purchasing new (with stock suspension). I had it warrantied and now I'm lifted 2.3" with no problem (yet).
     
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