Suspension lift 101

[frohbego]

I have a 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.4V6 4X4
and i'm looking to add some new springs / shocks to it. Basically just a body lift..

I want to keep the rear from sagging and be able to carry heavier loads in the back.

Most of my driving is on road. Just looking to fit a little bigger tire and eventually to go up a tire size and get something like this - BFG AT KO 265/75/R16...

I'm not trying to break the bank but want to get away from the factory look
.
can anyone post some links where to get started and what to buy for this mod.

Thanks!
-JON

[Robinhood4x4]

I think your terminology is a little off. A body lift separates the body from the frame and lifts it an inch or two with some spacers. You don't touch the suspension at all.

You are looking for a suspension lift. I'll let the 3rd gen guys answer your questions.

Welcome to UY.

I've taken the liberty of changing your title to reflect what you really want.

[troyboy162]

i thought i new what springs were for heavier load on a 3rd gen but im not sure anymore. anyhow www.toyteclifts.com is one place of many to get a cheap spring lift. there customer service is cool if you call them with questions

[mastacox]

For a mild lift to get some bigger tires in there, a Sonoran Steel System 3.0 lift is a great way to go. It will probably result in something around a 1.5-2" lift for your 2002. Its relatively cheap, and proven to be a very robust combination.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co...tml#System_3.0

[frohbego]

thanks for the welcome and help!!

Yeah i'm defiantly look for a suspension lift.

i took a link at these links -

http://toyteclifts.com/index.php?opt...d=71&Itemid=53

and

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co...tml#System_3.0

not reay sure what to go for or what i actually need to buy. Any idea how much labor is to have installed?

Thanks. very exciting!

[troyboy162]

you can install rear springs very easily, but you should bring your front shocks and front springs to a shop. they charged me 50 bucks to do it but if you have time im sure you can find a shop that will put the springs on the shocks cheaper. then you can just install them on the truck yourself.

[Seanz0rz]

all good suggestions.

labor, the lift can be done by a good home mechanic in a day. the front struts are easy enough to assemble, but require an impact gun.

where are you located?

[frohbego]

i'm located just outside philadelphia, pa

ive been going here for years - http://www.thejeepshop.net/

[frohbego]

So i'm still trying to decided what my best option is. And what exact parts i need to order.

I want to bring up the rear and be able to get larger tires.

So whats my best bet -

http://toyteclifts.com/index.php?opt...d=71&Itemid=53

or

http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_co...tml#System_3.0


if you could post what i should order id greatly appreciate it.

On the toyteclifts site do i just need front and rear coils and some spacers?

if i do with the sonoransteel 3.0 is that all i need?

Thanks. Sorry for being such a newbie

-JON

[troyboy162]

well im not totaly fimilier with 02 runners but the system 3.0 will be giving you basically stock shocks front and rear if your shocks are the same as my stock ones. your shocks may not be even worn out yet. double check but i think you would have the same effect if you just bought the springs hes listing.

the 3.0 will be all you need and any of the toytec front and rear coil package will be all you need. i would recomend the kits that come with 4 springs. some come with 2 springs and more spacers to save money. most people report issues of sagging when ushing just spacers to get the lift they want.