tofattofish

Does anyone know the stock ride height of a 1986 1st gen 4runner (center of axel to bottom of fender)? I can't tell if the torsion bars are cranked up or there is a small body lift. I havn't crawled under to look for a body lift yet. It has 31's in the pic. Here is a pic with the measurement I'm looking for;

xxxtreme22r

ha good luck on that one. everyone says 14-15" but that's not definitive because they are using 2nd gen 4runner specs. The correct ride height measurements and where to measure them are listed in the FSM. Of course this assumes factory size tires as well.

rattlewagon

Doesn't look like you have a body lift. If no one responds, Ill measure my truck after work.

I think most people measure from top of rim to fender height. And remember that the front fenders are cut about 2" inches higher than the rear.

tofattofish

Thanks, that's what I was a afraid of. I looked around and couldn't find a definitive answer.

tofattofish

Thanks, I will pull a tape from the top of the wheel to the bottom of the fender when I get home.

xxxtreme22r

I think there is also a reference to a measurement to the top of the roof to the ground as well. Was in some sort of Toyota advert. But if you look in the FSM it all depends on what the frame codes are. Some could be as much as 1" different IIRC. Not to mention rear spring sag as well.

rattlewagon

Going from rim to fender: 13.75 front and 11 in the rear.

I think its stock

tofattofish

I'm at 14 front and 12.5 rear. So I'm thinking probably stock.
I'm considering the ZUK mod (12" 100lbs springs) to help smooth out the ride and to help with the load when I camp, but I'm afraid I'll end up with too much rake when I'm not loaded down.

Thanks for the help.