Lowering Springs
04-10-2003, 06:38 PM
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I bought Antera 301 silver finished wheels...great looking and expensive! I sent an email to the company I bought them from inquiring about the potential for a fitment problem. Let's see what they have to say.
04-10-2003, 10:53 PM
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Originally posted by Zubaltec
Lowering. Just waiting on tires. 255/55/18 Michelin Pilot LTX. My 285/60/18 Scorpion's already rub alittle when turning alot.
Lowering. Just waiting on tires. 255/55/18 Michelin Pilot LTX. My 285/60/18 Scorpion's already rub alittle when turning alot.
04-11-2003, 07:55 AM
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Yeah mines 2wd. Well if they don't work I'll have to figure out something to do. I think they rub because of how wide they are but, also because they are 31.5" it doesn't help.
04-11-2003, 09:08 AM
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Thanks Zubaltec and good luck w/ your upgrades.
I received a response from the company where I bought the 295" tires/20" wheels confirming that these will fit my 4WD without rubbing. Sure hope they are right!
TRDTOY
I received a response from the company where I bought the 295" tires/20" wheels confirming that these will fit my 4WD without rubbing. Sure hope they are right!
TRDTOY
04-11-2003, 10:11 AM
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No problem. Well now you guys got me thinking. Ok so are the stock 4cyl. 2WD front springs the same as the stock V6 2WD front springs? I could use those if they are any different. Or I can sell these. I just bought them off another member for $200 (I sent a call tag for the shipping). So if I can't find a spring to lower the front the PP will be For Sale.
04-11-2003, 02:18 PM
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TRDTOY, dont forget to post pics on here.
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you can go to cardomain.com and showcase your 4runner there. theres more open minded people there that dont care if you lower your 4runner, unlike this place, where people start hatin' if you lower an SUV.
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you can go to cardomain.com and showcase your 4runner there. theres more open minded people there that dont care if you lower your 4runner, unlike this place, where people start hatin' if you lower an SUV.
04-11-2003, 02:29 PM
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theres more open minded people there that dont care if you lower your 4runner, unlike this place, where people start hatin' if you lower an SUV.
theres more open minded people there that dont care if you lower your 4runner, unlike this place, where people start hatin' if you lower an SUV.
04-11-2003, 03:15 PM
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Originally posted by Cebby
A little harsh don't you think? I, for one, don't care if he lowers his Runner. I say to each his own. Besides, last time I checked, lowering a Toyota doesn't turn it into a Ford...
A little harsh don't you think? I, for one, don't care if he lowers his Runner. I say to each his own. Besides, last time I checked, lowering a Toyota doesn't turn it into a Ford...
http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/r_hosokawa/page3-3.htm
a little wild but its all good.
i like to see different ways people can fix up their rides. so i dont care if it's lifted or lowered.
04-11-2003, 03:24 PM
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Originally posted by victoriousvic
ya probably. but those other people on this forum (not you) are always hatin' on other people's 4runners who lower them, or get 20" rims, clear corner lights, etc. there's other topics on this forum (check the one about ridiculous 4runners, and others) where people talk smack about lowering 4runners. and thats not cool. in japan where the 4runner (or Hilux Surf) came from, theres lots of lowered 4runners.
http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/r_hosokawa/page3-3.htm
a little wild but its all good.
i like to see different ways people can fix up their rides. so i dont care if it's lifted or lowered.
ya probably. but those other people on this forum (not you) are always hatin' on other people's 4runners who lower them, or get 20" rims, clear corner lights, etc. there's other topics on this forum (check the one about ridiculous 4runners, and others) where people talk smack about lowering 4runners. and thats not cool. in japan where the 4runner (or Hilux Surf) came from, theres lots of lowered 4runners.
http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/r_hosokawa/page3-3.htm
a little wild but its all good.
i like to see different ways people can fix up their rides. so i dont care if it's lifted or lowered.
04-11-2003, 06:05 PM
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ODW was WORSE than this! But when people migrated here from there, some of the mentality followed. You just gotta learn to ignore it. They obviously bought their 4Runner for different reasons than you, so if they choose to express their opinions, then let them. If they try to force their beliefs and opinions on you, then you can fight back 
That said, my 4Runner will never be an off-roader, evident by my choice in getting a 2wd. I didn't feel that my trips during the winter to go snowboarding absolutely needed the additional $3000 option of 4wd, plus the added expense of maintaining the transfer case and whatnot. Even if I did get 4WD, being a college student, I don't have much time to drive out to mountains from OC to wheel. Plus, the additional noise from bigger tires, added instability from a lift, and added cost of all of these parts, plus lower gas mileage, just wouldn't be worth it to me.
I liked the styling of the 4Runner, and the interior space, and I DIDN'T want to buy a rice rocket. The main reason I chose a 4Runner was because of Toyota's reliability, and the 4Runner's practicallity. Isn't that why most of you bought your trucks?
Maybe when I'm older and have more money to play with, I'll get a trail rig, but for now, I'm just going to work on making my truck more enjoyable to drive on the road
That said, my 4Runner will never be an off-roader, evident by my choice in getting a 2wd. I didn't feel that my trips during the winter to go snowboarding absolutely needed the additional $3000 option of 4wd, plus the added expense of maintaining the transfer case and whatnot. Even if I did get 4WD, being a college student, I don't have much time to drive out to mountains from OC to wheel. Plus, the additional noise from bigger tires, added instability from a lift, and added cost of all of these parts, plus lower gas mileage, just wouldn't be worth it to me.
I liked the styling of the 4Runner, and the interior space, and I DIDN'T want to buy a rice rocket. The main reason I chose a 4Runner was because of Toyota's reliability, and the 4Runner's practicallity. Isn't that why most of you bought your trucks?
Maybe when I'm older and have more money to play with, I'll get a trail rig, but for now, I'm just going to work on making my truck more enjoyable to drive on the road
04-12-2003, 12:53 AM
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Originally posted by DuB
ODW was WORSE than this! But when people migrated here from there, some of the mentality followed. You just gotta learn to ignore it. They obviously bought their 4Runner for different reasons than you, so if they choose to express their opinions, then let them. If they try to force their beliefs and opinions on you, then you can fight back
That said, my 4Runner will never be an off-roader, evident by my choice in getting a 2wd. I didn't feel that my trips during the winter to go snowboarding absolutely needed the additional $3000 option of 4wd, plus the added expense of maintaining the transfer case and whatnot. Even if I did get 4WD, being a college student, I don't have much time to drive out to mountains from OC to wheel. Plus, the additional noise from bigger tires, added instability from a lift, and added cost of all of these parts, plus lower gas mileage, just wouldn't be worth it to me.
I liked the styling of the 4Runner, and the interior space, and I DIDN'T want to buy a rice rocket. The main reason I chose a 4Runner was because of Toyota's reliability, and the 4Runner's practicallity. Isn't that why most of you bought your trucks?
Maybe when I'm older and have more money to play with, I'll get a trail rig, but for now, I'm just going to work on making my truck more enjoyable to drive on the road
ODW was WORSE than this! But when people migrated here from there, some of the mentality followed. You just gotta learn to ignore it. They obviously bought their 4Runner for different reasons than you, so if they choose to express their opinions, then let them. If they try to force their beliefs and opinions on you, then you can fight back
That said, my 4Runner will never be an off-roader, evident by my choice in getting a 2wd. I didn't feel that my trips during the winter to go snowboarding absolutely needed the additional $3000 option of 4wd, plus the added expense of maintaining the transfer case and whatnot. Even if I did get 4WD, being a college student, I don't have much time to drive out to mountains from OC to wheel. Plus, the additional noise from bigger tires, added instability from a lift, and added cost of all of these parts, plus lower gas mileage, just wouldn't be worth it to me.
I liked the styling of the 4Runner, and the interior space, and I DIDN'T want to buy a rice rocket. The main reason I chose a 4Runner was because of Toyota's reliability, and the 4Runner's practicallity. Isn't that why most of you bought your trucks?
Maybe when I'm older and have more money to play with, I'll get a trail rig, but for now, I'm just going to work on making my truck more enjoyable to drive on the road
anyways, TRDTOY....show us your pics when you've fixed up your ride.
04-14-2003, 03:52 PM
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No news on the lowering kit. I do know that it is in the works and WILL be expensive.
Speaking of Gadget, he says that he removed his TRD catback exhaust because it was rubbing on the Addco anti-sway bars. Has anyone experienced or heard of this?
Speaking of Gadget, he says that he removed his TRD catback exhaust because it was rubbing on the Addco anti-sway bars. Has anyone experienced or heard of this?
04-22-2003, 04:25 AM
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I have. It's been a royal pain in the a$$?
See thread -
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...&threadid=9150
See thread -
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...&threadid=9150
04-22-2003, 08:47 AM
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Originally posted by Todd E
To offset the increased tire width, you can get wheels that have a smaller (number) backspacing which moves the lug holes closer to the center of the wheel (Makes the wheel stick out farther).
To offset the increased tire width, you can get wheels that have a smaller (number) backspacing which moves the lug holes closer to the center of the wheel (Makes the wheel stick out farther).
To offset the increased tire width you'd want wheels with more backspacing (which equals more positive offset) which moves the lug holes closer to the center (or even past the center, i.e. "+" offset) of the wheel making the wheel sit inside the fender farther, not stick out.
I think you'll be okay running a 295/20 combo as long as the wheel doesn't have -45mm offset (which it won't, wheel manufactures are smart enough to make them so they'll fit).
06-11-2003, 02:22 PM
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Lowering Springs
Good news! The combination of the 1" lowering springs and the 20" wheels (295-45-20 tires) are working fine. My 4Runner is being featured at www.simpsonwheels.com - check it out.
TRDTOY
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