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Old 12-08-2005, 11:08 AM
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Question lifting a 2nd gen with factory big tire kit

noob question. my 92 4runner came with the big tire kit. now, does this mean that the only difference between mine and a 92 without the kit would be a.) the tires (duh...) and b.) gearing (i think its 4.56, but correct me if im wrong...)? the reason being is i have been interested in giving my ride some more height, and im interested in the second option from this thread:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...en+ome+springs
I just want to know if there is more involved than just installing the kit...
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There is not more two it with that kit. You should be fine installing it as is. Only other thing you may want to consider would be a differential drop to keep your cv's happy.
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yep the big tire kit is 31/10.5/15 tires and 4.56 gears or if you have a auto i think its 4.88
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thanks for the verification guys, and ill look into the diff drop. any negative effects from doing it, apart from the diff being that much closer to the ground?
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a diff drop is good it will keep alot of wear of the cv's shafts
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I have option # 2 but without the shocks. I am looking into the shocks now as at full drop there is a thud due to the shock not slowing it down. I got the soft OME springs as I don't tow with the runner anymore. The ride of the springs is great. There is a little grinding for the BJ spacer install but it was pretty easy. I used a shortcut for the springs & BJ spacer install & it only took me about an hour for the front & an hour for the back. If you want to swing by this week-end & go for a ride to see the difference let me know. I am very pleased with the kit.

I am not going to do the diff drop as the angles aren't that bad as it is a mild lift. I am thinking of lowering the torsion bard a bit to equalize the articulation. You will also need a wheel alignment after the install.

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Old 12-09-2005, 11:35 AM
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heh, id love to man... if i didn't blow up my second water pump in less than two months... crappy tire bunged up that one though, so theyre doing it for free tomorrow, including the tow. hopefully this time they do a better time than the last. afterwards id totally be interested in checking it out.
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