I am seriously interested in raising my '98 4runner. i can probably find a lift kit online somewhere, but should i extend my wheelbase 1st? i have SUV paranoia, as i used to sit "on the ground" in my last two cars. most recently a '95 eclipse, before that was a '91 CRX. once i raise it - i will add mudders, same size as stock tires if necessary, but i would prefer bigger. advice??? vendors????
raising my 4runner
Jan 17, 2006
5 Replies
Why do you wan to lift it? If its for offroading okay, on road, you will ruin your trucks handling well and truely if ya lift it more than 1 1/2 inchs. Becomes to top heavy for general use Id say.
Stick in a 1 11/2 inch lift kit (suspention lift first) then add your muddies, I prefer Cooper STT's, and then drive it for a while before you add a body lift.
Geez, I wish I could lower my truck. A lower center of gravity makes it more stable, plus much easier to load/unload.
for every 3 inch lift you should extend axle width (not wheelbase) by 1 inch per side to maintain the same COG.
lifting later generation runners becomes more and more difficult to do right.
For street driving a lift does nothing and for looks a bodylift may be a cheap alternative
Matt
EACH Lift?!?!?!? How high is your truck?
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