1997 4WD Toyota 4Runner | 3" Front / 2" Rear Lift Kit with Diff Drop
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
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This video features a 1997 Toyota 4Runner 4WD | 3" Front / 2" Rear Lift Kit with Diff Drop!
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FAQ's:
-Why did I receive a spacer that is not as thick as the lift that I ordered?
We market our kits by the amount of lift that will be gained and not the thickness of the spacer. Due to the geometry of your truck’s suspension, the suspension will be lifted by a significantly larger amount than the strut spacer is thick, in many cases as much as double. We strive to offer the maximum amount of lift possible with the minimum alterations to your vehicle so as not to compromise ride quality or reliability.
-Do I need longer shocks with this kit?
Longer shocks are not required for this kit. Vehicle manufacturers do, however, recommend that shocks be replaced in intervals as low as 50,000 miles. If your shocks have high miles, it is recommended to replace them while installing the lift kit.
-Why am I lifting the truck higher in the front?
We offer many kits with a greater front lift to compensate for the truck’s factory rake, which is the tendency for the rear to sit higher than the front. By installing a kit with a higher front lift, your truck will ultimately sit more level. Check out our other auctions for kits with alternative lifting heights.
-Do I need an alignment after installing this kit?
Whenever the suspension of a vehicle is altered, it is always recommended to perform an alignment to ensure proper handling and to prevent premature tire wear.
1997 4WD Toyota 4Runner Transcript: Hey, folks, Tim from Supreme Suspensions here and this is another 4Runner. In addition to all the stuff that came standard on these things, this one has been fitted with a TRD supercharger kit and it gives it some much needed grunt, especially down in the low end, which is what we really like out on the trails. Now speaking of the trails, we need to give this guy some more ground clearance so let’s hit the shop.
Once you get the wheels off, disconnect the sway bar link from the control arm.
Next, you’ll want to undo the lower ball joint.
Remove the bolt from the lower strut mount.
And then remove the three nuts from the upper strut mount.
So you can drop the strut assembly out of the truck.
Mark the spring and the upper strut mount so they can be realigned later.
Compress the coil spring with a compressor and remove the upper nut from the strut so that you can slide the strut cartridge out of the coil spring.
Insert the new cartridge into the coil spring and tighten to the nut to 47 foot pounds.
Over at the bench, install the lift spacer onto the strut and torque the factory nuts down to 21 foot pounds.
Slide the strut assembly into the truck and attach the upper mount with the supplied bolts.
Attach the lower strut to the control arm and install the control arm but don’t tighten the bolt just yet.
Using a jack to assist you, attach the lower ball joint and run the nut down to 105 foot pounds. Make sure you install a new cotter pin.
Torque the lower shock mount nut to 100 foot pounds.
And tighten the upper bolts down to 21 foot pounds.
Reattach the sway bar and torque the link to 51 foot pounds.
Moving to the back, support the rear axle and remove the rear shocks. If you plan to reuse them, you can get away with leaving the upper mounts attached.
Slightly lower the axle and remove the coil springs.
Insert the coil spring spacer between the spring and the spring isolator.
Install the springs back into the truck.
Install the shocks. Tighten the upper mounts to 14 foot pounds and the lower bolts to 47 foot pounds.
Reattach the sway bar link and tighten the nut to 51 foot pounds.
Torque the lug nuts down to 82 foot pounds and you’re good to go.
Okay, so today we installed a three inch lift on the front and a two inch lift on the rear and while we were at it, we gave it a set of Pro Comp shocks and struts because the old ones were looking kind of old and crusty. She’s all ready for that trek back to Colorado so we’re going to hit the road.
You going for that.. "Worn out rear springs".. Look?
Haha a lot of the guys out in the desert here go for that PreRunner look.
2:00 I was really looking forward to seeing you tackle those rear shock top mounts...
Those were... entertaining
Is changing out the front and rear struts necessary? I have fairly fresh ones in my vehicle and am looking at doing something similar but don’t want to replace them again.
No -- its not necessary. You can use your factory (or brand new) struts/shocks with this kit. These were designed to be used within factory operating spec, so changing them out again is unnecessary.
where was the diff drop??
Not necessary
@@thomasburr9244 Title says "3" Front / 2" Rear Lift Kit with Diff Drop"...I doesent have one..
Compre el kit pero tengo una duda pues en los resortes traseros al poner el muelle arriba del resorte siento que no casa en la parte de arriba asi queda a presion no habra problema ??
Sí, los espaciadores helicoidales simplemente se asentarán sobre el resorte helicoidal.
96 4-Runner Limited here.
I did rear spring replacement using Moog coils & added 1.5” rear spacers.
Everything looked perfect for couple years until Moog coils settled in with minor sag.
I’m looking to remedy that sag with your product
Will your 2” rear spacers product# 37471 work on Moog Coil spring product# MO81041 ?
Thanks
For the front end I've done a 3in true lift and to do so I used the factory jack and pushed down on the UCA there's no need to undo the swaybar end links or ball joint etc...
I did it their way it was easy 2.5 lift
I love the pace. Awesome. Thanks
Bilstein B6 4600 Series 2 Rear Shocks be okay with the 3in spacer and what’s the correct order for the bump stop, spring and ,spacer?
4600 series are factory length, If you want extended you may want to look at the 5100 series instead.
It should be spring --- then spacer --- then the bump stop sits INSIDE the spacer (it will not sit flush, but that is by design) then back together.
Adding 3" to the front and or rear would be required to buy longer shocks or could we still use the stock ?
We would definitely recommend extended length shocks or shock extenders at the least for a 3" lift!!
Tengo una toyota 4runner 2001 limited cuáles spacers le pueden quedar 4wd o 2wd la mía no es 4x4
Que medida de llanta es la adecuada para ese lift kit ??
What are those LEDs under the headlights?! They look like they replace that trim piece 😮 someone tell me!
Those were accessory LEDs that the owner had purchased off eBay. he drilled mounting holes into the factory trim pieces and wired them into the parking light circuit.
@@SupremesuspensionsLiftKits that answers my question..kool vid. Thanks.
Wht needs to realigned later in regards to the marking you made with the marker???
when you go to torque the control arms back down, you want to make sure those alignment cams are where they used to be. Just a temporary solution untill you get the truck aligned.
Looks crappy sagging in the rear??
1:39. I guess that is why I am stuck. Only disconnected the upper control arm ball joint but cant get it back together with longer spacer. Maybe I'll try the lower ball joint way.
Edit: got it done. Needed to hold a pry bar under spring pushing upper arm down while jacking up under lower control arm. This way the vehicle did not raise up.
You don’t even say to take out the rear strut bar which you clearly put back in afterwards
I just installed my 3 inch in the front wheels went cambered in so tires sitting more then straight im guessing i need an alignment
We always recommend an alignment to correct any angles that were changed due to the lift.
It looked like the rear end was lower than the front
This 4Runner was relatively level when it got to us, that 3"F/2"R really gives it that aggressive look while allowing for some beefy 33" mud terrains.
Booty sag ! Not on my 4runner my booty is high up
Yeah the rear end on that is DEFINITELY sagging. Especially when he slowly pulls away you can see it drop down more
When you accelerate the the weight of the vehicle shifts to the rear so it compresses the rear suspension. That is what you are seeing when you notice the additional drop.
3rd gen 4runners have big butts
Does anyone know if you need the new shocks?
New shocks are not required on most of our front suspension leveling kits. Our product listings should state if the kit has all the hardware included to complete the installation. We recommend you replace your shocks every 50,000 miles. If you haven't replaced your shocks recently, please consider replacing the shocks during the installation of your leveling kit as your shocks will then be easily accessible.
Just saying if any one decides to do like me and think "well I can do this on my own probably take a few extra hours because I dont have a garage" be prepared mine had 400000 miles and It a winter vehicle so a little rust I've been on the same d@mn bolt for 3 days there is no easy way I'm to the point of cutting that bolt... just pay the 150-250 to have a garage put the lift on this has been nothing but a pain lol just a little advice
Hopefully you got that bolt loose after 2 months since your comment 😂. Yeah mine was the same so out came the 3" cut off cookie and air tools to just cut the nuts off. Still not ideal for your situation.
I was completely replacing the entire assembly with Dta quick struts/shocks and springs pre assembled. (Fair warning anyone buying Dta) I realize they are cheaper but had good reviews, are good quality and ride's way better, great actually. After the install my 99sr5 4x4 sat about 1" to 1.5" lower in the front than prior to installation.
Luckily I bought through Amazon so the seller refunded me the $42.50 to cover the cost of the lift spacers I need to correct the front ride height. This option was better for me and the seller rather than poor review and hassle removing and returning them. Dta stated that I had received the heaviest set up they sell as a replacement set for v6 4x4 99 model. I had heard rumors that 99model is a little higher than prior models so this is probably where the discrepancy came from.
Anyway I thought this may be helpful to someone else as poor as I, replacing their entire front suspension and reading comments section. They really do ride and handle great, just about a good inch + lower than factory on a 99sr5 or limited.
Will this work with an sr5?
Unfortunately, no this kit is for non-SR5 models only.
I believe you skipped a lot of steps to make it seem easier to install then it really is... the rear end doesn’t just drop like that by disconnecting the shocks, there are brake lines, E brake cable, sway bar links etc... and why is the spring compressed when putting the spacer?
We were able to install the kit without disconnecting the brake lines. The spring was compressed because the technician was concerned that it would be necessary for the re-installation however that ended up not being the case.
Hello, very good system, do you have a distributor in Colombia?
Not currently, but we are looking for distribution channels in Latin America.
Why would you not want a level setup? With those small tires it just looks like those 4runners that are never maintained and have sagging stock suspension because the springs are all worn out.
It got taller rear springs shortly after this shoot.
Supreme Suspensions Thats good. This rig looks like its on its way to greatness.
what kind of tires does the video runner have?
31" Goodyear Wrangler's
Donde es el taller quiero hacerle lo mimo a mi 4runner 98
Need some bigger springs on the back
Unfortunately, we do not sell coil springs at this time, sorry!
Where do you get the rear lift spacer
If you are looking for just the rear spacer, please give us a call at 888-810-6791 for the best price!
Will this fit a 02 4runner that’s 2wd ?
Yes, absolutely! This will fit from 96-2002 2WD and 4WD. Please note, the kit was designed to be used on all models EXCEPT the SR5 as it uses a larger coil spring in the rear. See below for link.
supremesuspensions.com/products/1996-2002-toyota-4runner-full-suspension-lift-kit-2wd-4wd?variant=21410343813200
If you have an SR5 model however, please contact us directly as we will need to change out the rear coil spacer for a larger version to account for the bigger spring size.
Supreme Suspensions I already ordered the kit but didn’t know mine was a SR5 until after I ordered it, is there any way that I can still use the spacers for the back coils?
Peyton - So the coil spring is simply too large in the rear for the spacer to accept it, so we do offer a larger spacer that would work well with your SR5. If you would like to set up an exchange, please give us a call at 888-810-6791 and speak with technical support about the swap.
@@SupremesuspensionsLiftKits do you guys still happen to offer this exchange?
nice 4runner lift kit difff supreme vehicle car
Tendrán el video de instalacion de una Toyota T100 4x2 ??
Actualmente no tenemos un video de instalación para el T100 pero tan pronto como obtengamos uno, definitivamente tendremos algunos videos.
So after reading through some of the comments I found out that the customer was planning on putting on a heavy aftermarket front bumper which would pull it down level with the rear. Really should have said so in the beginning. Here I was thinking stupid looking is what you where going for!
This video shows you how to install your lift, not necessarily level your truck.
So cool. Cool.
What ridged impact wrench was that
This video is from a few years ago but if i recall correctly, it was a basic cordless impact from Harbor Freight. We've since switched to air tools and I can't remember the exact brand of that particular impact.
Quedarían en mi Toyota 4runner 2001 sr5??
My Spanish is not very good. But if i understand you correctly, this kit will fit on a 2001 4Runner SR5.
Shop: “yeah that’ll run you about $300 for labor”
More like 5 lol
I don't know why you would do three in the front two in the rear when you know you're going to end up looking like you're trying to do wheelies
Because typically there is about 1-2" of rake. Having a 3" F 2" R would mean the vehicle would sit level with an existing 1" rake. If it has a 2" rake then the rear will sit taller by an inch, allowing some squat when you carry a load in the rear, which will then sit level.
I hate seeing work like this without cleaning up the grime and replacing suspension rubber.
Don't watch simple remedy
There was no diff drop in this video 😂
Yea I stoped watching after he said undo the lower ball joint.... like wtf
Lift in 3 minutes flat! Nice.... lol. I wish!!!
Haha we wish as well. We typically edit the videos down to highlight the interesting parts.
I wouldnt call a spacer a lift.
negative rake, that can't be good
Some folks are into the desert pre-runner look
3" front and 2" rear? Lame.
rallypoint1 the dude was getting a new off road bumper with winch upfront so it will level out due to weight, cheers mate
*cringe* didnt even install a diff drop, and spacers are a no go. i give those axles a few weeks before theyre blown
Definitely want to install a diff drop on the 4wd's.
What’s a diff drop?
A diff drop is short for Differential Drop and the shim you your front differential down to correct the angles of your c/v shafts caused from lifting the vehicle.
Axles will be fine, I’ve had one of these cheap $70 3” front, 2.5” rear lift on my 4runner for 5 years now and no issues even doing some moderate off roading here and there... it actually came with the diff and skid plate drop kit but I was too lazy to install it
Spacer lift... oof.
Well, there are different types of lifts out there that all have their pluses and minuses.
Just have to find what works best for you, and as long as you love it, that's all that matters.
Company name: Supreme Suspension
*Installs nothing but body spacer lifts
TRASH
Don't cut yourself on that edge, bro.