85 4runner low ridin on 37's

[LDT98]

As the title says I've got an 85 4runner and the idea is to keep it real low with 37" MTR's locked up front and rear with some armor and have some fun. Here is what I've done so far.

Stock
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IM000006.jpg

No lift on 37's with fenders cut
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IM000020.jpg

Front axle moved up 2"
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IM000026.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IM000027.jpg
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[black diamond]

nice clean 4runner.

looks good as is, put some sliders on to save your rockers. you'll know when more triming is required.

[ajordan1975]

Nice!!

[waskillywabbit]

It's gonna rub! :D

:welder:

[my2coma]

Looks good... Im curious to see how muh rubbing you get. But I lik your idea of keeping it as low as possble though. It looks good that way... especially after relocating front axle.

Keep us updated.

[LDT98]

It's gonna rub! :D

:welder:


It's not finished :D

[VTCpres]

Nice looking runner, Did you just use relocation plates on the spring packs to move it forward...? i've seen 1" plates but not 2".

[LDT98]

Nice looking runner, Did you just use relocation plates on the spring packs to move it forward...? i've seen 1" plates but not 2".

I cut off the front mounts and relocated new mounts about 2" forward

[ocdropzone]

are you going to tub the front wheel wells?

[LDT98]

are you going to tub the front wheel wells?

That's the plan

[Camstoy86]

ordinarily I hate seeing cut up trucks, but I gotta admit you did a damn good job. you test it out yet?

[Big Milky]

What did you do to finish off the rear wheel houses? Any pics?

[LDT98]

ordinarily I hate seeing cut up trucks, but I gotta admit you did a damn good job. you test it out yet?

Hopefully go on the first test run this weekend but if not I will for sure the following weekend. I'll get pics!

[LDT98]

What did you do to finish off the rear wheel houses? Any pics?

Haven't finished them yet but I'll post pics when I do.

[hunter4runner]

thought you might like this http://www.marlincrawler.com/htm/firewall.htm

[grey goose]

I like your idea. Thinkin bout doin somethin along the same lines. Had any rubbing yet?

[BurntRunner]

any update? really liking how low it is

[hytenor]

now, if all the damn noobs who want to "lift" their rides for the big meats would see this...

nice work! keep it up....I mean down :p

[juStCauSe]

bump... any updates? pics of what was cut from the front to clear for bump n lock

[00regcab]

Nice idea, dont forget to beef up the axles... i bet its only a matter of two trail runs before those birfs die!

[ike]

X2, but looks great so far.

[juStCauSe]

bump....sorry guys i just wanna see updates

[*ROKTOY*]

How bout some pic's of how you moved the axle up 2".

[jdblatt]

Nice idea, dont forget to beef up the axles... i bet its only a matter of two trail runs before those birfs die!

Not true..

[Son of Mayhem]

Not true..

x2.54

I ran welded front and rear on 35s and 37s For quite a few trail and snow bashing runs...

[LDT98]

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated yall but I've been stuck with a motor issue for a while now. Anway I'll get pics of the axle moved forward ASAP (4runner is at the shop right now but should have it back in the next few days). I'm not planning on bulking up the axles until I break something and hopefully it will take a while being that I don't really thrash my rig. I did put some spacers on it for a little added stability and I think it looks better.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IMGP0336.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IMGP0337.jpg

[ExplorHer]

What gears are you running?

[devinsixtyseven]

Excellent fucking job sir :xsmokin1:.

Nice job on the fender trimming...looks clean and stock, and the width looks about perfect where it sits now.

x2 what Hytenor said :lmao:.

[juStCauSe]

looks pretty badass!

[marco99trd]

that is sweet, i jus picked up an 88 and i'm looking forward to modifying it :) , nice job!

[dlm]

Sick! Someone else who "gets it". My plan is to keep mine as low as possible also. I am all about stability.

[LDT98]

Thanks for the complements guys. I'm running 4.88's and detroits front and rear and hopefully before long will be putting a 4.7 in the t-case.

I finally got it running good so I took it out for some pics and I'll post more pics as I start the mods.

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q294/aharder_album/1985%204runner/IMGP0349.jpg
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[riseagainst88]

Look'n Good :xozzy:

[DentedTacoma]

Looks good. Were you going to post up how you moved the front axle forward or is it trivial?

[Jordan7118]

Looks like he too some aftermarket rear leaf spring hangers and mounted them backwards on his front crossmember. That's just my guess.

[LDT98]

Looks good. Were you going to post up how you moved the front axle forward or is it trivial?

Haha I keep forgetting to do that. I'll do it ASAP.

[John Doe]

Thats my guess. I would reinforce them though. All and all looking good, I would raise it just a little. but thats just me.

[LDT98]

I plan to lift it 2 inches total when it's all said and done.

[DanStew]

Are you still running the factory Steering setup? If not, could you post up some pics of what you are using?

[hytenor]

I'm running 4.88's and detroits front and rear and hopefully before long will be putting a 4.7 in the t-case.



wow, that's gotta suck, power wise. :eek:
at least those early runners are lighter than the Tacoma ;)

try to get a bunch of detailed pics of what all you've done...will be very helpful for those looking to do the same.
*bumpstops to limit uptravel?
*how much fender cutting (before/after shots)
*front axle placement
stuff like that.

[marco99trd]

wow, that's gotta suck, power wise. :eek:
at least those early runners are lighter than the Tacoma ;)

try to get a bunch of detailed pics of what all you've done...will be very helpful for those looking to do the same.
*bumpstops to limit uptravel?
*how much fender cutting (before/after shots)
*front axle placement
stuff like that.

X2, personally i would go wit 35x11.5!

[marco99trd]

I plan to lift it 2 inches total when it's all said and done.

Body or suspension? Either way i like the idea :)

[LDT98]

Probably suspension but I might do 1" body and 1" or 2" suspension (combo)

[kingbrian24]

Probably suspension but I might do 1" body and 1" or 2" suspension (combo)

when you do the lift look into rears up front they will move your axle up two inches (over stock) and i believe with almost a completely stock pack with maybe one leaf or so added you may be able to stick with the low stance. but you would probably want high steer.. they flex like crazy... good job by the way this thing is awesomeand how about the secret of moving the axle forward?

[Schneider591]

what back space are your wheels and how wide spacers did you go with.

[LDT98]

I'm getting tired of updating so many pages so from now on all updates on this rig will be here http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1547484#post1547484 thanks!

Anthony

[marco99trd]

Probably suspension but I might do 1" body and 1" or 2" suspension (combo)

can u let me know what u go with? for a suspension set up?

[4runner freak]

What did you do to finish off the rear wheel houses? Any pics?

x2.
Great job on the trim.
I need to get mine done now.
What did you do for the inside of the wheel wells?
Need pics.:D

[svt4cobra]

thats pretty sweet 37's

[hytenor]

still waiting for pics of what all you did :p

[88cleve4runner]

if i had a SFA under mine, i would have done this and done Chevy's out back, RUF, and call it a day! Bad A runner man!

[Red91]

wow i love this thing nice rig

[the_slug]

I don't want to "jack" LDT98's thread but do have some newb questions.

This thing looks great. :kewl:

Anyone know the tire size possibilities if keeping with IFS? I want to make mine a trail-worthy DD. The flex and clearance that LDT98 got is great. Any way to accomplish (or close) with IFS?

[countryboyAL]

with ifs most people would suggest 33s and at max maybe 35s.

[BOVADS]

pretty awesome, wish more people would do it.

you measured 21" from frame to the ground wich is awesome again. im at 23" at the case with 40's.