Topic: Newbie from Alabama

[ratzila]

Hi everyone. I'm just getting into the toyota thing now. I've had big chevy mud trucks and now have a 93 ex cab daily driver & am getting a 85 4runner for a trail truck.For the 4 runner I am regeariing to 5.29s with a spool out back & open front. I am going to run 35 boggers. What kind of lift would you recommend? I am planning on cutting the fenders to get rid of the rust & possible bob the rear.Hope to be out on the trails soon. Thanks, David

[gturismo]

Welcome to the board.

I did a 4" spring and 2" shackle lift

[ratzila [OP]]

Thanks. The 4runner I'm getting is the same color as the one in your avatar

[gturismo]

Nice    I just got mine last summer, so I'm still getting started It was bone stock when I got it.

[lal357]

where in bama you at i'm in millbrook just north of montgomery

[ratzila [OP]]

I'm down in Mobile. I plan on building the 4runner for trail riding in places like grayrock. My suburban is just too big for the trails.Its built for mudbogging.

[bluetoy84]

Glad to see another Alabamian! I'm from Skyline AL,( extreme northeast corner) .

For your lift I would stay away from lift "kits" such as pro comp or rancho etc. Buy a good quality spring such as marlin's or all-pro's, you won't regret it.

Why not save your $$ on the spool and weld the rear? It will work just as good , and it's free.
 Put the extra cash toward a dual case. Your clutch will thank you.

[lal357]

i put a aussie in the rear and like it think i'm gonna get one for my b'day(jan ) for the front . i thought about welding a 3rd and going from 4.88 to 5.29's with the saved cash

[dirty]