Author Topic: help finding a cheap 5"-7" lift my 85 toy (Read 3882 times)

95toyrunner · « **on:** Jul 30, 2007, 08:24:35 AM »

i need a cheap 5-7In's of lift. I've looked at skyjacker but have heard some bad stuff about their rears. I've also looked at NWOR 6" kit. but if anybody has some pics of these systems on their truck and if you have any opinions i would really appreciate your input. I am also not a fan of lift blocks and body lifts.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 08:29:03 AM »

First question: What size tires do you plan on running?
Second question: What kind of wheeling do you do?

jimbo74 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 08:33:03 AM »

get marlins springs..... marlins springs are sweet....

they dont offer a 7" but you can always get their 5, or 6 " springs and run longer shackles

stay away from the big lift manufacturers, their lift springs are usually hard and dont flex very well

i have seen broken nwor springs on ttora and heard how they have horrible customer service, i will never buy any springs from them

i would rather buy the springs from marlin or all-pro because theirs are tried and true

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 08:39:22 AM »

Quote from: 95toyrunner on Jul 30, 2007, 08:24:35 AM

i need a cheap 5-7In's of lift. I've looked at skyjacker but have heard some bad stuff about their rears. I've also looked at NWOR 6" kit. but if anybody has some pics of these systems on their truck and if you have any opinions i would really appreciate your input. I am also not a fan of lift blocks and body lifts.

you planning on running 44inch boggers

ftr Marlins truck has 37's and 4 inches of lift

supernovastoki69 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 08:45:11 AM »

i have a 3 or 4 inch lift on my 85 from nwor and they dont flex well at all by the way they were on the truck when i got it rather have A MARLIN LIFT!! I can try to post a few pics later today if you want

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 08:53:18 AM »

Quote from: supernovastoki69 on Jul 30, 2007, 08:45:11 AM

i have a 3 or 4 inch lift on my 85 from nwor and they dont flex well at all by the way they were on the truck when i got it rather have A MARLIN LIFT!! I can try to post a few pics later today if you want

probably 3 leaves and theyre real thick to huh

supernovastoki69 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 11:18:52 AM »

4 leaves plus an overload and yeah real thick

sinbob · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 11:40:06 AM »

Don't go skyjacker!!!!!! I inherited mine and they are so @#%$^&*$#@ stiff they rattle my teeth going down the road. I just bought a pair of 4" lift rear wrangler springs from Dave's off road performance. They are sweet....and they fit the front my 85 toy without moving any of the hangers.....great for those of us who are welding challenaged. If you go to this web site you can see the articulation that you get.'.... huh well I am computer challenaged too.....davezoffroadperformance.com click on new parts and go down to the springs. they are 149.00 a pair cost me 190.00 shipped to my door.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 12:48:40 PM »

i would love to see some pics. i would go with marlin or allpro but i am welding challenged, so??? hey sinbob tell me some more about those jeep springs your using. Do they flex well? How much lift did you get out of them? what size tires are you running? cause i plan on running 35's and probably 37" MTR's in the future.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:03:38 PM »

4" marlin lift will ber perfect for you.

bigarms23 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:09:34 PM »

I would run 5inch marlin springs and after they settle they will give you plenty of clearence for the 37s but if you need more clearence than that youcan always install a sky manufacturing 1inch body lift

MiniSimp · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:14:25 PM »

Quote from: bigarms23 on Jul 30, 2007, 01:09:34 PM

I would run 5inch marlin springs and after they settle they will give you plenty of clearence for the 37s but if you need more clearence than that youcan always install a sky manufacturing 1inch body lift

BigMike is running 4" with 37's right now. I don't see the need for 5"

DTB · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:25:23 PM »

Quote from: 95toyrunner on Jul 30, 2007, 12:48:40 PM

Do they flex well? How much lift did you get out of them?

the limiting factor for flex is usually spring length. To put longer springs on (more flex) you must relocate the spring hangars. the most lift you can get from stock spring length is usually about 3 inches. If you are wanting to run between 35-37 inch tires i would go with 4 inch longer than stock springs (like marlins)

sinbob · « **Reply #13 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:33:13 PM »

Hey 95tr, great articulation and 4"'S of lift!!!! Go to davezoffroadperformance.com he has pics there. I even called and talked to him....their backyear is the rubicon and they have been using these springs for years without any problems....the price is right and +++++ the fact that the hangers don't have to be moved....they blot right up........for us welding challenaged......I am running 35 GY MTR's but once these wear out will prbly switch to 37's I do not foresee any problems with clearance

sinbob · « **Reply #14 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:34:52 PM »

opps backyard!!!!

sinbob · « **Reply #15 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:38:10 PM »

opps again......bolt!!! PS: I also have 4 or 5 inch shackles on the rear off both.

sinbob · « **Reply #16 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:48:51 PM »

Also I checked on the Marlin springs first and will probly go with the 4" Marlin's on the rear. Will have to get someone to cut and weld new spring hangers then.

During my research on the springs I also checked on anlins...boy good......but expensive.

If I remember right on the Marlin front springs the front hanger has to be moved either 1/2 inch or 1 1/2 inches forward........I just didn't think the cost of all that work was worth it when I could get almost the same with bolt on.....but......you have to make that decision for yourself.

hope this has helped

........Good luck and keep it up right!!!!!!

Tallchevy · « **Reply #17 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 01:58:33 PM »

Quote from: sinbob on Jul 30, 2007, 01:34:52 PM

opps backyard!!!!

Quote from: sinbob on Jul 30, 2007, 01:38:10 PM

opps again......bolt!!! PS: I also have 4 or 5 inch shackles on the rear off both.

Not to hi-jack but use the Modify tab on the post you want to correct, this way you don't keep posting

95toyrunner · « **Reply #18 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 03:10:20 PM »

if i used marlin's 4" springs how far do i need to move the shackles back or could i just use longer shackles? and lets see some pics!!!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #19 on:** Jul 30, 2007, 05:16:18 PM »

Quote from: 95toyrunner on Jul 30, 2007, 03:10:20 PM

if i used marlin's 4" springs how far do i need to move the shackles back or could i just use longer shackles? and lets see some pics!!!

you would just use Marlins shackles

BigBs84 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jul 31, 2007, 12:04:51 PM »

I have marlins 5" springs on my '84 and used the stock hangers and they work great but now my hangers on the front are starting to break away after 2 years of abuse so I will be welding in a new hanger next weekend. Pricey yes but worth it for sure they have very little settleing and ride great.

95toyrunner · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 01, 2007, 06:25:11 PM »

Quote from: BigBs84 on Jul 31, 2007, 12:04:51 PM

I have marlins 5" springs on my '84 and used the stock hangers and they work great but now my hangers on the front are starting to break away after 2 years of abuse so I will be welding in a new hanger next weekend. Pricey yes but worth it for sure they have very little settleing and ride great.

So you just bolted the springs in? I thought they were longer than stock.

weirdtimes_7 · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 02, 2007, 11:23:07 AM »

Go with the 4" MC spring's.... nothing better

military_stang

BigBs84 · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 21, 2007, 12:31:09 PM »

Quote from: 95toyrunner on Aug 01, 2007, 06:25:11 PM

So you just bolted the springs in? I thought they were longer than stock.

yes I just bolted them in and they have worked great for 3 years

wombat · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 22, 2007, 12:40:39 AM »

I think one of the key words at the begging was... CHEAP...

atoyot · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 23, 2007, 07:35:55 PM »

im pretty new at this rockcrawling stuff and im also trying to lift my 4runner with a sas kit and was thinking about the cost. but i came to think about it , and i figured i might as well do it right or not do it at all. it'll be a while for me to get my sas kit and rear kit. but im currently working on my diffs and front axle and already spent a grip of cash. but when im done with those. all i have to worry about is getting the lift, installing, driveshafts, and wheels and tires. im thinking about a 4'' front and 5'' rear from either marlin or allpro. with that much lift on my 4runner what size tires would i be able to run. and im also wondering if its possible to cut the rear fenders on my 93 4runner.

roadcrawler · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 25, 2007, 12:52:01 AM »

craigslist.com auto part parts for in your town or city. i swear by craigslist for everything or whatever. i got some rear downey's that were cherry from a dude with a a bobbed 84 pickup with 35, 4'inches an sawzalled an threw them on my 4runner. youll see or find a spot or knows someone, or you cam post your own ad an get what you want

bigarms23 · « **Reply #27 on:** Aug 25, 2007, 07:39:28 PM »

or just buy an extreme lift kit from marlin i think it gives 5inchs of lift

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