4 Banger Lifts and Tires

i didnt buy it...my parents did and ended up not useing it an getting a new truck...i tried to get them to get a 2004 4wd because i knew that this would happen but they didnt...so i just want to get this a little lift for looks and slight off road trails on my property until i can afford a new truck

 

Here are a couple of higher resolution outside shots.

EDIT: finally!!

Sorry but these pics probably came out huge. Oh well, detail

 

They are Cragar 342 series black "D" window. 15x8 with 4.5" backspacing. I just covered up the blue and red pin striping. No rubbing at all turning, but just when I hit a good dip or bump fast enough the tire rubs on the upper part of the wheel well, but the Readly lift kit is gonna fix that problem this saturday

 

I live in a rural AZ. I don't need 4X4, but where my parents and my in-laws live the terrain is rough. So it is good to have high clearance and big tires. I don't have a lift yet, but I will work for this summer.

By all means, I am getting for other several reasons. So I can haul some water and hay for the cattle my parents have. I can not do as much as I would like with the stock Taco.

Same as yota17, my parents were the ones who purchased the video. It just somehow ended up in my hands. If I had my choice when they purchased it would have been a 4X4. I enjoy what I have, even if it is only a 2WD.

 

Thanks! I am looking forward to see how the truck will look after the Ready Lift install.

 

The question I had wasn't directed at anyone in specific, but thanks for the replies. I thought maybe it was the thrill of the build up, but I see that it is probably most likely just circumstance.

 

i know what you mean...dont drive in new mexico but have taking mine off roading many times without a lift and 21/70/r15 tires...made me a pro at offroading with a decent size 4x4 truck now

 

Finally found some time to post some pics. They're not the best quality, just some quick ones i took rite after i installed the lift.





The install: It was pretty simple. The front spacers were a breeze. The rear AAL on the other hand, (like others were saying on other post), was a little more difficult because the new [larger size head] bolts that did not fit in the original holes. If i had a dremel it would have been much easier to widen the holes for the bolt heads to fit, but we had to use a big drill bit and slowly and eventually widen it just enough to fit. sux. lol

 

^^truck looks great.

What size tires are you running?

 

I think it looks badass with the lift. Good Job!

 

I have a 3 inch Fabtech lift now and I'm thinking of adding another 3" of lift to my Taco now to slip on my 31s without trimming. Are body lifts worth it? or should i just trim? its a 2.4L 2wd...

 

3" lift with OME 885x's & Bilstein 5100 + Wheelers progressive 1.5" AAL. & just installed the SPC UCA's... Love the ride, not too stiff (minus the E range ST Maxx)





some better pics soon to come as soon as break these tires in on a nice trail around here

 

Guys this thread is from 2009. Make a new one.

but lifted 4 bangers ftw

 

Damn, that is looking slick!

Why does a new one need to be made? lol

 

my thoughts exactly.

 

Looking good PeeRunner

 

Thanks mayne! I added a cpl flag decals from Ghost Graphix underneath the side view mirrors this morning. Will likely end up blacking out my wheels again but not until I feel like painting them..

 

Post a pic of the flag decals I have seen a few and liked them but I dont think I have seen them on a white truck yet. I plan on spraying my stock steelies this weekend. Along with debadging the tailgate and spraying the that tacoma badge and yours. Then will mount them on the doors. I am also debating on taking of my mud flaps. I havent seen your wheels sprayed black but I think they will look good