Do you mean ground clearance? One of my goals is: Where I go to the mountains in the winter, I bottom out in some deep ruts. I was thinking a 3' lift and a larger tire would help.
can't tell u much about mods but i have an '06 sport and it's been an absolute dream truck for years. highly, highly recommend
I got you covered in 5 rims with semi worn tires when I up to 35x12.5s on 16's. Lol I heard one guy say that putting Fj rims on a 4Runner makes the 4 sit wider. Offset difference, but no rubbing.
JayD, Are you just looking for info on lifting your 2005? I haven't lifted any of mine and don't plan to, so I'm not a lot of help there, but from what I've read from the forums below there are lots of gotchas. LonesomeTractor put up some good info as well. Think of it like this, everything's going to be further away once you lift it, so you have to take all that into account. Even little things like the boots that cover the CV joints will need to be replaced as you'll tear them in no time since they will be stretched out. And if you have to replace a boot you might as well replace the axle as it's the same amount of labor. So yeah there's a lot more to it than just lifting it up. It very much gets into "well if you're going to replace x, you will need to replace y, and then you might as well replace z". I've heard of guys going down that path and ending up spending more than if they had just paid someone to do it properly to begin with (and less issues down the road). I'd recommend finding someone local to talk to about it or talk to some guys who've been there\done that on the forums below. I've found them to be some of the better ones out there and there are actual mechanics and guys who do professional lift jobs that are very helpful. If it were me I'd do the research and find out the proper way to do it then decide if you want to DIY it or just pay someone to do it properly (and I'm a big fan of DIY). http://www.toyota-4runner.org/ http://www.4runnerforum.com/forum/ If you're looking for any general info or have any other ? fire away, I'll tell you what little I know. I'm assuming since you have a 05 you're already happy with it. Great trucks. Regards, Tlok
Hey Tlok...thanks man. I recalled you had an 05' too and was hoping you had done something similar. I will continue to research...I won't be doing this myself and I think that is sage advice. I will check out the sites you provided. It is a great truck and I plan to keep it awhile.
NP dude good luck. Don't blame you for getting someone else to do it. Just changing out the CV axles can be a PITA. I'm gonna have to do it eventually on my 05, got a torn boot and since you have to pull the axle to replace the stupid boot I'm just gonna leave it until the axle goes and do it all at once. Agreed, great truck. I'd also recommend if you haven't already check those forums and find out about any known issues are with the O5s (meaning in general not just for lifting). I did this before I bought and have a list somewhere, if I find it I'll send it to you. Every car has their issues...
Would not mind seeing that list. One problem I have had since right after the warranty expired...the tire sensor has always blinked. It was like $200 for the sensor so I have lived with it. There is a CD stuck in the stereo and requires new one (the way it settles in place, you can't fish it out). Otherwise, knock on wood, all good!!!
Yeah, think about your rear axle. The only thing that can "lift" that higher is the tires. Since the tire diameter will only be about 1" greater, you'll be gaining about half an inch.
I can accomplish 1/2 inch without a lift...I was thinking the suspension lift raised the axle. I have a lot to learn. So for more ground clearance...bigger rims and tires. Thanks
brother-n-law just told me the same thing. He said get a bigger tire and 3" lift and quit worrying so much! Thx dude!
