I'm getting mixed opinions on lifting my 2000 4 runner. Some people say don't do it. It will mess with your front end and cause all kinds of problems even though no one has actually told me what exactly the problems might be. Do you have any opinion on lifting a 2000 4 runner?
Thanks
Joe
@jfero
The problem is there's no exact one answer.. first of all you change the aerodynamics of the car, then you've change the angles of suspension and drive arms etc in positions they were never designed for..
Watch this Scotty video and apply it to any vehicle you want to lift: https://youtu.be/jAzl8k9S4k8
Peace.
Hey Joe,
If its a 2004 model and you don't care about it a ton and don't daily the thing and just want to romp it, go ahead and lift it. However, do note that vehicles are engineered (yes, even your 2004 4runner) to very tight geometric arrangements. Your driveshafts, sway bars, control arms etc are all made to meet at specific angles and when you lift a vehicle you change all of these things resulting in wear and decreased driving/handling performance. The steering components are also made to accommodate certain wheel sizes/wheel weights, so if you plan to throw on big 33's or something after your lift be prepared for dangerous driving characteristics like "death wobble" (a quick YouTube search will show you what that is).
I put a 1.5” front and 2” daystar leveling kit on my 2002 4Runner. Mainly to address the 3rd Gen Sag. In hind sight I would have just left the front alone and just did the rear.
If you are keeping everything else stock I wouldn’t go any higher than what I did. One of the main things you’ll need to do is put in a front diff drop kit if you are wanting to go any higher. This will bring the angle of the front drive shafts down to compensate for the lift. Possibly change out other components as well. So, yes you can do it. But there’s a lot more to it than just throwing a lift on. And more $$$. But if you can do it right and you have the $$ it can be a blast to off-road in.
