RockJunky
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ive been wanting to build my 86 runner any one have any idea good cheap ways to go
WANTING TO BUILD MY 86 RUNNER
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RatLabGuy
You look like a monkey and smell like one too
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Well, it woule be helpful if you could describe how big/serious you want to go.
"4Crawler" is probably the best known guru for cheap or free upgrades
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/
Cheapest route = make a body lift (*use quality parts please*), weld the differentials, sawzall the fenders, can do all this for practically nothing, get soem used 35s and go.
better route = spend $$ and do it the right way
Do you just want a few inches/occasional offroading, or sole trailer beater?
"4Crawler" is probably the best known guru for cheap or free upgrades
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/
Cheapest route = make a body lift (*use quality parts please*), weld the differentials, sawzall the fenders, can do all this for practically nothing, get soem used 35s and go.
better route = spend $$ and do it the right way
Do you just want a few inches/occasional offroading, or sole trailer beater?
RockJunky
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figured i want to go at least 5 inch on 35 but would like to know how hard it would be to go with 1 ton
lbyota85
Let the chips fly!
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My shops in Bethlehem swing by sometime if you want to see some examples or just to talk Yotas. PM me for directions. Been building them for 6 years!
RatLabGuy
You look like a monkey and smell like one too
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Well, on an IFS rig (which yours is) the terms "cheap" and "at least 5 inch lift" are not compatible.
You're looking at buying a "bracket" style lift for big $$$ (unless you can find one used), that will get you 4", then on top of that you'll have to either do a body lift or balljoint spacers for the rest.
Or you could do a complete solid axle swap, but again that costs $$$ unless you have a donor vehicle to pull everything off of AND can do all teh fabwork yourself.
Only other option would be like 3" body lift + 1.5" balljoint spacers + crank torsion bars, that'd net you 5" for about $125 (for the front anyway) but not ideal setup by any means.
IMO, get a sawzall and trim the fenders (free), then you don't need so much lift for those 35s, esp if you get skinny ones.