Re: TOY: IFS 4x's

[Phil_Johnson@xxxxxxxx]

I can help with some of your questions.

First off, you don't need an IFS lift to run 33's. I run 33x12.5x15 MT's on my
95 4Runner with the IFS TOTALLY stock. I did not even crank the torsion bars. I
did lift the rear 3", but not for tires. I did it because the 2nd Gen 4Runners
suffer from serious butt sag. BTW, I ran the Rubicon twice this year with no
breakage/damage. I would invest the money in gears and a locker.

And you don't need any more than stock flex to have fun in "...sand, snow and
some mud...". General hauling and farmwork doesn't require more flex either.

4.88 gears and 33's with a V6 works great. Get a manual trans. It's the best
choice for the use you've described. Also, autos in these years suck power
(personal experience here).

The 3.4 V6 came out with the Tacoma. So you'll get a 3.0 with a non-Taco truck.
The head gasket recall would probably apply and you can check the VIN with a
dealer.

HTH,
Phil