Debate

94DangerRanger · #1 10-07-2009, 05:57 PM

i have a 94 2.3 liter 5 speed manual... i want to lift it and turn it into a prerunner... but im debating if it is too much work and if it is worth it.. because i dont have too much money and my truck is SSSSOOOOO slow... also im 16 idk if its worth my time

Redneckstone · #2 10-07-2009, 06:25 PM

your 16... do some nice mods to it little stuff and just save your money its not worth it at this time in life.

yes it will be slow.

Buddythetruck · #3 10-07-2009, 06:34 PM

From a fellow 16-year-old:

Body lifts are very exspensive from what I have seen. I have thought a few times about them, but the thing is, factory rims and tires look bad with a lift. So, you would have to buy new tires, and frankly, that costs too much for me.

I would love to sugest a few things you could do on a buget. Just need an idea of what you are going for.

As for how much work- This is my hobby, and I love it. So, its not really work.

RangerJustin · #4 10-07-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark98xlt

4wd up

2wd down

Just opinion.

Making a prerunner will cost quite a bit just FYI.

2001xlt4d · #5 10-07-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddythetruck

From a fellow 16-year-old:

Body lifts are very exspensive from what I have seen. I have thought a few times about them, but the thing is, factory rims and tires look bad with a lift. So, you would have to buy new tires, and frankly, that costs too much for me.
work.

body lifts are like 100-200 bucks.. much cheaper than 2-3 k for a suspension lift.. and stock rims wont look bad
but yes you will need some bigger meats..

West · #6 10-07-2009, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark98xlt

4wd up

2wd down

Completely agree with you.

Tom · #7 10-08-2009, 12:15 AM

As Justin said, building a true prerunner is extremely expensive but if you're just looking for the look without the performance you can get by for a whole lot cheaper. Lifting it and adding bigger tires will only add to the slowness, so if you're already disappointed by how slow it is you will need to address that also (engine swap, etc.).

Personally, I would save my money and buy a newer truck instead of investing everything in a 15 year old truck. Granted, you can still do some cheaper things such as a body lift, buying some used tires, etc. and still improve the look fairly cheap. Used parts are your friend.

smakes · #8 10-08-2009, 01:44 AM

drop it. much cheaper

Alon · #9 10-08-2009, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark98xlt

4wd up

2wd down

I broke the rule

Quote:

Originally Posted by West

Completely agree with you.

Not everyone needs 4wd when they lift. I do just fine with my 2wd, but need the extra clearance for bigger tires and for going up/down steep dunes. I also am going fast enough through the desert most of the time where 4wd is just not needed.

West · #10 10-08-2009, 08:39 AM

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Not everyone needs 4wd when they lift. I do just fine with my 2wd, but need the extra clearance for bigger tires and for going up/down steep dunes. I also am going fast enough through the desert most of the time where 4wd is just not needed.

Being from Michigan where the snow flies, a 4x4 is must imo for the snowy hills and everything. Maybe if I was in a warmer climate, I would think differently about it. I had a 2wd for 2 years and had to plan my routes around steeper hills during the winter.

surfer03133 · #11 10-08-2009, 08:59 PM

4wd is a luxury not a necessity, a good driver can get anywhere a 4wd can go with just 2wd and a good locker

West · #12 10-08-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by surfer03133

4wd is a luxury not a necessity, a good driver can get anywhere a 4wd can go with just 2wd and a good locker

I have heard this a lot, but I still don't think it is entirely true, especially for snow. I know trying to get out of my driveway with only 2wd was extreme pain in the rear, and a locker would probably made it only worse because I would have been just going sideways up the driveway.

7pomonakid · #13 10-09-2009, 03:52 AM

back to the ? hay man im 20 and i dont have the money or time .,.,., i like to do small things like the guys sed it is fun and you get to now your truck .,.,.,if you just want the look of the prerunner just lift the frunt that is what im going to do with a 2.5 lift .,.,.,..,.,and like tom sed used is are friend .,.,if you live in SO CAL look at white boys toys.com or race-dezert.com for used parts .,.,.,.hope that helps and good luck hope you get what you are looking for