i have a 1990 four runner and my uncle has around the same year toyota truck with live axles and a lift he said i could get off it and i was just wondering what is all involved in doing that. or if its even recomended please give me advice i dont know whether or not to just leave it as is or to switch em out and lift it. thank you.

Whether or not a Solid Axle Swap (SAS) is worth it depends a lot on the type of and how much offroading you do, your skill level (mechanical, metal working,etc.), and tool availability (cutting, grinding, welding).

Vendors like All pro, Marlin, Sky, and Trail-Gear sell conversion kits that make the process easier.

And you will have to convert to cross-over steering also. The same vendors have the kits for that.

alright thanx i dont do that much off roading because i dont wanna tear my truck up but i want something that looks good. and its free so thats a plus and the lift he had was high enough to put 44s on it but i would just go like 39 or something. i was just wondering if it was even logical for my everyday driver. and i have access to anything that i need for the metal working i am a fairly decent welder and my uncle is a master welder and does collision repair. so i have the tools and the ability.

Even with a free axle and doing the work yourself, figure $1000 minimum just for the conversion/swap.

39's or 44's, you gotta be kidding. :shakehead

And on a Daily Driver ? :screwy:

The tallest tire that's practical for a DD is 34-35" (yeah, people do it with bigger tires, but again, it's not practical). There isn't a gear ratio available for a Toy axle that would work with anything bigger than 37-38's, and to use them you'd need aftermarket axle shafts to avoid breaking them (and that's still no garuantee you won't). Rigs with 37" and bigger tires are usually trailer queens because they're not streetable.

ok thank you do you know how much i can lift it without switching the axles just for looks basically but still do good on the beach and stuff?

You could do a 2-3" ball joint spacer lift on the front, new springs or AAL or shackles on the rear. Even a 1-2" body lift.