So I read this on a website about the 96-02 4Runners:

"WARNING ûû 1996-02 4 RUNNER LIFTING LIMITATIONS
Toyota sold you a 4 Runner with Automatic Differential Disconnect (ADD) - shame on them! These vehicles are limited to approximately 2ö of suspension lift. These vehicles do not have manual unlocking hubs, consequently the front axles and CV joints spin 100% of the time the vehicle is in motion. Beyond 2ö of lift would put the CV joints on sufficient angle to buzz you out of the cab at highway speeds (not a problem in off road terrain where the speeds are very slow and/or the CV joints are constantly changing angle).None of this is an issue for 1996-02 4 Runners with manual locking hubs, they can be cranked-up to 3 of lift because they free wheel at highway speeds. This also does not apply to 2003-07 4 Runners, they can be cranked up to 3 even with ADD."

So does this mean the only way that I can lift my 4Runner more than 2" without messing up my axles or cv joints is if I get manually locking hubs?? and if that is true, then I'll pass cus I'm not willing to spend 800$+ on a conversion kit.

Thanks,

John