I have a 1999 toyota corolla 4 cylinder automatic. I bought this last year, and didn‘t have any back problems. Now I have severe back problems, and pain. Getting in and out of it is killing me! I really like my car, and I have invested a lot of money into it, and would prefer not to sell it. My dad has a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup truck ( 3/4 pickup truck ) and getting in and out of it is a lot easier for me. I can‘t drive it all the time due to the price of gas. My Dad also has a 2002 Nissan Maxima, and it is a few inches higher, but doesn‘t help my problem. Is it possible to lift my car up about 12 inches or so?Around How much would parts cost? How much would labor cost?What is the most you could lift this? Is there anything else that I could do to help me with this problem? I don‘t have a lot of money to spend.If will be checking this often, so if you ask any questions, I will answer them.
Sadly, you may want to look into a smaller truck or SUV. There are some fairly fuel efficient ones out there(though not likely as nice as your corolla). If you can drive a manual transmission, that will always help! Maybe something like a 4cyl Ford Ranger or Chevy Colorado.
Sorry Nick, but, I have never herd of a Lift Kit, for a 99 Toyota ! Other ways that people do that is use larger Tires, or put spacers in their Springs, You might get an inch or two from Larger Tires, and putting Spacers in the springs, will really stiffen up the ride, which may be hard on you. My best offer is, get a good Lumbar Cushion to slip behind you, that has helped me feel a little better.
I have sciatica and sometimes it flairs up, for weeks at a time. I am just now beginning to be able to walk properly.but it does go away. I would suggest you seeing a doctor and spending your money that way. it would cost a fortune to raise the car, IF it is possible.Lift kits are designed for specific vehicles. The problems involved with lifting, include the steering gear has to be changed, the shocks, the springs, the alignment, drive shaft, u joints and who knows what else. Along with making the ride more choppy and unsafe. (easier to tip over) The motor isnt raised, so the drive shaft angle will be changed, and the u joints will wear faster. Get a higher 4 x 4 vehicle, and see your doctor.
