2nd Gen Springs
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2nd Gen Springs
Im replacing my rear coil springs (keeping it stock size) for the 92 4runner, and would like to know the difference between the heavy duty and variable rate springs..any thoughts or suggestions?
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id recommend the downey HD springs, they ride great and never wear out like the stock springs. the ride was never harsh or stiff, get some good shocks too, you'll never regret it. Heres some pics of various springs side by side. Stock -> downey HD -> OME 860. I've never driven a progressive rate spring before, so i cant make reasonable judgements about them.
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Originally Posted by NCSU-4runner
id recommend the downey HD springs, they ride great and never wear out like the stock springs. the ride was never harsh or stiff, get some good shocks too, you'll never regret it. Heres some pics of various springs side by side. Stock -> downey HD -> OME 860. I've never driven a progressive rate spring before, so i cant make reasonable judgements about them.
The 860's are from a cruiser right?
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yes, they easily clear 35s, i also have a 2in body lift but its not for tire clearance. i use the body lift to accomidate my drivetrain lift and accomidate my new gas tank under the rear of the truck. I should have nearly a flat belly when its all done
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Nice man, do you have a website with any pics? Id love to see what you have created. Sorry to stray a little from the topic. I've hear only good things about the Downey HD coils. I have 4" superlift supersag coils now. :cry:
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Or you could go with the OME 860's and 1.5" BJ spacers in the front.
EDIT: Do the OME 860 coils have a long side and a short side like the stock cruiser coils?
EDIT: Do the OME 860 coils have a long side and a short side like the stock cruiser coils?
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Here is a pic of my truck with the performance products springs, they make it look great.
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Originally Posted by 914runner
Or you could go with the OME 860's and 1.5" BJ spacers in the front.
EDIT: Do the OME 860 coils have a long side and a short side like the stock cruiser coils?
EDIT: Do the OME 860 coils have a long side and a short side like the stock cruiser coils?
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if it bothered you that much it wouldnt be hard to shim it with a thin spacer, i'm not familiar with the OME ones you speak of but i've never looked around for them
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Hey NCSU, when you put the OME860's in did you by any chance also get the longer adjustable upper rear control arms? If not have you had any problems?
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