96 runner with sagging rear coils
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96 runner with sagging rear coils
i have a 96 sr5 that was i had a lift on about a year ago, and recently took it off because of gas mileage. my rear stock coils are sagging really bad, infact almost sitting on the bumpstops inside the coils. should i try to find some 99 coils to fix this or would it be shocks also that would do the trick. and again i do want to stay stock.
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If you get '99 springs, make sure you get new ones. Also, try to get the extra cone that came on the '99+ models. This should do the trick and it shouldn't be extremely noticeable that it is a little higher, especially if you normally carry stuff in the rear of your truck.
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heres what i was talking about http://www.performanceproducts4truck...h+Lift+Springs
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heres what i was talking about http://www.performanceproducts4truck...h+Lift+Springs
yea thanks, i have seen the pp springs. a buddy of mine has them on a limited. i dont know if i want those or stock springs
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If your choice is either PP or 99 springs then I'd go with the PP's. The 99s are very soft so even if you had an 1" over stock, if you load them up at all (too much gear, towing, etc) you'll still sag. With just 5 adults in the truck you'll probably ride dead level......add any baggage to that and you'll be sagging.
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If you get '99 springs, make sure you get new ones. Also, try to get the extra cone that came on the '99+ models. This should do the trick and it shouldn't be extremely noticeable that it is a little higher, especially if you normally carry stuff in the rear of your truck.
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I was getting ready to upgrade to the PP's myself, whats install like on these? I've upgraded the rear to bilsteins and given the corosive nature of the stock shock...it wasn't fun! I'm guessing i'll need a spring compressor but anything else I should look for....?
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Didn't mean to steal your thread yotarunner96! Yeah, I would definitely agree with the others, if you're planning to keep your truck for a while don't mess around with the 99's...I mean they're not bad but everyone I've talked to said go with aftermarket.
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i suppose thats what i might do, i have already had aftermarket once. i took my lift off last spring to save on gas mileage. i had ome set up, but now back to stock which is great for highway driving and better gas mileage
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Or you can go to your Toyota dealership, since the rear coils are on recall. I just had mine changed out. That will be your cheapest solution. But call ahead first to make sure your rig qualifies.
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I've never noticed any sagging on my rear's--that's with the original springs and the new ones. Why would his begin sagging if he got new springs in there?
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Just from use......happened to me on both pairs (originals and recall springs), but I do alot of road trips with kids, baggage and sometimes towing. The stock springs just weren't meant for any real decent usage. They work fine for getting groceries. I'd like to see at least 1/2" of rake to the truck since the coils are so soft but even unloaded my truck sat near level.....which looks great if you aren't driving it.
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