'99 4wd spring question
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'99 4wd spring question
I just bought a '99 4wd with 130k and stock springs and shocks. As you can imagine, they feel a little worn. I plan to do light-moderate off-roading, but the truck will see a lot of pavement. I understand the coils on my particular model are an inch longer than other 3rd gens. So I plan to replace the shocks with Bilsteins and the springs with either OEM or Performance Products. My questions are: Are the PP springs the same length as the OEMs and how do the two compare in terms of strength (for towing) and off-road ability? I want to keep the truck at stock height or very close to it.
Thanks, Kevin
Thanks, Kevin
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The PP's will be a bit stiffer than the stockers. However you may only need some new struts to revitalize the feel of your truck. If you are set on the Bils; then maybe you should simply use those and leave the stock springs on there. The PP's will be very close to the height you are at now; yet if you plan to tow a lot with heavy tongue loads MAYBE the PP's will be better for you.
From what I have read a lot on these and other forums is that the PP/Bils combo is quite stiff and a lot of people end up changing. light-moderate offroading can easily be done in a bone stock runner. Maybe you should consider a bit lighter shock; like the Tokico Trekmaster (much cheaper as well).
From what I have read a lot on these and other forums is that the PP/Bils combo is quite stiff and a lot of people end up changing. light-moderate offroading can easily be done in a bone stock runner. Maybe you should consider a bit lighter shock; like the Tokico Trekmaster (much cheaper as well).
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x-awdriver: do you mean that Tokico supplies the OEM parts for Toyota or do they just feel the same?
You could go with OME shocks if you want something softer.
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the trekmasters are totally different (stiffer)... yes tokico makes the OEM shock but the OEM shock is a lot softer. I love my trekmasters and they were $200 shipped
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I have the PP springs and Bilstein shocks.
my runner sits about 1.5-1.75" higher than stock and does feel a bit stiffer. (but handles much better than stock) on the road its great...on the trail its bouncy but more than adequate for light off-roading. (it has plenty of clearance)
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my runner sits about 1.5-1.75" higher than stock and does feel a bit stiffer. (but handles much better than stock) on the road its great...on the trail its bouncy but more than adequate for light off-roading. (it has plenty of clearance)
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Kevin, The shocks are no doubt toast, but I would question the need to swap out the springs. My guess is that doing just the shocks would meet your needs and save you some ca$h that can be used for other mods. Something to think about.
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The rear isn't sagging. On bumps it makes a lot more noise than my parents' vehicles (Accord and G35), but it's supposed to ride like a truck and I doubt it's bottoming out.
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