01-18-2019, 11:52 AM
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Recommended coil/shocks for carrying 400+ lbs in the back of my 3rd gen
As the title says, I routinely carry weight in the back of my 4runner for work and am looking to upgrade my springs/shocks to get a couple inches lift and better carrying ability. I was thinking LC 7 wraps but I've read some saying they sag even worse than stock. I thought about going OME and then just installing air bags but thought I'd ask the masses first. Thanks!
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01-18-2019, 12:12 PM
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I'm happy with my OME 906 coils. Very little sag when really loaded down. Plus a mild lift when empty or lightly loaded.
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01-18-2019, 12:47 PM
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Why not new Toyota OEM 99 'talls'? I think Toyota OEM are stout.
My runner has nearly 307K miles with original springs and I've loaded 800+ lbs in the rear compartment, it 'sags' only 1", that's a stout spring!
Doesn't look like a "frog" squating with all the weight, still looks/drives good down the road.
Luck and enjoy that runner. 
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01-18-2019, 12:57 PM
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I did the talls, as well as air bags
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01-18-2019, 04:46 PM
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I have the OME 906's and they are wonderful. Excellent for towing or carrying extra weight in the back. My 2500ish lb boat/trailer barely moves the back down when I'm towing it.
In fact, the ride is even better when towing. You'll get about a 2" lift out of the deal. I think I paid $175ish for the pair.
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01-18-2019, 08:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thegipper
I have the OME 906's and they are wonderful. Excellent for towing or carrying extra weight in the back. My 2500ish lb boat/trailer barely moves the back down when I'm towing it.
In fact, the ride is even better when towing. You'll get about a 2" lift out of the deal. I think I paid $175ish for the pair.
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Thanks! I'm looking to tow sometimes as well as I need to move large quantities of water for work. What shocks do you run if you don't mind me asking?
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01-18-2019, 08:30 PM
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906 for me also. I carry 500+ lbs of gear all the time. 2 inch lift unloaded, loaded it goes to about 1 inch lift same as my old 99 talls when unloaded.
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01-18-2019, 08:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jgue467
Why not new Toyota OEM 99 'talls'? I think Toyota OEM are stout.
My runner has nearly 307K miles with original springs and I've loaded 800+ lbs in the rear compartment, it 'sags' only 1", that's a stout spring!
Doesn't look like a "frog" squating with all the weight, still looks/drives good down the road.
Luck and enjoy that runner. |
Wow, what did I do to my original talls? They sagged to the stops with a full load at only 170K. Thing looked like it was ready for take-off. 906s solved the problem.
How do you have original '99 talls on a 2001? Did you swap them in when you bought it? If you are talking about original 2001 springs, that is a whole different (and much shorter) animal. The '99 talls sag like a mfer with weight, way more than the shorter ones. Even new, they sagged with weight. I do NOT recommend. Go 906.
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01-18-2019, 10:12 PM
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I got some 906's but I haven't installed them yet. What shocks should I use with them?
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01-18-2019, 10:28 PM
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I use the Billy 4600s (as do others on here), while I believe others use the 5100s (@phattyduck??) just to name 2 options.
I don't believe there is any great difference in valving, just length.
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01-19-2019, 01:47 AM
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I've thought 4600's all the way as I have a friend who did 99 talls in the rear and he had to put a small spacer lift in with 5100s to get them to operate quietly. Icon 2.0 might have to happen if I can find the right deal though. Thanks again for all the input
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01-19-2019, 10:56 AM
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I remember hearing some people using the OME 861? coils and 4th gen 5100s to jack up the rear a ton and still have a decent lift in the rear after being loaded down a lot.
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01-20-2019, 08:30 PM
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What would be the best rear coil spring replacement to go with a '00 with stock height suspension? I'm not looking to lift mine. I'm competitive shooter, mostly 3 gun, and tend to haul around a bunch of gear. And I usually have one or two buddies going with me. That translates into a bunch of weight in the back end.
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01-20-2019, 11:18 PM
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The 906s don't add much height to the setup and would take care of it for you I think.
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01-24-2019, 10:50 PM
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I'm incredibly pleased with my 906s, 5100s, and airbags.
Once broken in I found the setup a little soft without the airbags. I run the airbags at about 10psi and never see sag including when towing. The ride is phenomenal and I think it's just tall enough to be purdy.
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