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Old 06-12-2020, 09:36 PM #1
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rear 2001 coil spring?
I looked at some older posts, did some google searching, not find exact what I looking for.

I want stock ride height and just a bit more heavy duty spring for towing and some gear and friends in truck.

Seems that for what I read most aftermarket stuff is prone to early sag..

What am I looking for and what works and not junk in a year or two?

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When I updated the suspension on my 02 with 180K miles last year I went with Toyota factory springs all around and KYB shocks/struts.
I wanted to restore factory ride height as well as a comfortable ride as mine is strictly an on road driver.......mission accomplished, very happy with results.
Not sure if that helps you but i’m sure others will offer some other options.
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You’re likely going to want a 99 tall rear spring back there. It will sit a bit higher in the rear unloaded but should load up nicely.

You could use a load hauler like the OME 2906 but that’ll likely be too high in the rear if you are not matching the front.

I don’t think anyone makes a heavy duty stock spring, esp for a 2001 which has short springs.
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How much taller is the 99 rear springs then 2001?

I assume if I buy aftermarket 99 springs they will sag to about what I want anyway?
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I have a 99 and added these:

1998-2020 Toyota 4Runner - Firestone Coil-Rite Air Bag Helper Springs (NO-DRILL) [REAR] [4135] | $87.75 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts

Haven't done any crazy loading yet, but it sits well and rides nice with a small trailer and a decent load of tools with only 15 psi out of a possible 35.

Also, it eliminates the rubber helper spring (cone) in side the coil that I could feel engage on hard bumps.
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PDSPEN,

Wow, thanks for the link to the Firestone Air-Bag Helper-Springs.
I've looked them over and I was impressed.
What you said about crashing on hard bumps is exactly right. Hope these help.

So, before I do a final order, just wanted to check back with you to see,
if they were still working well, after 7 months on the road?
Anything to add?
Did you do the install too?
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I installed a set and it was good as long as you check it's pressure at least every 3 weeks. NEVER run air bags below it's specified pressure: WHY? you can bottom out the shock as there are no bump stops any more and could damage the shock upper mount plate at full compression: It happened to me and it ripped the top plate from the frame!

I ended up removing the air bags (had it for 6 years and towed once). Installation was simple.
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