02 sr5 with 99 tall coil's

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So i want my truck to be higher, right not it sits pretty low. I was reading that the 99s had "tall" coils and basically can i buy OEM 99 suspension and drop it into my 02? I just purchased this truck and it has 112k on the stock suspension, its getting tired.

I have done searches on lifts but havent found anything on poeple putting other year suspension in their 4runner.
 
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I just put OMU rear coils on over the weekend. Raised it 3" over the worn out stock coils. Rides much better too. A 1997.
 
Yes, you can get the 99 front and rear coils and install them on a 2002. Rears are pretty easy and you may be able to replace them yourself. The fronts need to be assembled and are a bigger job. I think the stock 2002 shocks will work but I'd suggest new 1999 Toyota shocks, or new Bilsteins:

BE5-F332-H0 - HD front
BE5-2451 - HD rear

Or the Tokico Trekmasters, I have the Trekmasters on my 99 and like them.
 
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So i want my truck to be higher, right not it sits pretty low. I was reading that the 99s had "tall" coils and basically can i buy OEM 99 suspension and drop it into my 02? I just purchased this truck and it has 112k on the stock suspension, its getting tired.

I have done searches on lifts but havent found anything on poeple putting other year suspension in their 4runner.
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Yes. 100% compatible the 99's coils will make the truck sit 1" taller than any other year coils.

but if you want a tad bit firmer ride, sportier feeling, the Old Man Emu # 906
is a really nice coil, gives about 2" lift unloaded and is a bit stiffer than stock.
 
awesome, i am familiar with dropping a car i also have a 03 bmw thats pretty low hence why i got a 4runner for the winters and exploring.

I was reading about the diff drop and i dont necessarly want to deal with that or upgrading the control arms and i dont want to go above 2" lift. Is there a big price difference between OEM set up and OME for front and rear springs and shocks.

I have a friend who owns a shop and will throw together strut assemblies for beer
 
You don't need the front diff drop for the lifts we're talking about here. I wouldn't think about the front diff drop until I lift three+ inches. Some say it's not worth it then.

Toyota rear shocks are cheap and the fronts are expensive IIRC.

If you go with the OME906 rear coil, which is a nice option that you should seriously consider, go with the Bilstein shock because it should handle the stiffer 906 better than a softer trekmaster.

Not sure about the spring cost OME vs OEM. OEM is likely more $$$

I have trekmasters and OEM 1999 springs and like it alot, I think about going OEM 99 Spring front and OME 906 in the rear with a set of Bilstein shocks although there is absolutely nothing wrong with the 99 springs matched with Trekmaster shocks so I have no reason to change other than wanting to try something new.

Basically do you want to stay soft and cushy or a little more stiff with your ride? Do you expect to haul and tow? If so think about going 906. I'm empty and light most of the time on my stock springs.

NOTE; when installing Toyota springs, the color codes face forward.
 
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I put the '99 rear springs on my 2000 SR5, along with replacing the stock shocks with Bilstein HDs. Other than getting the top nut off the shocks, it was pretty easy. To remove the top nut is....interesting. I ended up having putting a box end wrench on the nut, clamping that to the truck body, and twisting the shock until the shaft broke. Most folks have similar issues. Other that that, it is pretty easy, even for someone as newb of a mechanic as I am.

Something to keep in mind - the '99 springs are like an inch taller than stock - so if you are sagging, as is common in these, new '99s can be considerably taller than what you have. Also, I seem to remember that the later years gen threes are even shorter than normal. Not that they will need a diff drop or anything, just be aware you may get more lift than you expect.
 
another option i ran across today was someone running all OME parts.
906 in the rear and 881 in the front i feel this would be a great option since i plan on getting bumpers in the future.
 
i suposto i should add that this truck is not going to do serious wheeling just getting to trail heads, snowboarding, and camping
 
I have a 99 Limited 4WD, with stock coils, so it's a bit higher than other model years. I want to get it another inch or so higher -- nothing radical, nothing that requires other mods, but just a bit more lift. Will the OME 906 coils do that for me? How do the 906s compare to 99 stock OME coils in terms of height? I'm ok with the slightly stiffer ride. Just want 1-2 inches lift.

Also, what's the part number for the best Bilsteins that go with the 906s?

Do I use 906s front and rear? Or 880s front? How tall are 880s?

Finally, if I'm going to do shocks and coils right now, should I go ahead and do ball joints too? I'm going to have the work done by a pro, I think, so will rolling those jobs together save me money in the long run?

Thanks for the help!
 
you should be able to do the rears by your self they are super easy.

i found that if you have the front strut assembly with all parts you can go to a mom and pa garage and have them throw them together for you i pay 40$ for the front usually maybe with some beer also. I did this for my bmw and we replace all struts and springs in 2hrs so defiently worth the 40$

I am curious about the bilsteins and 906s rear and possibly 880s front can someone chime in?
 
For just one inch spend $100 and go with a body lift (if you're not sitting on the bumpstops that is). It's much easier than messing with coil compressors on the front suspension.
 
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For just one inch spend $100 and go with a body lift (if you're not sitting on the bumpstops that is). It's much easier than messing with coil compressors on the front suspension.
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That won't fix the sag though.

a 1" BL, '99 coils, and 285's have served me well for the last 4 years. I put the coils on the shocks that were in it when I bought it stock.

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Which is why I stated "if it's not sitting on the bumpstops".

With 112k it's probably not as bad as the OP thinks.
 
Here's a pic of my 2000 with 99 talls installed. Raised it 1 inch exactly. (245 75 R 16's)
 

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I have a 99 Limited 4WD, with stock coils, so it's a bit higher than other model years. I want to get it another inch or so higher -- nothing radical, nothing that requires other mods, but just a bit more lift. Will the OME 906 coils do that for me? How do the 906s compare to 99 stock OME coils in terms of height? I'm ok with the slightly stiffer ride. Just want 1-2 inches lift.

Also, what's the part number for the best Bilsteins that go with the 906s?

Do I use 906s front and rear? Or 880s front? How tall are 880s?

Finally, if I'm going to do shocks and coils right now, should I go ahead and do ball joints too? I'm going to have the work done by a pro, I think, so will rolling those jobs together save me money in the long run?

Thanks for the help!
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I have a 99 with OME 906 and I got about 1" of lift in the rear. I have a stock setup in the front and I have about .5" rake. The ride is fair. But when I load it down for trips I don't sag. To me that is worth it.
 
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