1995 Limited Booty Sag

[Gat0rvean]

Hey guys, I've browsed around a bit but can't seem to find a solid answer. Basically I've got a 2nd gen ('95) and I'm replacing the rear coils and adding spacers in order to fix the booty sag. I've got these: Spacers as well as these: Coil springs in order to the job, but my question specifically is it NECESSARY to add Ball Join spacers in the front along with this? I'm not necessarily going for a "lift" just to fix the booty sag.

This is what I"m rocking if it helps. Thanks!

 

[92-SR5]

You won't have to do anything to the front if fixing the sag is all you are going for. :tea:

 

[77'911]

Skip the spacers. Replace the following:
1) rear coil springs- MOOG
2) shocks (OEM, Bilstein, or the like)
3) rear control and lateral arm bushings with urethane versions
The parts are relatively inexpensive, and the results are stunning. Not only will you have gotten rid of the sag, you'll find a ton of slope gone out of the suspension.
regards

 

[Jdrum1]

I recently did Moog rear springs with no new bushings and was pelased with the results.

 

[KidVermicious]

You won't have to do anything to the front if fixing the sag is all you are going for. :tea:

This. Don't put spacers in the rear if you don't want to put spacers in the front. Replacing the coils will bring the rear back to stock height, then adjust the torsion bars to set the front where you want it. Or don't.

 

[Gat0rvean]

This. Don't put spacers in the rear if you don't want to put spacers in the front. Replacing the coils will bring the rear back to stock height, then adjust the torsion bars to set the front where you want it. Or don't.

I've got a buddy helping with the coils in the rear, how tough is it to adjust to torsion bars? Thanks for the input! Sounds like spacers are a no go from everyone.

 

[Gat0rvean]

Skip the spacers. Replace the following:
1) rear coil springs- MOOG
2) shocks (OEM, Bilstein, or the like)
3) rear control and lateral arm bushings with urethane versions
The parts are relatively inexpensive, and the results are stunning. Not only will you have gotten rid of the sag, you'll find a ton of slope gone out of the suspension.
regards

Just to make certain I'm on the right page, is this: Rear Control Arm Bushing what we are talking about? What's the benefit there in terms of ride performance? Thanks for the responding!

 

[77'911]

Just to make certain I'm on the right page, is this: Rear Control Arm Bushing what we are talking about? What's the benefit there in terms of ride performance? Thanks for the responding!

Yes, that is the kit. They are selling it for less then the company does direct. I found handling to be greatly improved, but I also replaced the sway bar bushings as well. You'll find the throttle response, or take off is more direct as you've taken a large majority of slop out of the drive line. The tracking was better on the highway, which made the truck a lot more relaxing to drive. If you lube up the bushings before installation(highly recommended), a mixture of copper anti-seize and marine grade M1 synthetic grease works exceedingly well.
Watch, if you adjust the torsion bars, lube them up with oil now. Many times the hardware snaps. Adjusting the bars will also alter the camber/caster on the truck.Hope this helps.
regards

 

[KidVermicious]

I've got a buddy helping with the coils in the rear, how tough is it to adjust to torsion bars? Thanks for the input! Sounds like spacers are a no go from everyone.

Technically speaking, not hard at all. You unload the front suspension, and turn the adjuster bolts, put it back down and check the height, repeat as necessary. In reality, it can be quite a bit harder if the bars or adjuster bolts are frozen with rust. Hit them with PB Blast every day for a couple days beforehand and have a propane or MAPP torch handy.