flighht2k5
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Just got the truck, went over a speed bump very slowly and the front end bottomed out. I crawled under and looked at the lower control arm. The bump stop is about maybe an 1" from the control arm. Is this normal?
2005 SR5 front suspension
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flighht2k5
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Will it require new springs?
flighht2k5
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Sorry for my ignorance, I'm new to trucks with struts. Mine is sagging like the pic, if i replace just the shock the front end would raise back u to stock height? I would just like to keep the truck stock height.
Sadly, yes that's normal height for a 4runner. My truck was exactly the same stock. Bilstein 5100s can raise it up enough to not sag as they have 3 height settings.
On my 2006 limited v8 i had roughly 1 1/2" between that bump stop both before and after I replaced my front struts with OEM struts from Toyota. I also replaced front coil springs with FJ Cruiser (used OEM) springs. The front end raised up about 3/4" but there was little or no difference in the gap between the bump stop and the LCA from what I could see.
So, in my case, the answer is yes, it is normal!
flighht2k5
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Well that makes me feel a little better. Im going camping this weekend and I'm nervous to see how much it sags. its only a pop up so it may not be bad. Thanks guys.
Real quick guide to suspension.
Springs hold the vehicles weight up.
Shocks stop the spring from bouncing excessively.
Replacing just your shocks will help the right height then first few 1,000 miles but after that will start sagging again. This is the wrong way of fixing suspension issues. Springs wear out and lose their spring rate over time. Replace both shock and springs to correct this issue.
Springs hold the vehicles weight up.
Shocks stop the spring from bouncing excessively.
Replacing just your shocks will help the right height then first few 1,000 miles but after that will start sagging again. This is the wrong way of fixing suspension issues. Springs wear out and lose their spring rate over time. Replace both shock and springs to correct this issue.
mckameyzhiy
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I would just like to keep the truck stock height.
zonianbrat
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Is that a tear in the inner cv boot towards the bottom? I cant really tell by the photo. Also is that grease or water that appears to be "wet" on the tire and control arm? Might want to consider replacing the cv's while you are tearing into the strucks/shocks.
flighht2k5
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yea thats why i was confused.
flighht2k5
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Sorry to bring tis back up, but apparently according to toyota care site my shocks were replaced a year ago. So if i were to get just FJ coils, which i think give it a little lift. My question is will the fj coils work with the 4runner shocks, or will the shocks be too short?
MarkinWMich
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The FJC springs fit perfect and may be used with the stock shocks. The FJC coils are a higher spring rate and will give you about 1" lift +- depending on whether you have a V6 or V8. It was a good choice for me. I got mine through Rock Auto, (2007 FJC coils) for a very reasonable price. Spring rates may vary a bit depending upon the manufacturer, but all should be significantly higher than the 4Runner coils. I believe there is a thread in here regarding this topic, and will provide more information.
