5th gen rear springs purple pink on a 3rd gen
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reelamin
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Measure your springs/shocks...you will have your answer....vehicles weigh very similar....and they are still basically the same for suspension.
If you ask..Toyota...well we all know that answer. Make sure you post up if you try it and how it worked out.
AntleredRuin
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I've heard differing opinions on all this, but have not seen definitive input for 4th and 5th gen springs on 3rd gens.
I know that 07-09 FJ Cruiser Springs will fit on both a 3rd and 4th gen, but I've read that 4th gen springs will not fit on a 3rd gen. Makes no sense.
I read somewhere that the latest model (2014?) FJ Cruiser springs will fit 4th and 5th gen (which in my opinion means they should theoretically fit the 3rd gen, as the 07-09 springs fit both the 3rd and 4th gen. Theoretically on top of this, this means that the 5th gen should fit the 3rd gen
I don't think the front shocks ever worked (maybe the rear shocks)but the springs are a possibility.
4th and 5th gen springs on a 3rd gen would be a good thing IMO because they are designed for vehicles that weigh up to 900lbs more stock than our 3rd gens do. So you should gain a slight lift if not more, and even if not, they won't be sagging
anytime soon.
I'd say try it out, especially since you have the parts free. I wouldn't pay money to test this, but a few hours of your time will give you your answer. At least see if the springs will work. I bet a lot of people would start to get 5th gen springs if you could confirm this. Especially in the future as there are more and more 5th gens in junkyards. People could get used stockish height 'firm' springs without the relatively high price of OME.
I was looking for a trashed 07-09 FJ Cruiser, but eventually said screw it and got some cheap Moog springs.
As long as the ID and 'tail' on either end of the spring match close enough , they should work pretty good. I know the 07-09 FJ Cruiser springs are considerably larger but work well still.
I know that 07-09 FJ Cruiser Springs will fit on both a 3rd and 4th gen, but I've read that 4th gen springs will not fit on a 3rd gen. Makes no sense.
I read somewhere that the latest model (2014?) FJ Cruiser springs will fit 4th and 5th gen (which in my opinion means they should theoretically fit the 3rd gen, as the 07-09 springs fit both the 3rd and 4th gen. Theoretically on top of this, this means that the 5th gen should fit the 3rd gen
I don't think the front shocks ever worked (maybe the rear shocks)but the springs are a possibility.
4th and 5th gen springs on a 3rd gen would be a good thing IMO because they are designed for vehicles that weigh up to 900lbs more stock than our 3rd gens do. So you should gain a slight lift if not more, and even if not, they won't be sagging
anytime soon.
I'd say try it out, especially since you have the parts free. I wouldn't pay money to test this, but a few hours of your time will give you your answer. At least see if the springs will work. I bet a lot of people would start to get 5th gen springs if you could confirm this. Especially in the future as there are more and more 5th gens in junkyards. People could get used stockish height 'firm' springs without the relatively high price of OME.
I was looking for a trashed 07-09 FJ Cruiser, but eventually said screw it and got some cheap Moog springs.
As long as the ID and 'tail' on either end of the spring match close enough , they should work pretty good. I know the 07-09 FJ Cruiser springs are considerably larger but work well still.
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HiluxSurf SSR-G
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Yes, the front and rear springs of the 4th & 5th gen 4Runners, and those of the FJC, will fit the 3rd gen 4Runner.
The Dobinsons Coil springs for the LC95 Prado (same platform as the 3rd gen 4Runner) are used for the lighter versions of the LC120 Prado (same platform as the 4th/5th gen 4Runner and the FJC).
But it will be on a trial and error basis at this time due to unavailable documentation.
The Dobinsons Coil springs for the LC95 Prado (same platform as the 3rd gen 4Runner) are used for the lighter versions of the LC120 Prado (same platform as the 4th/5th gen 4Runner and the FJC).
But it will be on a trial and error basis at this time due to unavailable documentation.
Acorn22
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Diggo, if you ever tried this out I'd love to hear if it worked or not. My friend has some TRDP suspension parts he'd give me if they'll fit. I may tear into it soon and do some measuring
HiluxSurf SSR-G
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I think the TRDP front springs are different from the other 5th gen 4Runner springs because the front bilstein shocks are bigger than those used in the other models. It is my understanding that the front shocks are similar to the Bilstein 6112 and are of the same diameter.
What I would like to know though, is whether the TRDP front springs will fit the Bilstein 6112 shocks. If it does, then that it can be used for the 3rd gen 4Runner Bilstein 6112 and giving more lift than the bilstein 6112 coils springs.
What I would like to know though, is whether the TRDP front springs will fit the Bilstein 6112 shocks. If it does, then that it can be used for the 3rd gen 4Runner Bilstein 6112 and giving more lift than the bilstein 6112 coils springs.
4BUMR
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Stay tuned...Have rear TRDP springs in my garage and once I collect a Front spring option + Bilsteins I'll report the findings.
Will try to remember to measure to keep the masses happy too
SilverBullet850
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Stay tuned...Have rear TRDP springs in my garage and once I collect a Front spring option + Bilsteins I'll report the findings.
Will try to remember to measure to keep the masses happy too
Any luck on the spring swap?
4BUMR
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Haven't pulled the trigger yet, but I've got a lot that's on the project list!
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SilverBullet850
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I scored some 5th gen springs today that had 500 miles on them. Going to install them when I do my brakes in a couple weeks.
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Tyler James Inc
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Nice! Hope they work as great for you as they did for me [emoji1598]
Moonbandit
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I scored some 5th gen springs today that had 500 miles on them. Going to install them when I do my brakes in a couple weeks.
Are you also trying out the front struts?
SilverBullet850
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If they measure up I will put them on. Just the way I bought them. If they are to long, I'll go with bilstiens.
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Tyler James Inc
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I don't have any solid numbers for you, as I didn't measure. I would guess about 1.5".
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