Another rear spring conundrum

[Inked]

My current set up: Fox 2.5 CO's with TC UCA's, Fox 2.0 non res. rears paired with Wheeler's T13 springs (1.5").

I've got my CO's raised to 3" and had the T-13's installed which brought me to level. After a few weeks of driving, my rear springs have settled, giving me a reverse rake of about 1/2". I don't want to drop my front to correct it.

Everyone raved about Metaltech's LT springs, unfortunately, they no longer carry the 2" spring and only the 3" I think the 3" spring is too much. Stock rear bumper currently, most of the time I have 150 lbs of dogs in the back, new Ecotechne roof rack on the way.

All that said, I want to replace my T13 springs with another set. Are MT's HD 3" spring too much? If so, is Icon's 2" spring the next best option? I've been reading of folks getting 2.5" - 3" of lift with Icon's 2" spring.

 

[Vinsil]

[MENTION=148378]Dobinsons Mike[/MENTION] has springs and options for you.

 

[JSparky]

Nice. Just posted on this a few days ago, you can find pics in the link below at the bottom of the first page.

I ran the exact suspension you are but with Radflo 2" rear coils and was super happy with it, give it a consideration if you're looking for a single rate coil.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/236655-1-5-lift-suspension-help-recommendations.html

 

[Inked]

[MENTION=148378]Dobinsons Mike[/MENTION] has springs and options for you.

Thanks, Vinsil. I'll look into those options.

Nice. Just posted on this a few days ago, you can find pics in the link below at the bottom of the first page.

I ran the exact suspension you are but with Radflo 2" rear coils and was super happy with it, give it a consideration if you're looking for a single rate coil.

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/236655-1-5-lift-suspension-help-recommendations.html

JSparky, cool. Good to see the same setup with that stance and lift. That really is my desired rake, a little taller in the back, 1/2" or so. Also looking at those Coopers/size too. I haven't read too much about Radflo's coils. Did these give you a true 2" overall or slightly higher?

 

[Crikeymike]

My current set up: Fox 2.5 CO's with TC UCA's, Fox 2.0 non res. rears paired with Wheeler's T13 springs (1.5").

I've got my CO's raised to 3" and had the T-13's installed which brought me to level. After a few weeks of driving, my rear springs have settled, giving me a reverse rake of about 1/2". I don't want to drop my front to correct it.

Everyone raved about Metaltech's LT springs, unfortunately, they no longer carry the 2" spring and only the 3" I think the 3" spring is too much. Stock rear bumper currently, most of the time I have 150 lbs of dogs in the back, new Ecotechne roof rack on the way.

All that said, I want to replace my T13 springs with another set. Are MT's HD 3" spring too much? If so, is Icon's 2" spring the next best option? I've been reading of folks getting 2.5" - 3" of lift with Icon's 2" spring.

Here are some things to consider on the rear.

3rd row seat installed?
Stock rear bumper, or aftermarket?
Carrying the spare tire or not?
Sliders?
And you said your rack is on the way. That weight will carry across all 4 springs, but then it depends what extra things you then put up on the roof rack.

Rear spring rates are pretty soft on 5th Gen's, so it's easy to add a few things and lose some height back there.

 

[jwkilgore]

Wheeler's T12 springs will give 1/2 to 1" over the T13. The T12's are direct copies of the discontinued SAW 1.5" springs which actually gave 2-2.5" lift in the 5th Gen.

 

[Inked]

Here are some things to consider on the rear.

3rd row seat installed?
Stock rear bumper, or aftermarket?
Carrying the spare tire or not?
Sliders?
And you said your rack is on the way. That weight will carry across all 4 springs, but then it depends what extra things you then put up on the roof rack.

Rear spring rates are pretty soft on 5th Gen's, so it's easy to add a few things and lose some height back there.

No 3rd row seats, stock bumper (for now) also carrying my spare, no sliders at the moment.

Wheeler's T12 springs will give 1/2 to 1" over the T13. The T12's are direct copies of the discontinued SAW 1.5" springs which actually gave 2-2.5" lift in the 5th Gen.

Thanks for the recommendation. I talked to Wheeler's about the T12, and they suggested the T13 when I ordered my suspension package through them. They thought the T12 might be too stiff for my current setup. I'll have to reconsider this route and talk with them again.

 

[GearJunkie88]

Dobinsons has a coil that is advertised as 1.75" to 2". http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-g...-4runner-suspension-options-lots-choices.html

I didn't know about this coil before I ordered the Wheelers T13. I'm having the T13 installed next week and will report my actual lift numbers. If it is only 1", I may order the dobinsons coil.

For reference: 2017 OR pre, no 3rd row, stock skids, no sliders, stock roof rack, stock spare tire in stock location.