Okay guys, I'm trying to get to the bottom of the whole "sagging rear" dilemma. I have searched over and over and found lots of info about lifting the front and rear, vice versa, new shocks, yada yada... All I want to know is what is the best way to lever this sucker out??? It doesn't need new shocks because it rides perfect. I'm just looking for the easiest way to get my butt up off the ground! Is it as simple as throwing in a couple of spacers? I wouldn't think you'd have to change shocks as you are just recompensating for the sag. Just let me know what you think. Thanks! Oh yeah, I'm driving an '02 Limited 4X4 with 65,000 on the odo.
Another "sagging rear" question
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shootmymime
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from everything ive read, people keep talking about using shocks to raise the rear end, WHY? i dont think they are strong enough... which they arnt, so replacing the shocks wont do squat!
you will hvae to go with new fermer springs not toyota OEM they have been known to shrink, or a spacer lift
but as for you, sorry man i cant help dont know that much about lifting
you will hvae to go with new fermer springs not toyota OEM they have been known to shrink, or a spacer lift
but as for you, sorry man i cant help dont know that much about lifting
Ron Helmuth
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Springs not shocks
jsukey-as I understand it- springs are what will give you the lift you need in the rear-but I was not aware of sagging rear ends after about the 2000 model year.
Even if your shocks feel fine now-while replacing the springs it makes some sense to do the shocks as well, everything is all taken apart to do the spring swap. I would admit though you might likely have some miles left in those shocks-if they feel good to you.
Performance Products sells a shock and spring set for our Runners-but again I am not sure about the fitment to a 2002 model. There is also a train of thought that some of the 1999 4Runners have a slightly taller spring.
jsukey-as I understand it- springs are what will give you the lift you need in the rear-but I was not aware of sagging rear ends after about the 2000 model year.
Even if your shocks feel fine now-while replacing the springs it makes some sense to do the shocks as well, everything is all taken apart to do the spring swap. I would admit though you might likely have some miles left in those shocks-if they feel good to you.
Performance Products sells a shock and spring set for our Runners-but again I am not sure about the fitment to a 2002 model. There is also a train of thought that some of the 1999 4Runners have a slightly taller spring.
