Jidaran
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The short version:
Is there a way to replace your springs with ones similar to the 99 talls without a) paying a premium (~$500) for brand new OEM springs, b) installing supbar stuff like Moog, c) using 20 year old springs from a 99 that are likely to sag?
The long version:
I’ve got a 2002 Limited that I’d like to give a mild (~1”) lift. It’s not sagging currently, but since it’s an 02, it sits (relatively) low.
My goals are to keep the ride as close to stock as possible while increasing ground clearance slightly. This is both for more aggressive look and so I can be confident taking the truck on rough forest roads while loaded up with 2 weeks of camping gear. I’d like to avoid anything that will require additional work or parts (panhard bar, etc) other than a possible realignment.
The PO installed Bilstein 4600s in 2016, but didn’t replace the springs. I’m trying to keep costs down, so I’d like to keep the 4600s on. I understand the 99 talls would be perfect to that end, but I can’t justify spending ~$500 right now to buy them new. Based on what I’ve read, it’s not a great idea to buy them used either, as they are likely to have some sag after 20 years of use.
It would be awesome if I could take used springs from a newer vehicle, that way I could get them cheap but still relatively fresh. I’ve seen mention of using LC, FJ, or 4th gen springs, but all of those seem to be much stiffer and create more lift than the 99 Talls.
Does anyone ever see lightly used 99 Talls for sale (bought new within the last 5 years)? Like if someone installed new OEM 99 springs, then later upgraded to a 3" lift and wanted to get rid on the 99s?
I’ve seen people use Moogs, which seem affordable, but from what I can tell they don’t have the best reputation.
Do I have any good options here? Or am I trying to achieve the impossible?
FWIW, I’m currently running Cooper Discoverer AT3 265 75r16 and I don’t anticipate going any larger.
And sorry to all for posting yet another lift thread!
Is there a way to replace your springs with ones similar to the 99 talls without a) paying a premium (~$500) for brand new OEM springs, b) installing supbar stuff like Moog, c) using 20 year old springs from a 99 that are likely to sag?
The long version:
I’ve got a 2002 Limited that I’d like to give a mild (~1”) lift. It’s not sagging currently, but since it’s an 02, it sits (relatively) low.
My goals are to keep the ride as close to stock as possible while increasing ground clearance slightly. This is both for more aggressive look and so I can be confident taking the truck on rough forest roads while loaded up with 2 weeks of camping gear. I’d like to avoid anything that will require additional work or parts (panhard bar, etc) other than a possible realignment.
The PO installed Bilstein 4600s in 2016, but didn’t replace the springs. I’m trying to keep costs down, so I’d like to keep the 4600s on. I understand the 99 talls would be perfect to that end, but I can’t justify spending ~$500 right now to buy them new. Based on what I’ve read, it’s not a great idea to buy them used either, as they are likely to have some sag after 20 years of use.
It would be awesome if I could take used springs from a newer vehicle, that way I could get them cheap but still relatively fresh. I’ve seen mention of using LC, FJ, or 4th gen springs, but all of those seem to be much stiffer and create more lift than the 99 Talls.
Does anyone ever see lightly used 99 Talls for sale (bought new within the last 5 years)? Like if someone installed new OEM 99 springs, then later upgraded to a 3" lift and wanted to get rid on the 99s?
I’ve seen people use Moogs, which seem affordable, but from what I can tell they don’t have the best reputation.
Do I have any good options here? Or am I trying to achieve the impossible?
FWIW, I’m currently running Cooper Discoverer AT3 265 75r16 and I don’t anticipate going any larger.
And sorry to all for posting yet another lift thread!
