deaver f-67's on a 3rd gen 4runner

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beer-toe

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Question is simple don't know if its doable....... but I want to build my 99 4runner into a 4wd go fast mobile... I know they share a similar chassis as a Tacoma, and the tacomas could accept the f-67 pack but will it work on a 4runner?
I already have the pack, and I think it would be a better option compared to a coil spring paired up with a tc kit for the front of my truck....

And yes I've searched with no results... help please..... if I can't do it then I'm building a different platform. But I like my 4runner and it would be easier since I already have the truck.... thanks guys...
 
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I was wondering the same, but for all the work involved, I think the stock setup might perform decently well with some quality coilovers in place of the coils and shocks. Otherwise I'm leaning towards some trailing arms and longer links.

My camburg kit soaks everything up, but the rear bottoms to easily. Need moar shock!
 
[MENTION=89448]Coastal616[/MENTION]-Thanks man.

[MENTION=99158]beer-toe[/MENTION]-

I wouldn't do it. I did the swap last July, and there's still some shit I have to figure out with it. Ie, where I'm going to mount my shocks, when I find a set of shocks that can compress and droop the ammount that my rear end does.

You're going to loose your mounting points for your hitch. Hope you don't plan on pulling anything, or you can make your own hitch.

You're also going to have to cut EVERYTHING from under the ass end. Hope you don't get a flat, or have a roof rack to put a spare on.

You've got to cut the frame. Better make sure it's all equal. One shot, One kill type shit.

You're going to either need a new axle, or heavily modify your 8".

You're going to need a new drive shaft. The 4Runner shaft isn't long enough.

The ride is going to be scary as shit. You hit a bump, you're ass end is going to bounce. Take a corner with a small dip in it, you're ass end is going to slide out from under you. Ever drift a 4Runner at 80? It's a ******* pucker. LOL


You can do it if you want. But I wouldn't.

I'd sell the Deavers, and put coils under the truck. You're going to get the same amount of travel with coils that you will with the leafs.
 
If I were to do leaf springs, with deavers, I would go spring under, and run the shackle frame mount on top of the frame so you can get some nice long shackles with no lift, most of the desert trucks run them that way, and I did on my race truck, it really makes leaves travel smoothly.
 
Doc2012 said:
[MENTION=89448]Coastal616[/MENTION]-Thanks man.

[MENTION=99158]beer-toe[/MENTION]-

I wouldn't do it. I did the swap last July, and there's still some shit I have to figure out with it. Ie, where I'm going to mount my shocks, when I find a set of shocks that can compress and droop the ammount that my rear end does.

You're going to loose your mounting points for your hitch. Hope you don't plan on pulling anything, or you can make your own hitch.

You're also going to have to cut EVERYTHING from under the ass end. Hope you don't get a flat, or have a roof rack to put a spare on.

You've got to cut the frame. Better make sure it's all equal. One shot, One kill type shit.

You're going to either need a new axle, or heavily modify your 8".

You're going to need a new drive shaft. The 4Runner shaft isn't long enough.

The ride is going to be scary as shit. You hit a bump, you're ass end is going to bounce. Take a corner with a small dip in it, you're ass end is going to slide out from under you. Ever drift a 4Runner at 80? It's a ******* pucker. LOL


You can do it if you want. But I wouldn't.

I'd sell the Deavers, and put coils under the truck. You're going to get the same amount of travel with coils that you will with the leafs.
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What is the reason for cutting the frame?

And as far as shock mounting I wanted to do a cantilever to run a shorter length shock...

These rear ends are pretty stout for what the are I have a built t-100 rear end but I don't want to run glass for the rear of the 4runner so i Would like to keep the stock rear..

This sounds like a costly and very time consuming job. I would like Deavers springs because the 67's handle great and I could pull 19" with these bad boys on my pickup...

What would be a better route for the rear paired up with a long travel front end?

Or should I just build a different platform? I could build a ttb expo for much less but i love my 3rd runner.... I want a smooth and fun multipurpose desert truck....
 
I wouldn't convert it to leafs. The link setup works fine with a few upgrades.

Do some beefier links, mount some 2.5 remote resi's outboard on the frame, cut off the factory rubber bumpstop and replace it with a air bump, and throw in a set of coils with the amount of lift you want. That will be a pretty awesome setup and won't take a lot of fabing to make it work.
 
When you say air bumps you mean hydro bumps?
Anyone have video of their runner hiting some whooped out roads?
I'm new 4runners but not toyotas I ave a built pickup but the idea of a 4runner sounds so much more appealing
 
beer-toe said:
When you say air bumps you mean hydro bumps?
Anyone have video of their runner hiting some whooped out roads?
I'm new 4runners but not toyotas I ave a built pickup but the idea of a 4runner sounds so much more appealing
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Not the greatest video but here's mine. I've got camburg arms up front and custom links with out board shocksin the rear. The rear doesn't nearly hold up to the front but it works for now. I plan to switch to leafs when I get around to it.
2013-9-21 Gorman T4R - YouTube
 
Coastal616 said:
If I were to do leaf springs, with deavers, I would go spring under, and run the shackle frame mount on top of the frame so you can get some nice long shackles with no lift, most of the desert trucks run them that way, and I did on my race truck, it really makes leaves travel smoothly.
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This is the method I plan to go when I switch to my sequoia axle.
 
This what I have now...... I know the 4runner won't be able to be as solid as my truck now but I would like it to perform a almost as good
 

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I noticed some say stick with the factory link and coil setup and others say leafs....

What the biggest factor is it the fabwork involved? I have friends that could help me, but is it really sorry it in the end? I don't want another crazy wazoo truck just something comfortable fun safe and somewhat mellow(for ex. Stock panels, no full blown cage work, and 33's max)...

I understand I will need front glass for a front kit... I juat don't want to butcher this truck to much
 
You need good shocks either way, get shocks, try it with the factory links and if it's not good enough, change it later.
 
did you ever end up doing this [MENTION=99158]beer-toe[/MENTION] I have the same thinking going on and saw a 4runner recently with leafs just don't know if its worth the hassle trying to keep it a mild build instead of full kill and expensive.
 
Dezerts10 said:
did you ever end up doing this [MENTION=99158]beer-toe[/MENTION] I have the same thinking going on and saw a 4runner recently with leafs just don't know if its worth the hassle trying to keep it a mild build instead of full kill and expensive.
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I'll be able to give you a complete answer in a few weeks.

FYI the F67 pack is too light for the 4runner, but Deaver makes a custom pack for $900 which is what I ordered. Rear is going to cost close to what the front does as long as you can find a cheap (think 2wd Sequoia rear) axle.
 
NWFL4Runner said:
I'll be able to give you a complete answer in a few weeks.

FYI the F67 pack is too light for the 4runner, but Deaver makes a custom pack for $900 which is what I ordered. Rear is going to cost close to what the front does as long as you can find a cheap (think 2wd Sequoia rear) axle.
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I will be doing OME springs and King shocks at first, so looking forward to seeing what you do.

Is the Sequoia leaf sprung or will you need to remove all the factory mounts and start fresh? If I ever do this I would consider putting a ford 9" in the rear just for ease of getting one the width I wanted and bare. Plus having 3rd members readily available.
 
Dezerts10 said:
Is the Sequoia leaf sprung or will you need to remove all the factory mounts and start fresh? If I ever do this I would consider putting a ford 9" in the rear just for ease of getting one the width I wanted and bare. Plus having 3rd members readily available.
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Sequoia is links and it took a good weekend of grinding and cutting to get everything off. Ultimately I'll be getting a Currie F9, but for $300 disc to disc including 3rd member, the Sequoia is hard to pass up.
 
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