I am pretty new to the 4Runner scene and picked up a 2002 2WD SR5 a few months ago. I have been trying to track down a dreaded metal on metal clunk that has gotten worse over the last month. Thinking it was the pan hard bar my goal was to remove it and drive it and see if it made a difference. However once I pulled the rear wheels off I saw the end link bushings. They appear to be installed from the factory this way. As you can see there seems to be an extra metal bushing washer on the lower bushing against the body. I dont believe this is correct. Upon further investigation the top shock bushings are installed the same way but I could not get a clear picture of it. The shocks are not factory as they are KYB's. Before I start pulling them apart can someone verify this is right or wrong?
Also, these cone shaped bushings in the springs. When my 4Runner is at ride height and level I can barely stick my finger inbetween the cone and the rear end contact plate. Am I suffering from rear spring sag? I ask because it seems like the cone takes away 95% of the suspension travel and you can see where the cone has made consistent contact with the little plate on the rear end. Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
Also, these cone shaped bushings in the springs. When my 4Runner is at ride height and level I can barely stick my finger inbetween the cone and the rear end contact plate. Am I suffering from rear spring sag? I ask because it seems like the cone takes away 95% of the suspension travel and you can see where the cone has made consistent contact with the little plate on the rear end. Any guidance is greatly appreciated!
