Lift with Softest Possible Ride?
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_Ace_
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Right now I'm leaning towards setting up my 1998 with 1999 tall coils, OEM shocks and wireless controlled airbags in the back coils- that way I can add a little air in the back when I have more weight in the back while preserving the ride.
Right now I have Bilstien 4600 HD shocks with 70K+ miles and they are starting to dance on washboard dirt roads and are pretty rough overall. I have my OEM sized 265/70R17 General APT tires set to 32 PSI.
Right now I have Bilstien 4600 HD shocks with 70K+ miles and they are starting to dance on washboard dirt roads and are pretty rough overall. I have my OEM sized 265/70R17 General APT tires set to 32 PSI.
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jgue467
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That's what my red one has minus the airbag idea - I like it, any particular brand/model you're gonna use, I may do the same.
The ride is stellar for a runner, very smooth, controlled, near car yet still stiff enough for off roading/extending its legs. Luck.
_Ace_
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I had a good experience using Air Lift Wireless air on an RV I used to own so I'll probably go with them.
1999 Toyota 4runner Air Bag Suspension Kits | Air Lift Company
1999 Toyota 4runner Air Bag Suspension Kits | Air Lift Company
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phattyduck
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Or plumb out two schrader valves to an accessible spot and use a small hand pump (bike shock pump or similar) to air them up. Saves a couple of pennies.
I did this on our Odyssey for reference (no airbags on the 4Runner):
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_Ace_
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The convenience of the wireless system (with a remote) is that you can easily set the pressure for both or either bag separately and use given pressures for reoccurring loads....trailer, 20, boat 25, ect.
You can also change it while driving to see how it handles at different settings.
You can also change it while driving to see how it handles at different settings.
Thought I would update this. I ended up going with Eibach Pro Truck Shocks, Eibach springs in the front and OME 890s in the rear. I wanted OME 881s in the front, but they were on back order. The Eibach springs are slightly shorter and 77lbs stiffer.
Eibach Front Lift Springs: 362mm long and 577lb
OME 881:375mm and 500 lbs/in
Overall I gained about 2.5" in the front and 3-3.5" in the rear.
I wouldn't say it rides good, but better than my worn out stock components. Hitting terrible potholes or bumps is no longer terribly jarring. On the highway it feels more stiff and confident at speeds. Parking lot speeds its still pretty rough. With more weight it rides better, and more speed seems to let the suspension work better. I also added Energy Suspension - 8.9104G bump stops to the front, which made a noticeable improvement.
Overall, it's fine for what it is.
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(it settled a little bit after these pictures)
Eibach Front Lift Springs: 362mm long and 577lb
OME 881:375mm and 500 lbs/in
Overall I gained about 2.5" in the front and 3-3.5" in the rear.
I wouldn't say it rides good, but better than my worn out stock components. Hitting terrible potholes or bumps is no longer terribly jarring. On the highway it feels more stiff and confident at speeds. Parking lot speeds its still pretty rough. With more weight it rides better, and more speed seems to let the suspension work better. I also added Energy Suspension - 8.9104G bump stops to the front, which made a noticeable improvement.
Overall, it's fine for what it is.
(it settled a little bit after these pictures)
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