Lifting the rear end 1" suggestions?

[hatidua]

I have a 2019 TRD-ORP and after putting in a sleeping platform with drawers under it, the back end rides visually lower than before that stuff went in there. I'm not looking to go with bigger than factory tires and not really interested in having a "lifted" vehicle (I have others for that), just curious what those of you with far more knowledge than me would suggest for bringing the tail up about an inch or so? (other than removing the drawer contents, those are staying in).

Thanks!

 

[El Dusty]

I have a 2019 TRD-ORP and after putting in a sleeping platform with drawers under it, the back end rides visually lower than before that stuff went in there. I'm not looking to go with bigger than factory tires and not really interested in having a "lifted" vehicle (I have others for that), just curious what those of you with far more knowledge than me would suggest for bringing the tail up about an inch or so? (other than removing the drawer contents, those are staying in).

Thanks!

Two ways to achieve lift on the rear axle or in your case returning it to stock ride height. The cheapest is spacers while using the stock springs. This just adds a small rubber or similar material hat that sits on your springs.

Other option is replacing the rear springs. You can get springs that are longer or stiffer or some combination of the two. Important thing here is determining how much weight you added and how its riding on the stock springs. If its permanent weight then you should stiffen it up slightly but is a personal preference.

Not a ton of options but if you need exactly one inch then the Bilstein B12s would get you close with just longer springs.

Bilstein B12 (Special) For 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner 1-1.5" Rear Coil Springs

Either way you go its pretty DIY friendly with a spring compressor. You can rent one for a day at your local auto store (auotzone, etc.)

 

[hatidua]

Two ways to achieve lift on the rear axle or in your case returning it to stock ride height. The cheapest is spacers while using the stock springs. This just adds a small rubber or similar material hat that sits on your springs.

Other option is replacing the rear springs. You can get springs that are longer or stiffer or some combination of the two. Important thing here is determining how much weight you added and how its riding on the stock springs. If its permanent weight then you should stiffen it up slightly but is a personal preference.

Not a ton of options but if you need exactly one inch then the Bilstein B12s would get you close with just longer springs.

Bilstein B12 (Special) For 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner 1-1.5" Rear Coil Springs

Either way you go its pretty DIY friendly with a spring compressor. You can rent one for a day at your local auto store (auotzone, etc.)

Thank you, I really appreciate the input.

 

[flyrv9]

Another option would be air shocks. I had a set on a station wagon that worked great. Add air to raise rear end and handle loads without sagging. Let the air back out to return to normal. Tire valve mounted in rear bumper.

 

[honda250xtitan]

you can swap rear springs without a spring compressor. wheelers has a 1.5" rear spring that is a touch stiffer than stock, but with drawers, they ride amazing. we also have drawer/sleeping platform and run the wheelers 1.5" springs.

 

[MannMade82]

How about Cornfed Suspensions 1" rear spacer?

 

[auspilot]

I have a 2019 TRD-ORP and after putting in a sleeping platform with drawers under it, the back end rides visually lower than before that stuff went in there. I'm not looking to go with bigger than factory tires and not really interested in having a "lifted" vehicle (I have others for that), just curious what those of you with far more knowledge than me would suggest for bringing the tail up about an inch or so? (other than removing the drawer contents, those are staying in).

Thanks!

I'm running the Eibach E30-82-071-01-02 and it lifts exactly 1-inch over the stock spring. Rides great.

 

[Ezlife45]

I added 1" spacers, maybe cornfed after my 1" front lift was really closer to 2" and my rear became level.

My spacers had one side slightly thicker to handle the "four runner lean" even though my LE never seemed to have any lean before or after. The spacers were slightly thicker on one side, can't recall the dimension but maybe 0.125" or so.

Install was simple, if you use a lift just be careful to secure the sway bar tie rods prior to lifting and lowering once they're removed.

 

[Capt.Canuck]

you can swap rear springs without a spring compressor. wheelers has a 1.5" rear spring that is a touch stiffer than stock, but with drawers, they ride amazing. we also have drawer/sleeping platform and run the wheelers 1.5" springs.

Could you link the specific part or part number? I checked out Wheeler's but couldn't find the ones that matched that description. I have the same issue, with rear sag due to my ARB drawers.

 

[Bmnorm2]

Do you plan to always have the extra weight?

If yes, either replace stock with stiffer springs or add helper air springs.

If no, go with helper air springs - you can increase or reduce air pressure to accomplish the same ride height across large range of weight including reducing to 5 psi for no extra weight.

Firestone Industrial Products makes good helper air springs for most applications.

For your situation spacers is not the correct answer. Will they return ride height to stock, yes. However, your stock springs will still be more compressed then designed meaning you will have less compression stroke available resulting in bad ride quality.

 

[honda250xtitan]

Could you link the specific part or part number? I checked out Wheeler's but couldn't find the ones that matched that description. I have the same issue, with rear sag due to my ARB drawers.

looks like they took off the lift heights. its either t12 or t13. prolly t 13 if the spring rate description is correct.



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