Monroe quick struts and shocks lifted front, back stayed the same

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vivek

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I got new Monroe quick struts and shocks put on my runner a few days ago, and I love how it handles bumps and all now, but, the car has been raised an inch or so in the front and the back stayed the same. I'm guessing my mechanic had to use the same coils in the back which didn't give it the lift the front got. I hate the tilted look and I feel weird when driving it also. I'm kinda low on budget and want to fix this without too much money...(like $100 or less would be nice). Whats a cheap fix for this guys? Here is the link for what I got installed:

MONROE SHOCKS & STRUTS :: e-Catalog. I got the quick struts for the front and the shocks in the rear (both highlighted in yellow).
 
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I had the same thing happen. I put the talles '99 moog springs on for $50 and it is about level. 3 sandbags in the back and it is squatting though. It doesn't take much weight to bring it down.
 
vivek said:
I got new Monroe quick struts and shocks put on my runner a few days ago, and I love how it handles bumps and all now, but, the car has been raised an inch or so in the front and the back stayed the same. I'm guessing my mechanic had to use the same coils in the back which didn't give it the lift the front got. I hate the tilted look and I feel weird when driving it also. I'm kinda low on budget and want to fix this without too much money...(like $100 or less would be nice). Whats a cheap fix for this guys? Here is the link for what I got installed:

MONROE SHOCKS & STRUTS :: e-Catalog. I got the quick struts for the front and the shocks in the rear (both highlighted in yellow).
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Get a 1" spacer for the rear springs. Nothing wrong with doing it that way, especially on a tight budget.
 
Spacers definitely the cheapest way to go but they'll take away from that nice ride you just got. I'd suggest going with the '99 tall springs too. It'll ride a lot better and the rear springs are super easy to swap out.
 
I had the recall springs put on and I suppose they look up the parts by VIN. When you had the non '99 -1", 2wd is -1" and if it came with 15" wheels also -1." When you basically had the shortest springs around, the quick struts were way taller than the OEM rear. It is actually the fault of the quick struts, there should be more ordering options for them.
 
I read the sticky about lifts last night and was wondering if a 1'' top plate spacer would be good? I paid for the nice ride and don't want to lose it you know... Would this happen to me with top plate spacers: "The disadvantage is that you are extending the length of the shock and the shock is what limits the travel of the front suspension. By extending that shock, you are also extended the travel of the suspension past what it was designed for. This can cause problems with overextended ball joints and CV axles. "
 
You would be fine to fix this with either a rear spring spacer, or '99 tall rear springs. Spacers are likely cheaper, unless you can find a deal on '99 rear springs. If you're cool spending $160, I highly recommend the OME 906 rear springs, you won't have problems with the rear squatting anymore.
 
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OME 906 rear coils are nice and tight probably run you a little under $200, but well worth it, and they have a much better load rating than the stock coils, and even if they sag it will be level, as they will give slight rake upon installation. The 99's just aren't a great choice as they will just sag again over time.
 
IanB said:
You would be fine to fix this with either a rear spring spacer, or '99 tall rear springs. Spacers are likely cheaper, unless you can find a deal on '99 rear springs. If you're cool spending $160, I highly recommend the OME 906 rear springs, you won't have problems with the rear squatting anymore.
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Where can I find them for $160? I'm actually thinking about it since it will not sag. I went to Rocky Road .com but their price is 150 per spring...
 
Thanks guys, I'm gonna go with the 99' tall springs. The OMEs are 2'' and I want it to be leveled. 1'' should do it.
 
Just did the same to my 01. Used the moogs and it is pretty level. 36 bucks for the moogs.
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vivek said:
Thanks guys, I'm gonna go with the 99' tall springs. The OMEs are 2'' and I want it to be leveled. 1'' should do it.
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OME isn't 2" maybe for 3 weeks it is, but after than it is 1" and mine looks dead level when i look at it most works, ill post up a pic.

Most recent i have:

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ocman40 said:
Just did the same to my 01. Used the moogs and it is pretty level. 36 bucks for the moogs.
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I don't want to be that guy, but that looks sagged in the rear to me.

JohnsD90 said:
OME isn't 2" maybe for 3 weeks it is, but after than it is 1" and mine looks dead level when i look at it most works, ill post up a pic.

Most recent i have:

JJC_0769.jpg~original
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That's a much better stance IMO, and it won't sag when loaded.
 
toyteclifts.com has the OME 906 for $169.99 a pair. Use 82099 in the coupon code and recieve 5% off. It's not much but it's something. A while back they had a coupon code for 10% off. Maybe wait a bit and they will have it again. I added Daystar 1 1/2" on the rear and got close to 2" on my 99 2wd. My Runner would always hit the bumpstop on the rear with any little bump on the road. Bought them on Amazon for about $40. Later i will order the 906 for the rear and 880 up front.
 
ocman40 said:
Just did the same to my 01. Used the moogs and it is pretty level. 36 bucks for the moogs.
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I actually read your thread and was quite happy when I read you got a slight lift, but I didn't know the rear would not be lifted. Also, I've read a few times now that moog coils are a little saggy. IMO, in the pic, your runner looks fine (just the way I want). I just don't want it to sag under load. The OME coils still look a bit higher and I don't want a lean towards the front either. I want it level like it used to look. btw ocman40 do you feel the car lean more during turns? Today on I-75 south I turned onto I-85 N via a winding ramp and my runner started beeping for just 2 seconds. Its never done this before over the past one and half year I've been using that ramp.
 
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