Need some parts. Recommendations?

[DanRC30]

I have a 2000 4wd Limited and I need to replace the spark plugs/wires and the shocks. I do a decent amount of towing so I'd like to get some shocks that are suited for that. Maybe the stock shocks are good enough, I don't know. I'm looking for what everyone thinks would be the best to buy? I do notice the rear sink a bit when I hook up a trailer. I'd like to solve that issue. Maybe I need something in addition to the shocks? Comments?

As far as plugs go, I want to get the best mileage/performance as possible so I want the best plug/wire set out there.

Any and all suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

 

[JeremyH]

If you like the way your truck handles when you arent towing and you dont tow that much, but notice that the rear sags when you hook up the trailer, then your cheapest option to to reduce the tongue weight. A properly balanced trailer should not sag your vehicle. If you dont want to go that route, then you can either get a stiffer shock or coil spring for the rear of your vehicle. I know that OME makes a stiffer rear spring set.

 

[DanRC30]

Thanks, I know all about tongue weight. I'd just a little more support in the rear. What's a good set of aftermarket shocks to put on this truck? And who is OME?

 

[JeremyH]

Oops.....sorry....OME is Old Man Emu...an Aussie company. Here are the coils I was referring to:
Old Man Emu Suspension for Toyota 4Runner Trucks- Wheeler's Off-Road, Inc

 

[DanRC30]

Cool, thanks! I'm looking at OME 906 Rear Coil Set which is the one with 2" of rear lift. I always thought the rear looked like it was a little bit lower than the front. Is that true? Will this help bring the rear back up to where it should be? Will it have any adverse effects on my truck?

 

[JeremyH]

As you add lift to a solid axle with a 5 link suspension (two upper control arms, two lower control arms and a track bar), unless you have a way to extend the track bar, your axle will shift (perpendicular to the chassis rails) toward the chassis mount of the track bar. I am not sure of the amount of lift that is required for this to be noticable or become a problem.