I have a 01 sr5 and want about 2 inches of lift. I dont have the money right now to get new shocks, but I was thinking that I would go ahead and get new coils and then later when I have the money replace the shocks. Does any one have this setup? would 881/906 coils give me about 2 inches, and would my 4runner ride ok with the stock shocks? Thanks.
ome 881/906 with stock shocks?
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snivilous
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Yes, I think that should yield the amount of lift you want.
Stock shocks will work fine too. I ran stock shocks on my 01 with a 2" front spacer lift and OME891 3" springs in the rear, and did tons of offroading with it in that configuration. The only thing is that it will probably ride a bit rougher, my back end was really rough until I got new shocks, but that wasn't until 7 months later when I had the money. Hope that helps.
Stock shocks will work fine too. I ran stock shocks on my 01 with a 2" front spacer lift and OME891 3" springs in the rear, and did tons of offroading with it in that configuration. The only thing is that it will probably ride a bit rougher, my back end was really rough until I got new shocks, but that wasn't until 7 months later when I had the money. Hope that helps.
tre9er
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The increased spring rates will reduce the life of your stock shocks to a degree, but as mentioned, you can run it that way for a little while. Plus, you're out of the sweet-spot of the stock shock valving with them extended another 2-3", so the ride will be rougher there, plus the higher spring rate (stock shocks designed for a softer spring). Chances are you would have needed to replace them anyway, at some point, so it may not matter.
PitbullRescuer
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keep in mind that with the front, you'll be doing the work twice. Not worth it IMO. Wait til you have the money to do it right the first time. Buy the springs now, put them aside until you have money for shocks and then you're all set.
fish0281
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I did this. I ran '99 coils up front and 906 coils out back, with the original shocks all around. It didn't change the ride quality at all really. However, the only reason I did it was because I found the coils used for a good price and didn't mind doing the work twice (I was time rich and money poor at the time).
I would agree with pitbull; save up and do it all at once. The shocks are only another $400 or something and will GREATLY improve the ride, assuming your shocks are original/old.
