Options for Fixing my 4Runners Saggy Butt

[mattb]

My '94 4Runner has a fair amount of saggy butt and I was wondering what my options are for fixing it? I would like to keep it as cheap as possible. I noticed that the shocks look like they've seen better days. Would just replacing them help the problem, or do I need something more? And while the topic is brought up, what shocks would y'all recommend for a '94 4x4?

 

[fourwd1]

Weak worn springs causes butt sag. New springs are the cure, spacers are a bandaid.
Shocks control suspension rebound, not ride height.

 

[mattb]

Any idea what new springs cost? And what exactly are the spacers you're talking about? Would they be similar to the auto spring spacer I had on my coil overs on my '05 F150?

 

[Thurlo76]

i wouldnt even worry about spacers... not worth the money. you can get new "toyota 4runner" coils or you can get some coil springs out of a mid 70's toyota land cruiser and cut them down a little bit, i found a set at the scrap yard for 30 bucks. theres cheap for ya...
and shocks i got mine off ebay, they are pretty decent. i think it was 120 for a whole set of 2-3 inch lift shocks

 

[99blackSE]

Moog rear springs P/N CC255 I think it was. Fixed mine and they're about 70-80 bucks new for the pair.

 

[icdawg]

My '94 4Runner has a fair amount of saggy butt and I was wondering what my options are for fixing it? I would like to keep it as cheap as possible. I noticed that the shocks look like they've seen better days. Would just replacing them help the problem, or do I need something more? And while the topic is brought up, what shocks would y'all recommend for a '94 4x4?

i went through the same exercise with replacing the rear springs to get rid of the sag.

you can read here: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/suspe...d-old-man-emu-ome-springs-thought-photos.html

 

[4runner_kid]

I just took off my tow package and rear bumper. No more sag.

 

[Illusive]

Have you stopped by your local Toyota dealership to see if your vehicle qualifies for the 20A campaign? I am not sure which years qualify, I know all 4runners have the sag issue, but certain ones got "fixed" by Toyota with this campaign.

 

[OCMike]

How are you liking the ride with the HD springs, icdawg? I'm about to order everything in a month or so.