Overland Rear Suspension Problem

[hidyho123]

So this past weekend a couple guys in Blacksburg went on a wheeling trip and everything seemed to very smoothy with the new suspension and tires... however, today I noticed a slight lean in my rear suspension on my 4Runner . It is about 1/2-3/4 inch difference between the driver side and passenger side (driver side is the one that is leaning). I thought it might just be because of the gas tank, but I feel like in the past ~2 months I would've realized it beforehand. I am planning on calling Overland and seeing what they say, but I wanted to check on here first and see if anyone else has had a problem like this and what they did about it. Thanks!

 

[chaz]

stock lean is about 1/2 in. lower on drivers side.

 

[hidyho123]

I'm not sure how accurate that is, but I know for a fact before I went on the trip they were both 39.5 inches and now the driver side in right at 39 inches.

 

[chaz]

OME suspension leaning in rear - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

 

[hidyho123]

Alright well thanks for the threads/help! If I wanted to fix this (because it does kinda annoy me), would using a spacer just on the driver side work/be the most cost effective? and would it cause any problems?

 

[iDRiVaT4R]

Many people crank up the front driver side coilover to help offset this lean, Or keep all their heavy cargo on the passenger side.

 

[CrimsonCountry]

Alright well thanks for the threads/help! If I wanted to fix this (because it does kinda annoy me), would using a spacer just on the driver side work/be the most cost effective? and would it cause any problems?

Short answer, Yes. I actually just did the same thing on mine. After my install, my driver side rear was almost a full inch lower. After I installed the DS 1.5" rear coil spacer, all sides are within 1/4". Due to the rear coils placement, both rears were lifted as well as the drivers front which helped to even it all out.

 

[hidyho123]

Short answer, Yes. I actually just did the same thing on mine. After my install, my driver side rear was almost a full inch lower. After I installed the DS 1.5" rear coil spacer, all sides are within 1/4". Due to the rear coils placement, both rears were lifted as well as the drivers front which helped to even it all out.

I am really considering putting a spacer in, but it still boggles me how in ~24 hours my rear goes from level to a ~1/2 inch lean. Does DS or any other brand make a smaller spacer like a 1/2" or 1" spacer? Since mine isn't off that much I don't think I would need 1.5"

 

[chaz]

cornfed can make custom size spacers for u.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

What about the ome trim packer, will it work with other aftermarket coils?

 

[hidyho123]

Yeah I was wondering the same thing about the OME rear trim spacer on Toytec (OME FJ rear trim spacer - Toytec Lifts: Toyota Lift Kits: FJ Cruiser Lift Kits, Tacoma Lift Kits, Tundra Lift Kits, 4 Runner Lift Kits, Sequoia Lift Kits, Toyota Truck Lift Kits)... anyone know? I may just give them a call and see what they say.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

If you do, let me know what you find out. I'll be swapping to coils here shortly (have OEM air bags) and will probably use that if it will work.

 

[Streetfighter]

Dont forget to see if the spacers cracked

 

[ToyTec Lifts]

Those Trim Packers will work for the 4th gens as well.

Give us a call if you have any questions.

Thanks!