Rear end sag, new springs or add a leaf?

[SDHNTR]

So my 88 has just a bit of rear end sag. Not much but enough to notice. I do not want any lift. I just want it back to stock height and level. Should I spend the cash on all new stock height ($150-200 each) rear springs? Or is the Rancho add a leaf an acceptable solution? How much lift will the ad a leaf provide, again, I don't want much, maybe 1" or so over it's existing condition. i do not want it higher than stock. I also don't want to change the driveline angle.

 

[Richard_]

Toyota 4Runner Rear Add-a-Leaf Lift Kit 2WD/4WD 1987-1989 -- Fat Bob's Garage Online Store

 

[SDHNTR]

Thanks, but I don't know that I need/want 2" of lift. Wouldn't that also cause driveshaft angle issues too?

 

[fourwd1]

The proper solution is new springs. An AAL will restore the ride height (maybe a bit higher), but typically will cause a stiffer ride.
JC Whitney and other places have replacement stock height springs.

You shouldn't have to worry about the DS angle until you're 3" or so higher than stock height.

 

[99blackSE]

Do the ZUK mod.