Rear suspension ?

Tucson4runner said:
While we are on the subject of rear suspension, anyone have first hand experience with the toytec superflex or toytec 3" lift rear coils?
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From my experience they ride and handle similar to the 890s but the superflex maybe feeling a tad stiffer. I initially had boss shocks paired with 890s then swapped the 890s for the superflex to get a little more lift. If you have any experience with either the bilstein or boss + 890s on a stock body 3rd gen, the superflex will feel similar...atleast with pavement & occasional fire/dirt road driving.
 
PWD4R said:
My main concern is, if you off road, spacers are a bad idea. Too much lift for the stock spring height and you'll over extend and CERTAINLY break your shocks.


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Nah, a 1" rubber or poly spacer will have no effect on the shocks, other than acting as an additional bushing
 
I've said this time and time again, the LC OEM coils are a tad too stiff for our lighter trucks. The Monroes for the Land Cruiser works wonders though!
 
absalom said:
I've said this time and time again, the LC OEM coils are a tad too stiff for our lighter trucks. The Monroes for the Land Cruiser works wonders though!
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Your somewhat wrong imo. They are a little stiff unloaded but nothing harsh when installed on lc coils. If you plan on no bumpers or adding weight they may be a little stiff. But most actually add weight and they do great. Do really good in washboard. Funny the Monroe does good even designed for overweight LC?

I tore through Monroes on my bronco and Mitsubishi in less than a year in my non oem dumb days. Told myself never a Monroe again.

I talked with Steve at SS and he tested many setups and found tokicos as one of the best options. So you have tested rear shock setups more than him?
 
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JayRolla said:
I love you. Lol. Added more to post. So what rear shock you recommend. Monroes only? You seem to crap on a lot of stuff ever since the project didn't work out.
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As my looks fade with older age, I am left with my super charming personality and a whopping penis, and I find myself asking if that is really enough; perhaps, perhaps. I'm also super bitter about the unfinished project, and like to take it out on the underlings of this forum.

I have only personally tested four shocks. I'll rate them in order of crappiness, from least crappy to most crappy.

1) Icon 2.5" w/ resi. Impressions - "oh good god"
2) Monroe LC shocks. Impressions - "meh, pretty darn smooth"
3) Tokico LC shocks. Impressions - "m-m-ehhh" (that's my teeth chattering from the harshness.
4) Rancho 9000 adjustable. Impressions - "wow, just so bad, wow"
 
absalom said:
As my looks fade with older age, I am left with my super charming personality and a whopping penis, and I find myself asking if that is really enough; perhaps, perhaps. I'm also super bitter about the unfinished project, and like to take it out on the underlings of this forum.

I have only personally tested four shocks. I'll rate them in order of crappiness, from least crappy to most crappy.

1) Icon 2.5" w/ resi. Impressions - "oh good god"
2) Monroe LC shocks. Impressions - "meh, pretty darn smooth"
3) Tokico LC shocks. Impressions - "m-m-ehhh" (that's my teeth chattering from the harshness.
4) Rancho 9000 adjustable. Impressions - "wow, just so bad, wow"
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Well glad you brought up ranchos. Cause I thought with 9 or whatever adjustment settings the ranchos might be a good option. What was so bad about them? How many of the settings did you try out?

I would love icons or kings, but I can't spend that kind of money on suspension. And if did have that money to spend, honestly I would be selling the 3rd gen for a 4.7 4th gen, or a late fj80, which of course would then need a supercharger
 
1985taylor1925 said:
Well glad you brought up ranchos. Cause I thought with 9 or whatever adjustment settings the ranchos might be a good option. What was so bad about them? How many of the settings did you try out?

I would love icons or kings, but I can't spend that kind of money on suspension. And if did have that money to spend, honestly I would be selling the 3rd gen for a 4.7 4th gen, or a late fj80, which of course would then need a supercharger
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If you have any interest in a 80 series at all, do yourself a favor and import a turbo diesel one from Japan. It's still the best vehicle I've ever owned, and I miss it dearly every day. I only sold it to fund our move to Colorado. Do it do it. Rides like silk, stupid powers, decent mileage, bullet proof reliability, AND triple lockers and winch from factory.
 
I have Rear ToyTec 9602RC 3″ lift coils for sale if interested. slightly used. $100 plus shipping from Texas. Nothing wrong with them. I am getting heavier 861 coils better for towing and a little higher in the rear for better rake with my bumper.
 
My OEM rears (and Fronts) were shot. I found some OME906's (OME880 for the front) giving me a 2" lift and this leveled things out... What shocks did I go with? Rancho 9000XL adjustables. Its 1000% better, I don't off-road a whole lot, but I tow--- I set them to 9 (stiff) when towing and 3 when not. There isn't as much difference in adjustment as I might of thought, but they work fine. I've had them installed for 6 mos. and have no problems. I towed all Summer and found the 906's performed great... the shocks also went along way to providing good stability while towing. At $182 a pair, they're significantly cheaper than King or Icon---- yes, I know they're not as rugged as these high end shocks, but they're an alternative...
 
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