As the title says, I routinely carry weight in the back of my 4runner for work and am looking to upgrade my springs/shocks to get a couple inches lift and better carrying ability. I was thinking LC 7 wraps but I've read some saying they sag even worse than stock. I thought about going OME and then just installing air bags but thought I'd ask the masses first. Thanks!
Recommended coil/shocks for carrying 400+ lbs in the back of my 3rd gen
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jgue467
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Why not new Toyota OEM 99 'talls'? I think Toyota OEM are stout.
My runner has nearly 307K miles with original springs and I've loaded 800+ lbs in the rear compartment, it 'sags' only 1", that's a stout spring!
Doesn't look like a "frog" squating with all the weight, still looks/drives good down the road.
Luck and enjoy that runner. :cowboy:
My runner has nearly 307K miles with original springs and I've loaded 800+ lbs in the rear compartment, it 'sags' only 1", that's a stout spring!
Doesn't look like a "frog" squating with all the weight, still looks/drives good down the road.
Luck and enjoy that runner. :cowboy:
thegipper
New member
I have the OME 906's and they are wonderful. Excellent for towing or carrying extra weight in the back. My 2500ish lb boat/trailer barely moves the back down when I'm towing it.
In fact, the ride is even better when towing. You'll get about a 2" lift out of the deal. I think I paid $175ish for the pair.
In fact, the ride is even better when towing. You'll get about a 2" lift out of the deal. I think I paid $175ish for the pair.
Thanks! I'm looking to tow sometimes as well as I need to move large quantities of water for work. What shocks do you run if you don't mind me asking?
TheDurk
Elite Member
Wow, what did I do to my original talls? They sagged to the stops with a full load at only 170K. Thing looked like it was ready for take-off. 906s solved the problem.
How do you have original '99 talls on a 2001? Did you swap them in when you bought it? If you are talking about original 2001 springs, that is a whole different (and much shorter) animal. The '99 talls sag like a mfer with weight, way more than the shorter ones. Even new, they sagged with weight. I do NOT recommend. Go 906.
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What would be the best rear coil spring replacement to go with a '00 with stock height suspension? I'm not looking to lift mine. I'm competitive shooter, mostly 3 gun, and tend to haul around a bunch of gear. And I usually have one or two buddies going with me. That translates into a bunch of weight in the back end.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Drummermonkey
New member
I'm incredibly pleased with my 906s, 5100s, and airbags.
Once broken in I found the setup a little soft without the airbags. I run the airbags at about 10psi and never see sag including when towing. The ride is phenomenal and I think it's just tall enough to be purdy.
Once broken in I found the setup a little soft without the airbags. I run the airbags at about 10psi and never see sag including when towing. The ride is phenomenal and I think it's just tall enough to be purdy.
Thanks for the info. Mind showing a pic of how the back end sits? I'm looking at this exact setup for mine. How long have you been running these components?
Kanoe
New member
I wouldn't worry about the airbags initially. I think others will agree, you can always add them later. The 2906's handle weight very well and unless you are really loading them down they are great on their own.
johnbyebye
New member
This was my experience with new '99 talls as well. I've never purchased something as fast as the airbags I have installed now.
