Will New Rear Coils Level My Ride?

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Hey guys -

This is my first post. I've searched for quite awhile and can't find the answer I'm looking for, so here's my question:
2002 4Runner Sport
233,000 miles - all mine!

Recently I replaced my front and rear shocks/struts for the second time. The first time was around 130,000 where I used Rancho 5000 front and rear with all original coil springs. This time I used Monroe Quick Struts up front and Monroe (I forgot the model, they were about $30 each on RockAuto) in the rear. My front end is at least 2" higher than my rear, which I know isn't all that unusual for a Toyota truck, but my rear end sags too much when I hook up my boat. The boat isn't large or heavy, it's just a 16' jon boat. I did tow a 19.5' Ranger bass boat on a tandem axle trailer for 7 years, however.
If I replace the rear coils will they level the ride? I know they'll give the support I'm looking for with the boat trailer I just don't want to have my rear higher than my front, I hate the look. After all, it's a Toyota, not a Nissan. :)

Thanks for the help!
 
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how much do you want/can spend? what about rear spacers with the coils you have now? should make it almost level. http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/1-12-lift-rear-spacers_p_65.html but if it were me, since the quick-strut have new springs, use a cheap stock replacement to bring the rear back up & remove the sag. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/?searchType=global&N=0&Ntt=2002+Toyota+4Runner+Coil+Springs just don't use a lifting coils since they will raise the back higher than when stock.
 
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Some heavy duty OME springs are there. You need to check with the catalog for your car model. I replaced mine on 5th gen 4runner with 2.5 inch raise in rear and much firm ride.
 
Thanks Chaz! I'm going to replace the springs as you suggest. I looked at your link to Auto Parts Warehouse for Moog 81043: the set of two is $72. I went to Rock Auto and found the same set (I matched the part number) for $28.99!!
Yes, for a set of two, not each!

Thanks again for the advice Chaz!
 

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