Would 906's fix this sag??

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Loading up for a long awaited ride and had to take a step back and laugh. i swear its on the bump stops. would 906's be the ideal spring for situations like this? eventually i'll build a bumper for it as well. im fine with a little unloaded rake if i can get away with leaving the front alone.
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I don't see why not.. They're the lightest duty coils of the bunch I think. It will give you a slight rake and even out with a full load.
 
They are actually the highest spring rate of all the OME rear springs for this application, so they should sag the least with a load like that. They would be perfect for this IMO.
 
Have you thought about the 891s?
I read that the 906s were designed for the 4runner and will give about 2-2.5 lift. While the 891s were designed for the prados giving us about 3 lift. With that bike back there I'd think the 891s would bd perfect.
 
4x4runner2002 said:
Have you thought about the 891s?
I read that the 906s were designed for the 4runner and will give about 2-2.5 lift. While the 891s were designed for the prados giving us about 3 lift. With that bike back there I'd think the 891s would bd perfect.
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906's give about 1" of lift, plus whatever sag your old springs had. 891's would be way too much with stock front springs.
 
Ya but the 891s are going to be stiff as hell without a load in there. If he wants to keep a stock looking stance when unloaded, with a little rake, and then be able to haul loads like that and keep it level, 906s are his best bet.
 
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891s are very stiff when unloaded. For the occasional weight in the back the 906s are a better choice.

I had 891s for about 2 months-the lift was awesome but the ride felt way too rough. 890s work fine for my purposes, 906s are a good all around rear spring.
 
My stock 97 sags unloaded, and really gets down with 4 bicycles, a dog and a weekend worth of camping crap back there. I'm planning on adjustable coilovers in front set as low as possible (any performance differences when setup at 0" vs 3" btw?). I may end up with 285s, but maybe not, and I'm torn between 906s and 890s. Any suggestions/opinions? Sorry for the hijack, but this could save another "which spring" thread from popping up...
 
I've got the 906's and think they're perfect. They ride great and aren't too much lift (didn't want to go as high as the 890/891's). I load mine up with plenty of camping/mtb/dog gear and don't notice a thing, height or ride wise.
 
OME 906's turn your 3rd gen from a soccer mom SUV into a TRUCK, if you're not looking for a big lift, they are the way to go, no regrets. Work with stock front springs ('96-'99 anyways), stock shocks, stock brake lines, etc, no alignment required, still ride nice (firmer for sure, but not punishing at all). Rid the truck of squat, dive, and bodyroll, makes it a better handling vehicle overall, as though it was actually lighter than it is. They are what these trucks should have had stock.

That's my take, I loved mine. I'm going OME 861/862's on the LC and hoping for similar results.
 
Ron Helmuth said:
891s are very stiff when unloaded. For the occasional weight in the back the 906s are a better choice.

I had 891s for about 2 months-the lift was awesome but the ride felt way too rough. 890s work fine for my purposes, 906s are a good all around rear spring.
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How do the 890s ride without any weight in the back?
 
Am I wrong in thinking he would not get as much lift as most people, because he has a highlander model that sits 1 inch higher from the factory?
 
99 sr5 highlander said:
Am I wrong in thinking he would not get as much lift as most people, because he has a highlander model that sits 1 inch higher from the factory?
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Highlander Springs are 1 inch up front. 906 is 1.5 inch after settling. Slight rake if any. Still gains half an inch in back.

The 906's do hold weight very well. 500 pounds of wooden fencing in the back and it still sits flat. Rides great unloaded and loaded too.
 
Yep that's exactly what I was thinking, I just wanted to make sure before I presented it as fact. I've got a sagging highlander also, so I'm interested in how these work out.
 
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