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4RunnerKid · 03-10-2008, 10:02 PM

SAS 4Runners all look tall. it's just the nature of an SUV. being as narrow as Toyotas are doesn't help either. the TG 3" springs usually run tall, from what i've seen. i've also read that they have the second highest spring rate of all the TG springs too (5" HDs are first). if you really want it to be low get a set of springs made, go the JY route, or pull some leaves. pulling leaves is going to kill your spring rate, custom springs are going to be costly, and JY springs are kind of a trial and error thing.

i've found that the 5" HDs are perfect for my rig. they sit a little taller than i'd like to be (26" frame height on 35s) but the spring rate is perfect (i like to pre-run/go-fast a little too), shackle angle is perfect, and they hold up to the V6 weight and my heavy bumper.

whatever you do, good luck. it's going to be tough to get the best of both worlds, but i'm sure with enough research and tinkering you'll find something. maybe look into a stock front spring with some leaves added?

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4RunnerKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sac + SLO, CA Posts: 1,033	SAS 4Runners all look tall. it's just the nature of an SUV. being as narrow as Toyotas are doesn't help either. the TG 3" springs usually run tall, from what i've seen. i've also read that they have the second highest spring rate of all the TG springs too (5" HDs are first). if you really want it to be low get a set of springs made, go the JY route, or pull some leaves. pulling leaves is going to kill your spring rate, custom springs are going to be costly, and JY springs are kind of a trial and error thing. i've found that the 5" HDs are perfect for my rig. they sit a little taller than i'd like to be (26" frame height on 35s) but the spring rate is perfect (i like to pre-run/go-fast a little too), shackle angle is perfect, and they hold up to the V6 weight and my heavy bumper. whatever you do, good luck. it's going to be tough to get the best of both worlds, but i'm sure with enough research and tinkering you'll find something. maybe look into a stock front spring with some leaves added? __________________ -Mikey- 1993 4Runner ~ TG HD/RUF front \| All Pro rear \| 37" Krawlers \| Marlin UM06s \| 12" King 2.5s \| 2" air bumps \| 12" Fox 2.0s \| Aussie front \| Lock-Right rear \| 5-speed swap \| TG 4.7s \| 5.29s \| 4xInnovations cage \| bumpers \| sliders \| t-case skid \| K&N intake \| Flowmaster 40 \| Optima red top \| clear lenses \| PIAA 1400s \| LED rock lights \| PIAA superwhites \| stereo Polygoats 4-Wheel Drive Club Poly Performance