leaf spring Q on a 1986.

d-shizznet · 11-09-2009, 08:54 PM

I own a 1986 4runner and it has "the sag" in the back due to the worn out and tired leaf springs (plus my 4runner was towed to Mexico a few times before I owned it). I can get my hands on a pair of 83 pickup leaf springs for fairly cheap, so my question to you experts is....
Will they fit on my rig? Will they bolt right up?
If not what would be a good replacement for my tired leaf springs?
Any recommendations?
I don't want a lift and I don't want the back to sag after I install them due to my 200lbs fiberglass top. any opinions or response would be greatly appreciated.
Happy Trails.....

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peow130 · 11-09-2009, 09:04 PM

Well, you're putting on OLDER springs that are probably more worked in than your saggy ones..
I would buy new stock ones if i were you..
And buy new rear shocks as well.

fork · 11-09-2009, 09:16 PM

shackles are another option although that might be considered "lifting" it.

my 86 sags. it looks funny, but i really dont mind it

peow130 · 11-09-2009, 09:17 PM

shackles won't help, they'll just move it down temporarily, and his springs will probably go into a negative arch..

yota4runna · 11-09-2009, 09:22 PM

I solved the "4Runner sag" on an '86 by installing add-a-leaf springs. The rear springs went from flat down against the overload leaves to a little higher than they were originally. I had to crank the torsion bars up very slightly to make it level. I got Pro Comp #13120 Add-A-Leaves from Amazon.com for $33.40 with free shipping. Easy and cheap way to solve the problem.

d-shizznet · 11-09-2009, 09:33 PM

really? huh these guys?http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EX...0/?image=large I might have to give that a try, how was your ride after that? my leafs are nearly flat, haha they dont even look like they arc, actually let me go take a pic real qick to show you what I mean

yota4runna · 11-09-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by d-shizznet

really? huh these guys?http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EX...0/?image=large I might have to give that a try, how was your ride after that? my leafs are nearly flat, haha they dont even look like they arc, actually let me go take a pic real qick to show you what I mean

Yup yup. Amazon ships 'em for free.

Ride's a little stiffer.

d-shizznet · 11-09-2009, 09:59 PM

Mind you, this is WITH THE TOP OFF!!

peow130 · 11-09-2009, 10:38 PM

i put in an AAL, and it was in a used pickup, mind you.
My pickup, literally rides like pure hell.
if i had more time i'd take the darn things out and deal with the saggy/soft ride.
but i'm also going to get bigger tires next year >.>

BTW i have the short-style ones..
get the longer ones, they aren't as harsh a ride.

dunnarunner · 11-09-2009, 10:48 PM

I am afraid I am a renew the lot sort of person, I would/did replace all my springs and shocks with a 2" lift in it as well, best thing I could have done. That is just me though, and I am NO expert. Just a nut case on the loose.

11-09-2009, 09:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 748	Well, you're putting on OLDER springs that are probably more worked in than your saggy ones.. I would buy new stock ones if i were you.. And buy new rear shocks as well. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

11-09-2009, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
fork Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: out in the pacific Posts: 646	shackles are another option although that might be considered "lifting" it. my 86 sags. it looks funny, but i really dont mind it __________________ 94 . . . . . . . . . . 87 . . . . . . . . . . 86

11-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 748	shackles won't help, they'll just move it down temporarily, and his springs will probably go into a negative arch.. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

11-09-2009, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
peow130 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 748	i put in an AAL, and it was in a used pickup, mind you. My pickup, literally rides like pure hell. if i had more time i'd take the darn things out and deal with the saggy/soft ride. but i'm also going to get bigger tires next year >.> BTW i have the short-style ones.. get the longer ones, they aren't as harsh a ride. __________________ 1987 Toyota Pickup DLX. 30" Cooper Discoverer S/T's. 1" AAL lift and Tbar crank. and two KC HiLites. IFS Club #5 1978 Camaro Z28, 454 Big Block V8 with a 4 Speed.

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11-09-2009, 09:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
yota4runna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southern Ore. Posts: 326	I solved the "4Runner sag" on an '86 by installing add-a-leaf springs. The rear springs went from flat down against the overload leaves to a little higher than they were originally. I had to crank the torsion bars up very slightly to make it level. I got Pro Comp #13120 Add-A-Leaves from Amazon.com for $33.40 with free shipping. Easy and cheap way to solve the problem.

11-09-2009, 09:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
d-shizznet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	really? huh these guys?http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EX...0/?image=large I might have to give that a try, how was your ride after that? my leafs are nearly flat, haha they dont even look like they arc, actually let me go take a pic real qick to show you what I mean

11-09-2009, 09:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
d-shizznet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Mind you, this is WITH THE TOP OFF!!

11-09-2009, 10:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
dunnarunner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rockhampton Australia Posts: 38	I am afraid I am a renew the lot sort of person, I would/did replace all my springs and shocks with a 2" lift in it as well, best thing I could have done. That is just me though, and I am NO expert. Just a nut case on the loose.