4runner rear susp. Q

T-town · 09-22-2006, 10:14 PM

does anyone know what the longest (compressed) length you can run for a shock on OME 891 coils on a 3rd gen. 4runner. I'm thinkin its about 14.5 but not sure. Thanks

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ecchamberlin · 09-23-2006, 08:23 AM

Not a clue

Bump to get this guy some info

Elton · 09-23-2006, 09:31 AM

Welcome to YotaTech..... ya im lost too

HawkGT · 09-23-2006, 10:40 AM

I would love to see if someone had fully compressed and fully extended lengths for F/R stock 4runner, Tokico, OME, and OEM LC springs and struts.

T-town · 09-23-2006, 11:08 AM

I actually found that info its on sonoransteel.com, actually alot of good info regarding 4runners. heres a link: http://www.sonoransteel.com/rear_shocks.html

Elton · 09-23-2006, 11:53 AM

lol i see you did some searching and found your answer

Albuquerque Jim · 09-23-2006, 12:33 PM

Keep in mind, bumpstops are part of this equation if you want to maintain your shocks.

dragr1 · 09-23-2006, 06:32 PM

If you're going with just 891's in the rear, then maybe those 14.5 compressed length is too long. I run the LC shocks in the rear but I have 891's and 2" spacers.

SOAZtim · 09-26-2006, 02:02 PM

Why hasn't anyone tried to put coilovers on the rear of our 4runners. Seems like an easy weld on mount and you could put some coilovers on the rear and give ourselves a trick little set up.
I bet someone has tried. Must be coilbind or fitting the right travel coilover in such a small place.

SC4Runner · 09-26-2006, 02:38 PM

The lengths of the links would then be a limiting factor. :/

SOAZtim · 09-26-2006, 04:11 PM

Unless you lengthened the links, but this would cost a couple of bucks...

Or you could just go completely overboard like this!!

SC4Runner · 09-26-2006, 04:42 PM

Damn...!!

Really cool, but, kinda "stupid"... Why not just get a friggin TRUCK!! haha

Where did you find those pictures? That looks like some serious work, geeeezz..

T-town · 09-26-2006, 10:49 PM

I think that is chickens ride on desertrides.com lots and lots of work. It has to be a beast in the desert. Tim, camburg did a 4runner with coilovers on the rear. Really clean setup, coilovers were mounted on the axles and then pierced throught the floor, but they are completely sealed in a box. Camburg said they were either 14" or 16" coilovers. lots of travel.

Potomacduck · 09-27-2006, 04:15 AM

cool....................

SOAZtim · 09-27-2006, 09:44 AM

Those pics where from www.dezertrangers.com
I'm torn these days between the 4x4 and desert sites. I used to work for Donahoe and was really into the desert thing, but now I have a 4x4 and I love doing trails.
I'd never dump that amount of cash into my 4runner and make it completely impracticle, I did that with my old tacoma, but I was thinking about seeing what it would take to mount a coilover for the rear suspension. Adjustable height and valving would be nice. Its mostly a pipe dream since I really like having a vehicle that drives well!!!

09-23-2006, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
ecchamberlin Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,917	Not a clue Bump to get this guy some info __________________ Eric 2001 4Runner with stuff: http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...6&topic=1098.0

09-23-2006, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,666	Welcome to YotaTech..... ya im lost too __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

09-23-2006, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
HawkGT Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 33	Shock Length I would love to see if someone had fully compressed and fully extended lengths for F/R stock 4runner, Tokico, OME, and OEM LC springs and struts. __________________ 1999 4Runner Ltd- DP Mod, Manik Grill Guard, WAAG Taillight Guard, Yakima Railrider1 w/valance, 2.5" spacers, OME 891, 265/75/16 Terra Grapplers, Boston Acoustic 6.5" compontents, old school Soundstream amps.

09-23-2006, 11:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,666	lol i see you did some searching and found your answer __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

09-23-2006, 12:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Albuquerque Jim Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,570	Keep in mind, bumpstops are part of this equation if you want to maintain your shocks. __________________ '00 SR5, "Highlander" Dual Cases, Aisin Hubs, E-Lock'd, Cryo'd, Chromo'd, ARB'd, 315's, Sonoran Steel Bumper, Lift & UCA's, 4 Crawl 1" BL, Armored...etc. F-Toy #081 in progress Dual Cases, 30 Splines, 5.71's, E-lockers, Hydro-Assist, 37's, DOM Hendrix Chassis, 80Proof, ORS, Sonoran Steel...etc.

09-23-2006, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
T-town Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Truckee, Ca/Bozeman, MT Posts: 54	I actually found that info its on sonoransteel.com, actually alot of good info regarding 4runners. heres a link: http://www.sonoransteel.com/rear_shocks.html

09-23-2006, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	If you're going with just 891's in the rear, then maybe those 14.5 compressed length is too long. I run the LC shocks in the rear but I have 891's and 2" spacers. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

09-26-2006, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
SOAZtim Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snobsdale, SOuthern AriZona. Posts: 807	Why hasn't anyone tried to put coilovers on the rear of our 4runners. Seems like an easy weld on mount and you could put some coilovers on the rear and give ourselves a trick little set up. I bet someone has tried. Must be coilbind or fitting the right travel coilover in such a small place.

09-26-2006, 02:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,893	The lengths of the links would then be a limiting factor. :/ __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

09-26-2006, 04:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
SOAZtim Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snobsdale, SOuthern AriZona. Posts: 807	Unless you lengthened the links, but this would cost a couple of bucks... Or you could just go completely overboard like this!! Last edited by SOAZtim; 09-26-2006 at 04:15 PM.

09-26-2006, 04:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,893	Damn...!! Really cool, but, kinda "stupid"... Why not just get a friggin TRUCK!! haha Where did you find those pictures? That looks like some serious work, geeeezz.. __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

09-26-2006, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
T-town Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Truckee, Ca/Bozeman, MT Posts: 54	I think that is chickens ride on desertrides.com lots and lots of work. It has to be a beast in the desert. Tim, camburg did a 4runner with coilovers on the rear. Really clean setup, coilovers were mounted on the axles and then pierced throught the floor, but they are completely sealed in a box. Camburg said they were either 14" or 16" coilovers. lots of travel. Last edited by T-town; 09-27-2006 at 09:06 PM.

09-27-2006, 04:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
Potomacduck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Market, MD Posts: 115	cool....................

09-27-2006, 09:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
SOAZtim Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snobsdale, SOuthern AriZona. Posts: 807	Those pics where from www.dezertrangers.com I'm torn these days between the 4x4 and desert sites. I used to work for Donahoe and was really into the desert thing, but now I have a 4x4 and I love doing trails. I'd never dump that amount of cash into my 4runner and make it completely impracticle, I did that with my old tacoma, but I was thinking about seeing what it would take to mount a coilover for the rear suspension. Adjustable height and valving would be nice. Its mostly a pipe dream since I really like having a vehicle that drives well!!! Last edited by SOAZtim; 09-27-2006 at 04:57 PM.

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