Cutting Coils
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Cutting Coils
Hey guys,
I have a 97 4Runner with the 3.4, Auto, 4X4 and Locked. It has a relatively low 136K on the ticker and runs great.
But i have the saggy butt syndrome. The previous owner replaced the shocks with crappy Monroes but they are only 25K old. I am on an extreme budget here so this is what I will need help with.
I do want a lift, but a typical 2" all the way around is fine with me. I was thinking a combinitation of Tundra Coils for the front and LCs in the rear but cutting coils down to the right size.
I come from a Mustang background and we cut coils all the time with little to no side effects. It was not uncommon to take 1-2 coils out from the front to get a 2" drop.
What are the options that I have for stock Toyota junk yard coils that could be cut for the right amount of lift?
Thanks,
Paul
I have a 97 4Runner with the 3.4, Auto, 4X4 and Locked. It has a relatively low 136K on the ticker and runs great.
But i have the saggy butt syndrome. The previous owner replaced the shocks with crappy Monroes but they are only 25K old. I am on an extreme budget here so this is what I will need help with.
I do want a lift, but a typical 2" all the way around is fine with me. I was thinking a combinitation of Tundra Coils for the front and LCs in the rear but cutting coils down to the right size.
I come from a Mustang background and we cut coils all the time with little to no side effects. It was not uncommon to take 1-2 coils out from the front to get a 2" drop.
What are the options that I have for stock Toyota junk yard coils that could be cut for the right amount of lift?
Thanks,
Paul
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I haven't heard anyone doing this on a 4runner.
I am pretty sure that the fronts will not able to be cut. However the rears might be able to be. If you can find the small-wrapped coils, then you'd be okay. Or, why not just get some 2" poly spacers around if you're on a budget?
I am pretty sure that the fronts will not able to be cut. However the rears might be able to be. If you can find the small-wrapped coils, then you'd be okay. Or, why not just get some 2" poly spacers around if you're on a budget?
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Thanks for the help guys. I think the Tundra TRD 2X4s will be perfect for the front. Would 97-98 LC coils do the trick in the back without cutting? The rear is sagging like crazy currently.
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If you are going to be looking at the tundras up front and you want to just be level, go with the OME 890's. You can find them in the classifieds on here quite often for a decent price. With a 97 sagging you will achieve more that 2 inches of lift from the sag position, but it will not be too high by any means.
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Thanks guys! I appreciate all the input. I will either do the OME or LC coils. I am going to study that one ginormous thread on the Tundra/OME setup.
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