Duffdog

What options for rear lift springs with a 5" or 6" lift are there for an 88 4runner. I don't want 63" chevys because you still have to use lift blocks even after all that work. I don't want any lift blocks. I would like to find some good quality 6" lift springs for my sas'ed 88 and just use longer shackles if I need more lift.

Who makes good 6" rear springs?

xxxtreme22r

????? I might have missed something, but IIRC with 63's you don't need lift blocks.

4Crawler

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Alcan can make you a set in whatever height and length you want:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/4R_suspe...gerRearSprings

Best bet is to weigh both ends of the truck and have that weight info. handy when you place the order.

And the Alcan springs flex very well:

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

What springs are in the front?

:wabbit2:

flashkl

63 chevies with a 2" add a leaf?

blake.nemitz

kartek has lift springs for 6 in. but are made for spring under aplication. why not go with all pro 6" springs?

blake.nemitz

i used trail; gear 5" with 7" shackle to level it out

Peterbuilt84

Trail Gear and All Pro both make 5" or 6" springs.

Duffdog

yeah, you still need blocks. 63"s only give 2" of lift with the weight of the 4runner on them. I have 4" lift springs in the front, so you can see why this won't work.

xxxtreme22r

why not use 2" lift chevy 63's?

Stuwy123

iTrader: (1)

63" chevy springs give more than 2" dude.
Here's mine. 3+1 leaf pack from a 1500. You can a 4+1 from a HD2500.
3" body lift. Pretty much flat stock springs.

3" body lift. 63" chevy springs. Rear located front mount, stock rear mount with 6" shackles (i'd have to check).

Duffdog

What's the distance between the top of the rear tire and the top of the wheel well cutout? On my 4runner, there's 12" distance between the top of the tire and the fender cutout. It doesn't look like you have that much in the rear, even with that body lift. I'm assuming those are 33"s?

xxxtreme22r

Not according to the pirate4x4 bible. http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...threadid=20665

yodercrawler55

Just make your own long shackles for the rear or find some long ones, you will get axle wrap if you use blocks and less flex. My neighbor beats the living piss out of his and the longer shackles are the cheapest and most effective way to go, new 6" springs wont be great on flex, same with add a leaf.

xxxtreme22r

In order to get 2" of lift out of a set of shackles they have to be about 4" longer then factory. That makes for one long shackle, then you have to deal with the major change in pinion angle. I think the best option is a set of 2" lift chevy 63's or all-pro springs that make you relocate them anyway. But I agree a standard 5-6" spring that goes into the OEM hanger etc etc isn't gonna flex very well and is gonna be harsh ride.

VANCE164

iTrader: (1)

F-150's give about 4-5 inches of lift or so ive heard and are alot more durable then the Chevys might look into them. It's what I'll be doing to the rear of my little brothers truck when he finds a set

peow130

Incorrect. Use 63" chevies from a lifted truck, with a 4 leaf pack, and you're golden.

laskt9

actually. he was correct. 63s on a 4runner only give about 2 inches. i should know. i drive one.

xxxtreme22r

peow130 has the same idea I do, use chevy 63" lifted springs. If you want 4" use 2" lift springs, if you want 5" lift use 3" lift springs, if you want 6" lift use 4" lift springs. Or the 4 leaf pack like peow mentioned as well as on pirate's 63" FAQ thread are the OEM spring non-lifted for a 2500 series with the 63's.

toyotanick

i have 5inch 63's on the rear of my pickup with the 5"ifs eliminator kit and its level and it rides great!