Notices
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd/3rd gen pickups, and 1st/2nd gen 4Runners with IFS

coils in the front

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 02:05 PM
  #1  
Eddie_watkins's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
coils in the front

I have a 93 4runner 2wd
and I was curious how hard would it be to throw some coil spring on the front A-arms and what are good coils to get on a budget ? I have the ranch rs5000 shocks up front. and stock shocks and coils in the back
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:11 PM
  #2  
iliketoyota's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Why? And it would have to be all custom fabricated.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:14 PM
  #3  
Eddie_watkins's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by iliketoyota
Why? And it would have to be all custom fabricated.
well I'm looking for ways to improve my suspension on a budget. I'm a 16 year old kid and I don't have much income. but I do know a little bit about trucks and fabricating and I'm just trying to find easy ways to enhance my suspension. if I had enough money I would have long travel and the whole 9 yards. but do you have any suggestions ?
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:29 PM
  #4  
BeMiceElf's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 483
Likes: 0
If you're on a budget, this is probably not the direction you want to go in.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 03:34 PM
  #5  
Eddie_watkins's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by BeMiceElf
If you're on a budget, this is probably not the direction you want to go in.
I know suspension is costly , believe me haha. but I'm always looking for things to improve would you have any suggestions ?
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:27 PM
  #6  
BeMiceElf's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 483
Likes: 0
If you looking for long travel, search for blazeland. Great bang for the buck from what I read. If you are looking for something cheaper than that, search for ball joint spacers or just leave it stock. That's about it for this generation ifs.
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 04:37 PM
  #7  
MudHippy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,106
Likes: 27
Shouldn't a 2WD 4Runner be called a 2Runner?
Reply
Old Jan 21, 2013 | 05:41 PM
  #8  
ThatGuy1295's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,746
Likes: 6
From: 46 50' 36.82'' N 122 19' 41.01'' W
Shouldn't a 2WD 4Runner be called a 2Runner?
Yes of coarse .

well I'm looking for ways to improve my suspension on a budget. I'm a 16 year old kid and I don't have much income. but I do know a little bit about trucks and fabricating and I'm just trying to find easy ways to enhance my suspension. if I had enough money I would have long travel and the whole 9 yards. but do you have any suggestions ?
There are no quick junk yard tricks, if thats what your asking. Its a big deal, and even if you do it, it will still be a 2wd with road suspension thats not worth even discussing. Move on to something practical if your on a budget.. Thats all Ive got for ya.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:09 AM
  #9  
Pat8942's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: Deming,NM
Cheaper to buy a different truck.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:44 AM
  #10  
MudHippy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,106
Likes: 27
Originally Posted by ThatGuy1295
...it will still be a 2wd with road suspension thats not worth even discussing.
Actually, it's already a 2WD with offroad suspension(same Hi-Trac IFS as a 4WD 4Runner, just no front axle). And adding coils(or coil-overs) instead of(or with) torsion bars wouldn't necessarily change that.
Reply
Old Jan 22, 2013 | 06:26 PM
  #11  
ThatGuy1295's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,746
Likes: 6
From: 46 50' 36.82'' N 122 19' 41.01'' W
Actually, it's already a 2WD with offroad suspension(same Hi-Trac IFS as a 4WD 4Runner, just no front axle). And adding coils(or coil-overs) instead of(or with) torsion bars wouldn't necessarily change that.
Agreed.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
88sasturbotoy
Axles - Suspensions - Tires - Wheels
3
Jan 30, 2026 01:57 PM
sandyota
84-85 Trucks & 4Runners
18
Feb 4, 2021 11:16 AM
Sleaker
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
17
Aug 26, 2020 06:03 AM
terminator
Misc Stuff (Vehicle Related)
3
Jul 27, 2015 07:13 PM
Vargntucson
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
0
Jul 4, 2015 12:15 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:08 PM.