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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:53 AM
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Coils & Torsion Bar Recomendations

I need some opinions on torsion bars and rear coils for my 91' 22RE 4Runner...
After researching I think I have decided on Downey for front and rear suspension. I figured, or at least have been hearing that Downey sells some pretty good stuff for Toyota's and that I could just order both from the same place. I looked up Swayaway and NWOR as well. I don't have a lift, just want to replace with better bars/springs. Anyone running Downey and are you happy with them? Do their rear coils really lift 1.5" from stock?

Any other brands you guys like or recomend?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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OME. i wouldn't recommend anything else to any body. OME has proven track records with the Dakar Rally. when i replace my suspension with SAS and coils all around, OME is where i'll buy what parts i can.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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x2 on the OME.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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Just leave the tbars stock. Aftermarket bars are just higher spring rate (ie stiffer) and make the ride and "flex" suffer accordingly.

I would go with the Eiback or PP progressive rate coils in the back. I did the Eibachs and they're great IMHO.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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Is that Old man emu?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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Yup thats old man emu, there is a guy on this board that can help you out, check out TRDparts4u.com
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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i run the OME torsions (bigger than stock but not as big as some others) and they work great-
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Old Man Emu rear coils and stock torsion bars. Torsion bars last pretty much forever. Some people have said Downey coils sag really fast. I have OME and I like them BUT...if you run the OME springs, the ride won't be good if you go with a cheap shocks like a ProComp. OME springs are very stiff and the OME shocks are soft, so together they work well.
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