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Mar 12, 2010 | 09:02 AM

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chubbydude

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Well since your truck looks mint you may get away with doing a spring swap without a sawzall. To free the original springs most people would have to cut the U-bolts and spring bolts to free them, depending on the rust condition.

Yes some of the executions of the Zuk-mod do look a bit ghetto. I personally have custom made top and bottom mounts. The factory springs are excellent compared to later model trucks 96+, they just need a little assistance. Sagged factory leafs and 125 lb coils ride the best. You still need to make sure you do not have harsh shocks as well for the best ride.

Mar 12, 2010 | 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 89silverpu

I see what you mean about everything saying 1988 leaf springs, I've been searching around trying to find an 89 specific, and haven't found anything. But I'm almost 100% positive that the 88's will fit. 86-95 stuff is usually compatible on a vast majority of stuff, not much changed on the chassis or drivetrains. Check out JCwhitney.com, they have stock replacement springs for 86-95 trucks/4runners (though not specific to 88) for a good deal and they are stock height springs.

Since there was a break between 4Runner and pickup generations in '89, that is why a lot of places list '84-'88 since that works for pickups and 4Runners. In '89, pickup rear springs got longer, but the '89 4Runner springs are the same as '88 and earlier. In '90 they switched to the rear linked/coil suspension.
- http://4x4spot.com/misc__spring_information.htm