Hey wondering here? Could u put different leaf springs from diff trucks on the 88runner for like a 4' lift? And what should be better so that my back won't drag ass ,, and does anyone know what rear gear axle does the 4runner 88 come in stock??

 

Look up the chevy 63 swap, or the f-150 spring swap. They both require welding the hangers in a different position.

 

You can also look up the Zuk Mod which is very popular in the 4runner crowd. Ive heard of f-150 hybrid springs which use Toyota main leaf and F-150 supplemental leafs... thus no welding.... As for the gear ratio.. look at your door tag it should have a code on it like a g144 etc. then look that code up here...
http://www.brian894x4.com/Gearratiosanddiffs.html On the 88 the tag could be in the engine bay i dont remember

 

Ive never heard about that hybrid pack, thats something ill have to actually look into

 

I heard about it on here but i dont remember where....

 

That's what the search is for!

 

Ya Ya ya ... i was working on it..... here ya go... pay attention to rattlewagons posts

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...g-pack-254969/

 

I read through it, i might have missed it but i dont remember it mentioning f150-toyota hybrid packs but he did say just throw in some different leaves. When he said cut them, is it just like cut them at the appropriate length with a flat edge or do you have to cut them like factory leaf?

 

That wasnt the only place ive seen that mentioned but I cant find the other posts. As far as i remember it was using 2wd ford spring pack mated to the Toyota main leaf. So you dont have to weld new perches. I will be ready to try this soon.... so i will let you know

 

Alright ill be looking forward to it! I wish i was at the stage where i could lift mine! ive been waiting for two years, and every time ive got the cash, something comes up!

 

YAY I love leaf springs. Theyre so simple and easy to work with.

Things to remember when building a hybrid pack.. Your looking for leaves that have the same thickness and close to the same arch. If the thickness/spring rates are too different, the pack wont work well.

The link that Bone collector posted, that thread was about trying to fit 51" springs in the place of 48" springs. I suggested to the guy to use his 48" main leaf with the rest of the 51" pack. Same concept applies to any other types of leafs in.. Check this handy little chart, lots of spring specs

http://littlekeylime.com/MrN/mrnimages/leaf_springs.png

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...-packs-161147/

 

sweet link rattle..... as far as my research goes... the 80-96 f150 2wd springs are 2 1/2 inches wide and and 51 inches long.... the stock toyota springs are 2 3/8 inches wide and 48 inches long.... close enough for me to give it a shot

 

84-89 rear springs are 48", but 90-95 springs are 51" long. According to that chart I posted, 80-96 ford springs are 56" long. I think its still worth playing with... Just trim the leafs to fit.

 

hhhmmmmmm guess i will have to freshen up my research... thanks

 

http://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_...996_s/1865.htm

according to this the f150 springs are 56 inches long...

 

Thanks guys I think I got it by next week I will have my truck up and running lifted with 33's on 16inch wheels just need interior and some rhino and flat black haha thanks guys very helpful!!!