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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Question Need more rear lift

So i installed the rough country 5 inch suspension lift and i used the lift coil springs that the kit came with, however the rear is still noticeably shorter than the front.what can i do to lift the rear more? Should i look into buying larger springs and if so what do you guys recommend? Please help
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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It would help to know what vehicle you are talking about.

I know its a 4runner, but knowing what Gen. would help out a lot.

I would try and lower the front first.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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good point, its a 1990 4runner

and as far as lowering the front i would like to stay away from that because i like how it sits right now and i dont want to mess with the torsion bars and have to get the front realigned again.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Get taller coils? i think they make coil spacers?
Ive heard of people using jeep XJ coils. But i dont know what it provides as far as lift.
or just do a leaf spring swap
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BoredOutnJackdUp
or just do a leaf spring swap
Yah thats what ive been leaning towards because of the simplicity it provides and i have so much more control over my ride height.

For those who know, does leaf springs make the ride much rougher and does it truly get less flex?
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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How much higher is the front than the rear?

What size tires are you running/planning to run?
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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not much maybe an inch higher, and i have 33 inch super swampers on it
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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Well, if I were you I would just lower the front then.

Getting an alignment will be cheaper then doing a rear leaf swap.

It will also ride better with some of the stress off of the t-bars. Especially if you have cranked them up already.
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