Coil Spring Condition To Bump Gap Relation
 

I am looking into changing the OEM shocks on my 2001 4Runner SR5 4WD (80K miles) but am not sure about the springs. I would like to know what the rule of thumb is on these vehicles (if any) concerning the relationship of the suspension bump gap to the remaining life in the coil spring.

Thanks,

Mitchell

Do you want to lift your 4Runner?

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I really do not want to lift- just replace with OEM or equivalent shocks and coils if necessary. I was wondering if there is a measurable standard for this model (a sag exceeded point) and if the bump stop gap can be used as a sort of "go/no-go" gap indicator.

Thanks,

Mitchell

You can buy OEM from the Toyota dealer, but you won't like the price. Not sure you are going to find too many aftermarket companies offering "stock" height coils, but probably lots of shocks.

I would check with your local auto parts place and your local dealership.

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I'm also looking into stock replacements for my 98 4Runner Limited 4x4. I currently have OME all around coils/shocks and trying to go back to stock because wife does not like the height and rough ride.
I will consider aftermarket brands if they are similar to stock height (i.e. Bilstein, etc). Please any recommendations on a brand similar to stock oems for my model. Online store??? besides the dealer. Thanks.

Ok, just inquired about oem shocks and coils and you really don't want to know how much they charge. Lets just say, one shock is close to the cost of a pair of OME or Bilstein shocks

I have a set of 99 front springs with Bilstein shocks. Springs have about 60K on them and the shocks 30K.

Practically a giveaway. If you guys are interested let me know. I would charge shipping of course.

Mitchell76- I am not familiar with using that gap measurement as an indicator but perhaps someone out there is.

Show us a side view of your 4Runner and most of us can judge by the amount of gap in the wheel well from tire to bottom of fender cut whether or not your springs have "sagged". It is usually the rear springs though and not the fronts.....

You can likely get 02 springs still from a place like trdparts4u.com for a reasonable price.

If not just consider Old man Emu light dutys -probably 880s would work for you up front.

An 880 front spring setup with 890 rears would likely ride fine with appropriate shocks.

opinions vary. There are many options available here.