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Old 03-03-2008, 05:15 PM
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correct rear shocks for a 2.5" rear lift (4Runner)

I have a 1990 4Runner 4WD. Im lifting the rear with a 2.5" coil spacer and cant seem to find the correct rear lift shocks. Im planning on getting Rancho RS5000 and they only offer 0"-1" lift and 3"-4" lift. Will the 0"-1" lift work for what im doing or will I destroy them because they do not extend far enough? Also Im installing new coils to eliminate the rear sag.

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if you're going to replace rear coils why don't you get some land cruiser coils to put in the back instead of spacers and new coils? Not sure if your year uses the front or the back lc for the rear. I have a 2000 and will be using the front coils on the rear of my 4runner.
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Originally Posted by toy4weez
if you're going to replace rear coils why don't you get some land cruiser coils to put in the back instead of spacers and new coils? Not sure if your year uses the front or the back lc for the rear. I have a 2000 and will be using the front coils on the rear of my 4runner.
I agree, if you are buying new coils you should get lifted coils and lose the spacer. LC coils might be a little tall for what you are looking for though. Performance Products, Downeys, or OME would be a good bet. Also if you put longer shocks on it would probably be a good idea to extend the brake lines as the axle will be allowed to travel further away from the truck.
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Here's what ARB/OME has available. We sell a ton of their product.
http://arbusa.com/USA-Vehicle-Applic...ta-4Runner.pdf

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You want a shock that is about 14-15" long collapsed. You probably can get by with a 16" shock if you get a shock with a compression bumpstop included.
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Doestch Tech sells such a shock.
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Originally Posted by Matt16
Doestch Tech sells such a shock.
if they would ever call you back to let you know what they have available.... their customer service sucks.
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what lc coils do we get to put on a 2nd gen the front ones or the rear ones
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you need rear lc coils for the 2nd gens
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904x4Runner here are the pics of the springs i have
Attached Thumbnails correct rear shocks for a 2.5" rear lift (4Runner)-lc-rear3.jpg   correct rear shocks for a 2.5" rear lift (4Runner)-lc-rear2.jpg   correct rear shocks for a 2.5" rear lift (4Runner)-lc-rear.jpg  
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