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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 10:53 AM
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Suspension to Take Corners to the MAX

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I am new here to this forum and i was wondering what is the best suspension setup to take on corners to the max. I don't do off roading but i love taking corners really fast. What suspension setup, what tires are good, what rims are good, and any other great ideas?? If you guys can leave some helpful information and some pictures that would be great. *Merry Xmas*
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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Forgot to leave what year i drive. I have a 1999 4runner sr5. So if someone can let me know what is the best setup to take on all the corners or like mountain corners that would be great. Thanks
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 11:30 AM
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Best setup is as follows:

something other than an SUV
light weight
low springs
low profile tires
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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low unsprung weight, low cg, rear wheel drive aka 3 series
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 11:41 AM
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I would get something lower to the ground. Ever considered a Supra? MR2? A car would generaly be a good idea.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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a roll cage.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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For your '99, I would go with the following:

Bilsteins HD Shocks
PP lowering springs by H&R
Addco sway bars front and rear
Energy Suspension greasable bushings for the sway bars
Softer compound tires (I like the way my Geolanders handle on the street.)

Good luck.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 02:49 PM
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Best mod you can make, as already suggested, is to replace the ENTIRE VEHICLE with a Sports car.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Wow, 4runner+fast corners= short life span for you and your truck. Can you say roll over?

Last edited by rngrchad; Dec 25, 2005 at 03:17 PM.
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Old Dec 25, 2005 | 08:55 PM
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i came from driving a miata that had a race suspension, and made the transition to the 4runner very easily, I use the Brake pedal, no suspension mod can beat that.
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