So for some time now my shocks have been a huge limiting factor in my droop when i flex in the rear. So i want to get new longer shocks to resolve this issue... But i'm unsure of how to check to see what length of shocks i need... I have the OME shocks now unsure of the length. But the are the ones that everyone get when they lift their 3rd gen 4runners... So any help on how to test for my now shock length would be great.

Thanks

Bobby

 

See web page below:
http://www.off-road.com/trucks4x4/ar....jsp?id=186136

 

thanks 4crawler.

 

x2 for the 4Crawler link, buttttt

Flex is overrated - it doesn't make any sense to have a gazillion miles of rear travel and then have IFS in front. The rig will handle best with a suspension that is balanced well front to rear. If anything, you want a little more travel in the rear as you have less control over where the rear wheels end up than the fronts.

The more important thing about disconnecting the shocks and cycling the suspension is to identify any OTHER binding issues - ripping a brake line is not good!

With the mounting location options under a 4Runner, I think you will find that the compressed length becomes the limiting factor and that your shocks now are probably about as good as you will get.

 

thanks tc i now you just went through this with the 4 link set up. i was hoping you would chime in.

 

TC is right--trying to fit a longer shock under there is a pain--but do-able. I am coming in at 9" of drop with 14" shocks but had to make a hoop that goes into the cabin. Droop is not the concern--it is the compression