YOTA666

Hey, I just finished SASing my 88 4runner with the v6. I used 5"HD springs in the front and 5" springs in the back. Is it normal for the front to be like 2 inches higher then the back??? It almost looks like the things came pre sagged haha...

Just thought i'd see if anybody else has experienced the same problem?

Only thing i can think of to correct it is take a couple leaves out of the front pack, or block the rear/make longer shackles.. I dont see why i should need to do this though..

Thanks alot guys, ill get some pics on here once i get a comp capable of uploading pics haha.

KODE

depends how your shackle angle is set. the HD front springs have a higher spring rate so it will be stiff unless you have a front bumper and a winch, or a v8 engine.

SLOWBOOST

if your still having problems with your springs, id be willing to trade you for my regular 5"tg springs. pm me if your interested.

dropzone

iTrader: (6)

that is why T-G and most people recommend that you install 1" higher lift springs in the rear. I did 4" up front and 5" springs in the rear.

the 5" HD springs are more for heavier v-6's like a 4.3 or a v-8 swap.

86Toyrunna

x2... i call it the trailgear-cali-rake. i dont know about the hd springs but my standard tg 5in springs were about the same on my runner, rougly 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 in higher in front with no gear in the back but its been like 9 months now and the front has settled so that its pretty close to level, im hopeing that with a front bumper and winch it will really level nicely.

ScottyC

iTrader: (1)

The HD 5" springs are designed for heavier V8s and V6s(like a cast iron Buick V6). Not necessarily the 3.0L. What you have is a 4" pack with an extra leaf added. Pull the leaf below the military wrap leaf and it will be a 4" spring and level out the ride.

grant526

I don't know how similar the Trailgear HD springs are to the SuperLift HD's, but mine sagged so bad with my bumper and winch that i had to add 2" shackles to level the truck! (within 2 years of install) I bought 4.5"HD Springs and am ready to replace them. They are to soft, plus i need to move my axle forward to clear my 33s better. Currently, with the springs and shackles, the truck sits with a slight rake when it's empty, but when I load the back with camping gear, it settles to near level.

I've been looking at the TrailGear 5HD's or Marlins to replace mine, but haven't heard much about either. . .

derrik86

just drive it.. i had the 5"hd with a 4cyl 5 spd no winch nothing heavy and the front end sagged soo much it nose dived like no other.. and also they tell u to weld the little peice of steel on the spring perch(bad idea) it will then sag to the passanger side.. take the steel plate off and let the springs break in then check the sagging again.

87xcabsas

i know this thread is from a few years ago, but do you happen to remember how far u moved the leaf spring mounts? i have a set of trail gear 5" springs im ready to install but cant figure out where i need to relocate them to. ive read the front hanger needs to be moved foward some, and also read for the rear leaf spring the front mount needs forward so far and the rear shackle mount needs to go back so far. i just need the numbers fellas. no one can seem to help me out here haha