This is my first post, so please beat me up early so I can learn the do's and dont's. I have just purchased a 1996 4Runner SR5 4x4. Love the truck. Love the 4x4. Love that it gets better than the 8 MPG that my K3500 Chevy crew cab gets (Chevy now only tows trailer and gets out for breakfast on occasion). Hate the rear end "sag". I know there are many posts regarding this, but sometimes too much info is a bag thing. For now I am going to keep the suspension stock, but I do need to get rid of the sag. What is the best way to get an extra inch or two without replacing the rear shocks (they are new) and safely handle the weight of the camping gear I haul around (inside and on roof rack).

Thanks in advance for any help, advice or thoughts.

 

there was a TSB a year or two ago that replaces the rear coils, i'd check to see if your 4Runner qualifies for it. or had it done? If that doesn't work, then look into getting some spacers. Revtek or Cornfed would do the trick-

 

other wise pop in pair of rear coil spacers. Like Cornfed or Daystar

 

I had the TSB done and the truck still rode like crap. I finally got an OME lift myself which rides WAY better than stock but if you want to keep the truck pretty stock then I would either get some OME rear coils like a set of 890s (but the rear will ride slightly higher than the front when unloaded) or even better find a set of airbags to level out the suspension when towing (use a spacer to level springs first, then use airbags).

Like these (they will fit even though they say 98+):
http://www.suspensionconnection.com/...T.html#ITEMIMG
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEDW%3AIT

 

the TSB was for stability and control not sagging. Those coils they replace them with are crappier then the stock ones, I say spend $130 and get yourself a set of OME's or some from Performance Products to fix the sag.

 

OME 906's or Performance Products 1" lift coils.

 

The OME 906's are probably the best choice for a bone stock ride (they should sit totally level under most towing/loading conditions). The 890's will sit a bit high in the rear but would look level when towing.

 

What other reason do you need to go ahead and lift it now
As other have said could go with a new set of rear springs but at the cost of it mine as well get longer ones and do the lift now. Or guess the other 2 options that come to mind are to use spacers for the rear say 1" or so or go with airbags (Air Lift) both of which would be well under 100.00 bucks. the Air Lift maybe a good choice since you mentioned hauling heavy loads on occasion and you can just air up the bags more when needed. I currenly run them on mine and happy with them and I also have 3" longer rear springs with my lift setup. I usually air it up when haukling my motorcycle to the dealer for work or just to take it with me on vacations.
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