I posted a while back about coil spacers, but I have since decided to go with new coils altogether to lift the back of my 95 runner. My question is that if i get 2" progressive coils and also add something like 2" coil spacers, what will I have to worry about regarding the control arms or panhard rod? All Pro offroad sells 5" lift springs too. I don't do much offroad driving, so I'm trying to figure out what I will need to change in my suspension that is absolutely necessary to prevent problems with new springs. Any input is greatly appreciated..thanks

 

All you need is the Downey 1.5" HD lift spings to get it just above level in the rear. Spacers will make it ver tall. You could also go with the Performance Products 1" lift springs.

 

Don't put spacers on Progressive Coils. It will preload the coils and make the ride very harsh.

 

The spacers in this case will not have any impact on the progressive rate as the coil will still do all it was doing before, it just now has a doughnut on top.

4" of rear lift is a lot in stock trim.

I have about that much rear lift with mild, very mild torsion bar cranking.

For $20 you can run two short side 80's series cruiser coils and how have to worry about the spacer reseating when you flex.

If you lift 4 or more inches, you should get a panhard drop and some longer control arms. If you lift more than 5 or so inches, you should really make sure your driveshaft is long enough if you wheel it.

I ran a 3" Downey rear set-up with a slight torsion bar crank and I thought it was level.

Right now I am at 16" rim to fender in the front and the rear all the way around including a 1" bodylift and I think it is level, or close to it.

 

hey i got some questions about the downey coils and spacers. first of all how much does each one cost? Now i can't decide if i just want to get the springs for now along with new shocks and tires or if i should go for the spacers at the same time. i don't want to buy new shocks and then get the spacers and have to buy more shocks. and do you guys know how much they each cost? thanks

 

The coil kit is $150 or so.

The spacer kit is $125 or so. At least it was when I bought my kit some time ago.

I have spacers, 1" longer than stock shocks and much longer shocks that I ran with the 3" kit for sale in the other forum if you are interested. Someone is in line for the spacers, but PM me.

 

so where would i find all 4 shocks that are long enough to run with the 3" lift?

 

The measurement in the rear should be smaller. Mine is about 1.25" lower in the rear (wheel to fender) and confirmed it with a level on the roof that it sits level.