emptyd

Do I need to cut-down or eliminate the "rubber cone" inside the rear coils before installing my new OME 891 Coils & N86 Shocks? I do not have limiting straps yet.

I am installing them on a 2000 4Runner, and I've read differing reports on this subject. By the way, what is the purpose of these things?

Thanks all,
Matt

TDiddy

Hey Matt,

I believe those cones serve as bump stops.

Here's some info from Schaefer's site:

"The 3 1/2" Daystar competition style bump stops, Part #KU09014BK and my custom adapters are exactly the same as the stock rear bump stops found on a 1996-1998 4Runner. I was able to create a new part that is significantly better and costs less than the stock Toyota parts. If you do not want to make any parts and are simply looking for a bolt on solution, order 1996-1998 4Runner stock rear Toyota bump stops. This only applies to 1999+ 4Runners. If you have a 1996-1998 you are all set. This is needed due to the fact that the Cornbred spacers require you to remove the center isolator cones from the rear springs. The isolator cones are the REAL bump stops in the 99+ 4Runners."

emptyd

Tom,

It sounds as though I don't need to touch them unless I am going to go with the Cornbread spacers. Since I am only installing the OME rear set I should be OK(?).

Thanks for your help.
Matt

TDiddy

Yep, I'd say you are fine leaving them as is.

ravencr

I've cut mine down twice for two different reasons. The first time I had to install the Air Lift Outback 1000 kit in my 1998. Then this time around on my 1997, I cut the bottom two parts off, because they will hit just before the bumpstops on the frame will hit. I've been getting some major flexing to the point of too much so far, since I've done this, so I'm going to have to resort to some fendering trimming, but that's okay with me. The more flex the better.

Chris