twitchee2

I just got a new to me 02, and the rear springs are a little saggy and im sitting about 1in from the cone bump stop and it bottom outs everytime i go over a speed bump. at 130k on the clock is it time to replace them?

X-AWDriver

You answered your own question if they are bottoming out.

I figure a bit over 100k it's usually time to replace them anyway but some can hold out longer especially if nothing was ever towed.

I had 100k when I decided mine were tired and it was the right decision at the time.

904_runner

X2, id look into a new set

mikes19984x4

yep, sounds like a replaceme is needed! but just for the record, they can last much longer, as mine are the original ones and have 160k on them...previous owner never towed or off-roaded...

X-AWDriver

160k? I bet there'd be a big diff with new shocks tho'. My mom's '99 has 90k and has never seen off road or towed and mine with 30k on the OEM shocks feels much tighter.

Also new sway bar and steering rack bushings get tired by a bit over 100k too.

twitchee2

Ok well, will everything be ok if i dont replace them for a while? I have no money at the moment. Ill be towing a small waverunner trailer in a couple months thought.....that might be a issue.

flyfishexpert

I think you are fine. If you are worried about pulling your wave runner, just hitch it up and see where you stand. You need to remember your year of 4Runner sits the lowest. I do not believe you have a problem. If after you pull the trailer a couple of times and you think the ride could be improved, then go for it.

twitchee2

Well i guess ill play it by ear and see where i stand once i get home and hook up the trailer. Im away at school right now. I was really surpised to see how long the cone bumps stops were in the coil.

Jay204

I'm at 160K...still looks fine and doesnt sag. Putting a lift on soon anyway.

twitchee2

the thing that has me concerned, is if i roll over a speed bump, it comes down and bottoms out. If i stand on the hitch (~170lbs) its goes strait down to the bumps. There is literally 1/2in of up travel till it hits. is that normal? Im familiar with a 96 2wd and its got a few inches up travel before it hits. im going to go get some pics.

twitchee2

heres a few pics.


They are really close. I cant get my finger under the bumps
Is this normal?

Kabal

I would have to say that if standing on your trailer hitch bottoms you out, you definitely have to look into replacing those rear springs. IMO there is no way your weight should even have a noticeable effect, let alone push it to the max..

mikes19984x4

dude, are those pics with a trailer hooked up??? when i pulled a 4500 lb trailer worth of scrap wood to the dump, mine weren't even that close...and with no load, i know i'm a good 6 inches, if not more away from bumpstops...

twitchee2

either the stops are really long or they are shot haha. i have a good 4in till the stops on the frame hit the axle itself.

dbcx

I got 202k on my stockers,but gettng a lift soon anyway. no sag tho

twitchee2

are my bump stops abnormally long or something? the truck sits like this

mikes19984x4

i wouldn't think the bumpstops would be abnormally long, but it does look to have some sag...just do like everyone else and get a lift...haha

desertyodaboy

I have a 2000 with about 118000 miles and the rear is shot....but I have some PP springs and new billies waiting to be installed....very excited

twitchee2

well thats my plan. unfortunately no money....i guess i get to save yay!

twitchee2

well i got some 6 month old 97 springs and i put them in today thinking my springs where just sagging. Well i put the new springs in and they were good for about a hour then its back to the same way it was before. Any ideas? does anyone have any pics of their rear bumpstops on a stock truck?