yeah the 881 coils wont hold weight very well, but they are perfect for a stock front end and allow great flex especially without the sway bar. i just went from 881 to 883(same length) to hold up all the weight i added.

 

I think on the ARB website there is a listing for the actual length/height of each spring.If I recall, the 890 was slightly taller than the 891, but the 891 was rated for a much heavier load? Does that sound about right?
I am really happy with my 890s and 10mm spacers, but I might add another spacer to each side for a slight rake.
Would I need to extend the rear brake lines in that case?

 

You are right about the 891s not being as tall as the 890s, but since the 891s don't compress as much as the 890s once the weight of the truck is on them, they sit about the same as the 890s. Once extra weight is added, the 891s will sit higher.

I didn't need longer brake lines with my 891s, but with the 10mm trim packers w/ your 890s, I would guess it would be a good idea for you (if not necessary). It would suck to tear a line off and loose all your fluid and have no brakes out on the trail.

 

yep. There is a local hydraulic shop i will check to see what they can make for me.

 

I have seen a little inconsistancy with the 881's. My friends 2000 Tacoma sat level with my 4runner with stock suspension. With an arb bumper on 881's his taco is an inch higher than my stock 4runner with 881s. Both trucks are V6s. 882s gave me 1.75" over the 881s. The 881s performed great, just didn't yield much lift. I would have stayed with them but am will be adding a winch bumper soon.

 

This is the info that I received from 4x4 Connection when I asked what amount of lift I could expect on my 2000 4runner. Earlier years sit higher from the factory than the new years. Most 99s sit the highest (about 1" higher)

OME Info: "I am giving you the approximate lift heights, your exact amount of lift will vary slightly depending on the condition of your current springs. The front heights are respectively: 880=1.25", 881=1.75" & 882=2.25" and the rears are: 906=2.0", 890=2.75" & 891=3.0" . The 882's are not an ARB/ OME recommended fit, but our experience has shown that they work well with some applications. " (info given from 4X4 Connection)

More info from Sonoran Steel http://www.sonoransteel.com/front_coil-springs.html