INsr5runner

I just called ARB, and they said since the current springs are made for the Prado, and not the 4runner, there is nothing you can do to even out the "ass high" look of using their coils.

they said that using spacers with them is a BAD idea too...

I know that tons of people here are using spacers with them. How much spacer lift did you use just to even out the lift? I don't want my front end to be lower than my rear!

Also, they said that they are in the midst of working on a 2" coil lift that is specifically made for our rigs...

thanks for the help
~Mike

ps. I have a 2000 Sr5, 4WD V6 and I have medium OME coils

Gene

I had the HD springs. I hated the ass high look so I added a 1" spacer. It was perfect. You could do that or get some coil-overs - if you have the $$$. That's probably your best bet.

Mad Chemist

INsr,

I'm in the same boat, have the OME set-up for the back, and am probably going with OME + 1" cornbred spacer for the front. I develop a facial twitch thinking about droping 700.00 bucks for coilovers, maybe later down the road. My impression is that the smaller the spacer, the better, that is to say, a 1.5" coil/shock lift with a 1" spacer will give you a better ride than a 2.5" spacer. The spacer preloads the spring, giving you a worse ride. Anyways, I'm probably going to order the OME + spacer this week.

White SR5

Cornbred spacer? Hehe, I just hope it's not made from cornmeal like cornbread is. Maybe it's a Cornfed spacer? No... chickens are cornfed, couldn't be that, could it?


Zach

RTdawgs

i think several, including myself, will totally disagree.

Mad Chemist

I'm saying (based on my limited understanding of what I've read, not personal experience, so don't get your panties in a bunch, I'm not pretending to be an expert on this) that if given a choice between:

A) 1.5" shock/coil lift + 1" inch spacer

OR

B) 2.5" spacer, stock coil and shock


Option A would give a better ride. Both give 2.5" lift at the end of the day. For those of you that disagree, please feel free to tell me why I'm wrong.

RTdawgs

i like a ride that is stiffer than stock. but you know what, everyone likes their truck to ride different. you should refrain from using words like better and worse becuase they are arbitrary. i personally liked my old ride with a spacer, but others might not have. but most people, prefer the stiffer ride quality after a lift compared to the squishy ride of the stock IFS.

and by the way, i dont wear panties

TDiddy

I'm surprised that ARB would not recommend using spacers when they sell them for that application.

Incidentally, for those that don't have OME's yet but will, you'll notice that there are stickers on the rear coils indicating which side they should be installed. The fronts don't have any stickers. I e-mailed ARB and they confirmed that the rears are side specific, but the fronts are not.

INsr5runner

as was I. They even said no to the idea of using trim packers(which AllOtherNames recommended) The guy just said there was nothing I could do about it. Come to think of it, he was pretty rude considering I just bought their producT! that sucks because everyone else has had a pleasant experiencce with ARB...

RTdawgs

hes wrong. spacers WILL fix the problem. try putting 2 5mm trim packers in there when you install, might be level after that. only $5 a piece or something, or i can get you a sweet deal on some if you want them. email me.

Mad Chemist

I didn't realize ARB made spacers either- anyone know what they're made out of? I'm leaning towards a 1" Revtek to even things out.

INsr5runner

How much are the Revtek's? I didn't know revtek made spacers! wow we are learning new things everday!

Mad Chemist

The 1" system for the front is ~80.00. They also mak Diff. drop spacers, and full kits as well. The spacer is supposed to be some super-hard plastic, I've heard they're more durable than Daystars.

Check out:

http://www.revtekindustries.com/toyota_susp.asp

INsr5runner

excuse my ignorance, but what does a Diff Drop do?

Mad Chemist

No worries- I'm still figuring all this out as well. When you perform a suspension lift on your vehicle, whether its by adding spacers and/or changing coils and shocks, you change the angle of the CV joint. On 3rd generation 4-runners, they have ADD (automatic disconnecting differential), basically means the CV's and everything else in the front end are always turning, even when you're not in 4WD. So, when you do a lift, and put the CV at a harsher angle, you run the risk of ruining your CV boots then CV joints themselves. The way to get around this is by adding spacers to the differential, which return the CV joints to close to their original angle. The spacers are a good idea, relatively easy to install, and are not expensive (30.00 from Revtek).

Mad Chemist

See below for more diff. drop info:


http://www.pmibags.com/Ryan/diffdrop.html

RTdawgs

theyre very tiny spacers made initially to level out springs that were higher/lower on the same axle. but if you stack them, you can get some lift. they come in 5mm or 10mm for most coils, but only 5mm for front 4R coils.

look on my site under OME for pics.

RTdawgs

awesome page!!!