95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners 4th gen pickups and 3rd gen 4Runners

rear coils or k&n filter?

Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:09 AM
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Be advised that for some models, Toyota had a recall on the rear springs. You might be able to get your dealer to replace them for free. The only thing is that I am not sure if its applicable to both 2nd and 3rd gens.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bike4miles
Do what I did. Buy the spings and get a cheep $15 cone filter on ebay! The cone filter works way way better than the $50 K&N drop in filter (beleve me, I have one) and even did more than my Magnafolw mufler! Only drawback is that you willneed to fabicate a brackett to suport the intake after you pull out the air box.
sounds good miles, by the way what size tires are you running and did you need to change the gears out?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Emurunner
sounds good miles, by the way what size tires are you running and did you need to change the gears out?
My tires are 31X10.5 or 31X10.5, can't remember which. Eather way, stock gering is fine.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver
I see sooo many 2nd gens around town with very droopy rear ends and it boggles my mind that the owners of these Runners keep driving around like that like it's not obvious.
i just think people don't notice. my dad's '90 sags and every time i go home i point it out and he says he just can't see it. it's funny, i remember back when my dad bought i new and i was like 12 or so and thought it looked funny with the sag, but he didn't believe me then, and he doesn't believe me now. i keep waiting for him to want to get rid of it so i can add it to my collection. it's the cleanest '90 i've ever seen.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Emurunner
ive heard a lot of good things about downy hd coils, but will i have to buy new shocks to get optimal travel? also whats a good rim that doesnt cost too much? i was originally thinking about the black teel wheels but i dont like them on my white runner.
Yes, new shocks are needed after the new coils are installed because it is in fact a lift and the old shocks will be colse to topped out. That's not to say you can't run your old shocks for a while but you really won't get the full benefit untill you do. Check this thread I made. Has some really good info on installation and ride before and after:1.5 HD Coils
Also, here are some of the pics:


And before/after flex *note, no flex improvement untill after new shocks were installd:

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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Miles, what model skyjackers are you running?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Miles, what model skyjackers are you running?
They are Nitrogens but I don't know any more than that. They were $50 each. Just had the parts guy pick the size.
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Here is a picture:
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by bike4miles
Yes, new shocks are needed after the new coils are installed because it is in fact a lift and the old shocks will be colse to topped out. That's not to say you can't run your old shocks for a while but you really won't get the full benefit untill you do. Check this thread I made. Has some really good info on installation and ride before and after:1.5 HD Coils
Also, here are some of the pics:


And before/after flex *note, no flex improvement untill after new shocks were installd:

thats a definate impovovement over stock i think ill go with something similar.
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