O.K. I did search this already, but I have one question. I'm going to do the Downey HDs on the back, and possibly the spacer up front on my 93 4Runner 4WD. Also I will be installing Bilsteins . If I do this will I have to make any other mods besides the fuel line extension, and installing the above parts? Any mods at all? I have never done any suspension mods before so I have no experience. I will have a mechanic buddy of mine help, but I want to know what I'll be getting myself into. Allot of times people will say, 'just slap 'em on and you're done'. But you really also need to move this, and adjust this and buy these parts too, and add these brackets ...you get the idea. Thanks in advance.

 

Downey kit includes everything for the rear from what I have heard... I went with OME (Old Man Emu) coils and BJ spacers.

BJ Spacers: http://www.sdori.com/spacerinstall.htm

You don't need a fuel line extension, unless you are doing a body lift.

 

you may want to extend the brake lines.

 

Oops, I ment break line extention, not fuel . Thanks for the info.

 

I'm not sure if the bilstein's allow anymore articulation than stock, but I would think they would allow at least a little. If you're going to flex that suspension past it's stock abilities then I'd extend the brake line. It's not real hard and I would want the "know for sure" feeling that my brake line is long enough and won't rip.

 

FYI, the downey HD rear kit comes with the rear brake line extension.

 

Alright. I have been doing allot of searching on these forums on this...and besides my eyes burning I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing here. I'm really just looking to raise the arse of the 4Runner, not looking for a lift really. If I get both then cool. Mainly this is a street runner. We do live in BFE Colorado though and even though we may not be planning on 4 wheeling, sometimes you end up doing some just to get to someones house . With the snow on the roads we end up using 4WD at highway speeds. And to crawl up our steep rutted dirt drive-way in the winter. Are Downeys and Bilsteins the best route to go? I drive sports cars too and love sticking to the road and don't mind the harsh rides. I think stiffining the ride would be great on the 4Runner hence the Bilsteins. I just want to make sure Downeys and Bilsteins are the way to go. Also, if I'm replacing the rear coils and 4 shocks should I make any changes to the front too? If so what should I go with? Sorry to drag this out, but I need to get this done by next week, and I have been searching the forums for days, and can't seem to convince myself on what to do.

Thanks!!

 

What? No love? Just answer the question! You don't want to see a guy cry do you

 

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The only thing you can really do to the front is balljoint spacers.

 

Based on your description I think that the Bilsteins all the way around and the Downey rear springs sound just about right for your intended usage. Go for it, and let us know how it turns out!

 

If the rear ends up too high, you could always crank up the torsion bars on the front a little, especially since you don't mind a little stiffer ride. I did it on my '93 p-up for leveling purposes.