will softer springs dampen my ride to be more Lexus quality? 02 sr5 4wd 4runner
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will softer springs dampen my ride to be more Lexus quality? 02 sr5 4wd 4runner
I'm interested in upgrading my suspension to softer springs and maybe better shocks. Otherwise I will be switching my ride to a plusher 1st gen LX470, tundra or sequoia for a better on road ride.
I love my 2002 4 Runner. Its gotten me everywhere. Through deep snow, mud bottoms, up 11,000 ft Sierra mountains, to the beach, and all around the Bay Area roads I drive daily on. I want to keep my Runner but I must say after the crappy asphalt streets give my back a beating in my runner. My stock suspension rides much better than my buddies 98. I do love going off road to find new campsites and really only travel up gnarly dirt roads 15 percent a year. Will a soft spring for a softer ride really compromise my off road capability? Or for my main purpose of better ride quality on my daily commute, does it make sense to upgrade the springs. I don't want a lift just a softer plusher ride.
I love my 2002 4 Runner. Its gotten me everywhere. Through deep snow, mud bottoms, up 11,000 ft Sierra mountains, to the beach, and all around the Bay Area roads I drive daily on. I want to keep my Runner but I must say after the crappy asphalt streets give my back a beating in my runner. My stock suspension rides much better than my buddies 98. I do love going off road to find new campsites and really only travel up gnarly dirt roads 15 percent a year. Will a soft spring for a softer ride really compromise my off road capability? Or for my main purpose of better ride quality on my daily commute, does it make sense to upgrade the springs. I don't want a lift just a softer plusher ride.
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You will never be happy just buy the Lexus and be done!!
So much plays into a soft ride you will be swapping parts for the next few years
Only you have any idea just what sort of ride you want
One of my Girlfriends has a 2002 4 runner 3.4 It rode so soft I thought the Suspension was completely worn out at 45,000 miles Drove another it was close to the same.
The type of tires and the pressure can really make a difference in ride
Not sure what year it was or the specs but I rode in a Lexus which seemed to have more of a harsh ride then my 92 4runner
Go figure!!
So much plays into a soft ride you will be swapping parts for the next few years
Only you have any idea just what sort of ride you want
One of my Girlfriends has a 2002 4 runner 3.4 It rode so soft I thought the Suspension was completely worn out at 45,000 miles Drove another it was close to the same.
The type of tires and the pressure can really make a difference in ride
Not sure what year it was or the specs but I rode in a Lexus which seemed to have more of a harsh ride then my 92 4runner
Go figure!!
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