I got the rear end of the 4Runner mostly complete. I got it from OC Off-road this morning. They did an amazing job for what little time they had the 4Runner. This setup absorbs impact far better than the stock setup. The rear vertical travel is at about 16" right now.

I still need to get everything dialed in. The rear shocks will most likely need to be revalved, but thats not a big deal.

 

Why did they put the axle on top of the springs?

James

 

You killed my Runner! Looks good, Im gonna try to make it out, but only got 6-10th off. Sucks to make a 1500 round trip in a couple days

 

Probably to control axle wrap better.

 

Looks great....I want to see you and Deathrunner bomb in the desert!!

 

I didnt kill it, I enhanced it.

The 6-10th is better than nothing


Mounting the springs under the axle will provide more room on top of the housing for additional suspension travel on compression (moot point on the 4runner since I would have to cut out the wheel well), a lower center of gravity and increased lateral stability, as well as reduced axle-wrap/wheel hop on acceleration.

I'm definatly going to have to make it out to ocotillo wells when it cools down.

 

Pinnacle, that's lookin' like a mean desert machine...

 

I'll try to get some pictures with the suspension dropped. I'm going to be painting the cage and other misc stuff this weekend.

 

I guess spring under is good for your setup, I couldn't imagine it being better for anything requiring lots of clearance. I'd hate to have to deal with the Ubolt ends breaking off. Couldn't you have done it with them flipped? or no?

Nonetheless.....looks sweet. Wish there was some desert around here to play in.

 

Looks awesome! Looking forward to seeing you in the dez this fall.

 

damn, that looks good! nice setup. can't wait to see it tearing through the desert.

 

What length are the bypasses?

Looks like a well done rig. I am not a go fast guy but that is the hardware to do it right.

Long springs get wrapped. Going under, and specifically going under with nearly vertical shocks should make gobs of travel, good rear planting and a smooth ride.

 

If you want ground clearance this setup is not for you. I dont know about the u-bolt flip. I could look in to it.

I shall be there.

The first trip on the new setup will be pismo in 3 weeks then big bear the week after.

The shocks are 2.5x18" Foxes.

 

Looks awesome! We definitely need to meet up and hit the trail soon. You're gonna spank me in the fast stuff for sure. hahahaha Your rig reminds me of that grey one we were oogling over, but your rig is a definite improvemnet on many points. Now you just need some aire bumps all around and some bypasses up front. SWEEEET!!!!

 

Probably just air bumps in the rear and bypasses in the front

Are you going on the big bear run? I'm going to try and make it to that.

 

I like the tube shackles.

Nice truck.

 

That turned out sweet!!!

 

Did you trim the fenders at all? Any rubbing? Did the springs give you some lift? Bring that thing to big bear!

 

Excellent. Looking forward to new, big-air pics!

 

You have some big shafts there sir.