84-85 Trucks & 4Runners 2nd gen pickups and 1st gen 4Runners with solid front axles

oem replacement fron springs?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 02:45 PM
  #1  
deserttoy84's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: san diego
oem replacement fron springs?

Does anyone knwo where i can get replacement springs with like 1 inch of lift?? i just want the springs to have a slight upward arch instead of a downward ark when there sitting with the wieght of the vehicle on em. I dont really need a full 3 inch suspension lift(dont want to put all those arm extensions and stuff on). just something slighty higher then stock ride height(whatever that is) im down to like 2 inche of travel now and its like driving a go kart with no suspension.

thanks
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 03:02 PM
  #2  
Marc P's Avatar
Contributing Member
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 2,724
Likes: 0
From: Santee, CA
Check with Mikey (wifesaysimadumbass) he will have some springs available in the next couple weeks from his 4runner.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 05:37 PM
  #3  
LUV24BY's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 442
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix, AZ
Originally Posted by deserttoy84
Does anyone knwo where i can get replacement springs with like 1 inch of lift?? i just want the springs to have a slight upward arch instead of a downward ark when there sitting with the wieght of the vehicle on em. I dont really need a full 3 inch suspension lift(dont want to put all those arm extensions and stuff on). just something slighty higher then stock ride height(whatever that is) im down to like 2 inche of travel now and its like driving a go kart with no suspension.

thanks
If the springs from wifesaysimadumbass aren't what you are looking for, I suggest checking out this place: http://www.alcanspring.com/

I don't have any personal experience with them, I only know what is on the website. However, from what I have heard they make springs specifically to what you want and I can't see a 1-2" lift being tough to fill.

John
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 06:49 PM
  #4  
4Crawler's Avatar
Contributing Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 10,822
Likes: 34
From: SF Bay Area, CA
OME also has a nice 2" lift spring (http://www.arbusa.com/)

They'll hardly look like a lift at all. This '85 has the OMEs with like a 30-31" tire:

Reply
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 08:11 PM
  #5  
deserttoy84's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: san diego
do u have a link to the springs for just the front(that link isnt very descriptive, just says they have leafsprings??? i will do the rear but they dont need it as bad. 2 inch would be fine. woudl i need to do any exntension on any parts or worry about axle angle with those springs? ome is pretty much what i was looking for.

Last edited by deserttoy84; Mar 2, 2007 at 08:13 PM.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 08:17 PM
  #6  
4Crawler's Avatar
Contributing Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 10,822
Likes: 34
From: SF Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by deserttoy84
do u have a link to the springs for just the front(that link isnt very descriptive, just says they have leafsprings??? i will do the rear but they dont need it as bad. 2 inch would be fine. woudl i need to do any exntension on any parts or worry about axle angle with those springs? ome is pretty much what i was looking for.
Just click on Products, the Suspension the the Dakar Leaf Springs:
- http://www.arbusa.com/emu_dakar_leaf_springs.php

The fit everything stock, usually don't need to do anything but install them.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2007 | 09:33 PM
  #7  
deserttoy84's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: san diego
i did and it just tells you about their springs. nothing about ordering
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 07:21 AM
  #8  
4Crawler's Avatar
Contributing Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 10,822
Likes: 34
From: SF Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by deserttoy84
i did and it just tells you about their springs. nothing about ordering
Then click on "Find A Dealer" and see where that goes:
- http://www.arbusa.com/dealers/index.php
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:17 AM
  #9  
deserttoy84's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 861
Likes: 0
From: san diego
I found this website that carrys them from pretty cheap.

http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html

it doesnt say that they have a 2 inch lift, but im assuming thats what it is because that all ive seen ome offer

Last edited by deserttoy84; Mar 3, 2007 at 08:18 AM.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2007 | 08:52 AM
  #10  
4biker's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 441
Likes: 0
From: Pleasant Grove, Utah
I found this website that carrys them from pretty cheap.

http://www.rocky-road.com/4runner.html

it doesnt say that they have a 2 inch lift, but im assuming thats what it is because that all ive seen ome offer
I've used Rocky Road Outfitters for a few lift kit options in the past. They're really helpful if you just give them a call - he may even have some different options for you to consider. BTW, I put an OME suspension systems on one of my old jeeps - best money I ever spent! Made the washboards feel like the highway.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
TURBOrunnerNM
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
4
Jul 22, 2015 11:01 AM
cars-guy
Pre 84 Trucks
1
Jul 11, 2015 07:51 PM
horunner1x
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
10
Jul 10, 2015 06:33 AM
Nickdigg
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
1
Jul 7, 2015 06:04 AM
toyoda8488
84-85 Trucks & 4Runners (Build-Up Section)
2
Jul 5, 2015 10:18 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:47 PM.