what is the best way to lift an old saggy 1986 4runner to above stock height in the rear?

AAL? (i heard they just wear back down to a sag over time)
Rearching? (i heard the "right way" to re arch them costs 250$ ea LEAF!!)
Shackles? (would they even do anything with old leafs?)
New leafs? (have no idea where to find them or the price)
ANY OTHER OPTIONS??? thank you ??PRICE RANGE??

 

new leafs

 

Here's another option:

http://www.gearinstalls.com/dc.htm

http://www.4x4wire.com/forums/showfl...1&fpart=1&vc=1

 

Budget:
AALs
shackel

mid price:
new springs

high price:
New LONGER springs (60"s, Deavers F47 etc)

High Zoot:
Cantilever shock mounts
Long Deavers or 4 link

Won the Lottery:
Mezzanine

 

BEST way?

Full custom 63"-68" Alcans with orbit eyes.
http://www.alcanspring.com/products.htm

 

how much lift are you looking for? either way best option is springs.

if you're looking for like 4" lift in the rear longer springs + shackles is the way to go

for like 2" of lift (over stock) you would probably be best getting stock height springs and longer shackles, or even rearching with new shackles

 

0-2" OME, 2+ 56" or 60" Alcan or Deavers...

 

yeah i wanted like 2-3". how much does each of those options cost? and any links?(what is 0-2"OME, 2+ 56" or 60" Alcan or Deavers...???)

 

you can look on the downey site and they run close to 200 bucks, not bad at all. either 2 or 3 inches.

heres the link, choose ur vehicle.

http://www.downeyoff-road.com/Suspen...nents/Menu.htm

 

thank you thats exactly what i needed. one more question though. i have sag so what would be best for cheap... shackles and those 3" downey leaves?

 

ive got kinda the same type thing, my leaves are flat and i want to lift the whole thing, so im goin with the new leaves.the shackels will lift it, maybe an inch, but truthfully, u'll get a better ride and such out of the new leaves.

 

Try these... will make your ride a TON better

http://www.trail-gear.com/rearsuspension.html in the 3" kit, add BJ spacers up front and you will sit a hair above level in the back.

 

yea. for 600 bucks. just for the back. umm. lol. i'll spend my 200 and be happy with my 3 inches.

 

How Much Does Installation Cost For Something Like This Cost? And If I Just Bought New Leafs Would I Need New Shocks Too?

 

look out for that BUMP!

 

wat about new stock leafes and longer shackles so i dont have to move the hanger position? if i did would i need new shocks? (i want 3" above stock)
links for stock leaves?

 

im just gonna sit back and watch....

 

What are you going to do to the front to match the 3" above stock, and what do you really use the truck for? 3" above stock is very different than where you are now.

 

i was going to get bj spacers up front. and its just for fooling around with in mud no rocks for me

 

Well BJ spacers will give you about 1.5", you dont want to have to touch your t-bars.... runners have a 1" sag, so 2.5" is going to be level, 3 will be over level.. so thats your call, the Downey leaves will be okay, but IMO the OME's will ride better.. Depending on how much weight you carry I would get either the Medium or the Heavy Duty OME's, and a set of 1.5" longer shackels, then the BJ spacers up front and you will ride very nice and sit close to level, if not a hair above.... If you dont do rocks, don't bother with the longer leafs.

Allpro 1.5" longer shackles are $79 and OME springs can be had for about 93 bucks.. http://www.toyotaoffroadparts.com/OL...E_lift_kit.htm

Depending on weight and use you can choose between soft or firm shocks. I would replace all 4 shocks...