Hey guys,

I have a 97 4Runner with the 3.4, Auto, 4X4 and Locked. It has a relatively low 136K on the ticker and runs great.

But i have the saggy butt syndrome. The previous owner replaced the shocks with crappy Monroes but they are only 25K old. I am on an extreme budget here so this is what I will need help with.

I do want a lift, but a typical 2" all the way around is fine with me. I was thinking a combinitation of Tundra Coils for the front and LCs in the rear but cutting coils down to the right size.

I come from a Mustang background and we cut coils all the time with little to no side effects. It was not uncommon to take 1-2 coils out from the front to get a 2" drop.

What are the options that I have for stock Toyota junk yard coils that could be cut for the right amount of lift?

Thanks,

Paul

 

I haven't heard anyone doing this on a 4runner.

I am pretty sure that the fronts will not able to be cut. However the rears might be able to be. If you can find the small-wrapped coils, then you'd be okay. Or, why not just get some 2" poly spacers around if you're on a budget?

 

Oh, and by the way, what is the NTW thing that I see on all the cars around here, and thats in your avatar?!

 

Ya to cut the coils is just not needed since there are many options to lift your vehicle 2', whether it be spacers or the correct coils

 

Thanks for the help guys. I think the Tundra TRD 2X4s will be perfect for the front. Would 97-98 LC coils do the trick in the back without cutting? The rear is sagging like crazy currently.

NOTW is Not of this World. Its a Christian thing.

 

If you are going to be looking at the tundras up front and you want to just be level, go with the OME 890's. You can find them in the classifieds on here quite often for a decent price. With a 97 sagging you will achieve more that 2 inches of lift from the sag position, but it will not be too high by any means.

 

Another vote for the OME's. I don't mean to give you a hard time....but don't cut the coils. Just get the replacements springs and be done with it.

 

ya i know cutting coils is accepted elsewhere (vw's for me) but runner don't normally get the chop....

 

I looked at doing it a while back and decided against it....major PITA on these trucks.
Just replace the entire coil.

 

Thanks guys! I appreciate all the input. I will either do the OME or LC coils. I am going to study that one ginormous thread on the Tundra/OME setup.