I have a 99 limited with 119k miles. I think its time for a shock / spring replacement. It tends to dive quite a bit under braking and is getting harsh even on small bumps. I'm not sure if I have the taller springs?? I have read that some 99's don't. Is there a way to tell by looking at the spring itself? I measured from the bottom of the fender flare to the ground and came up with 35.25" front and 35" rear. I have the stock 265/70/16 with 50% tread left. Do these measurements help to determine if I have the taller springs? When it comes time to replace the tires I plan to go with a 265/75/16 for a little more height. Will the standard/taller springs of the 99 clear the larger tires without rubbing? I would also like to get and inch or two of height out of some new springs? Any recommendations? Thanks.

 

I would recomend a light set of Old Man Emu springs but anything will work well over 9 yr-old stock ones.

 

there are color 'dabs" on the springs that will reveal if you have the tall 99s or not.

I have a set of "short 99 springs" right now in my garage so tell me the color codes you see and I can confirm against mine....

 

It seems like you need new suspension parts. Whether you have the taller coils or not is a moot point right now. Call up trdparts4u.com and spec out an OME system.

 

Here's some good info: http://www.sonoransteel.com/front_coil-springs.html

Don't forget to check out his lifts. I hear he has a lot of happy customers.

Paul

 

For you guys who run the ome springs...do you also use the ome shocks? I have read that springs / shocks were designed for the Prado and the shocks are actually to long. Is this true or not? I am really looking for a small amount of lift and a good shock / spring combo. I don't usually have a lot of gear in the back, but on occassion I do haul a dirt bike with a hitch hauler. With the current springs and the motorcycle loaded it looks like its ready for take off!!

 

I will check them tonight. I know it doesn't really matter which ones I have since I plan on replacing them, but I still want to know. Thanks.

 

Mine was harsh over bumps,so much so that turning and braking would sometimes activate the ABS...Once I put Bilsteins up front the bumps are much better,no more diving, and no more ABS activation when unwanted.

 

I have never tried the OME shocks for that reason. I have TRD tundra Bilstien shocks up front and Sonoran Steel Bilstiens in the rear. However with those rear shocks I had to extend the brake line and put the SS bump stops in.

If you want a solid pair of springs for the rear of your truck I would recomend the lightest of the OME. They will be night and day over the stock springs and get your truck to a barely higher than from the factory height. I would replace the shocks but only with stock size ones. New springs will usually out power old shocks and result in poor handling.

 

I run the Old Man Emu Nitro shocks with Old man Emu springs and no they are not too long....

I think you are confusing Sonoran's statement that the Old Man Emu springs were actually designed for the Prado vehicle and not the Hilux/Surf models.

 

springs should be pretty decent still.. the cheap way out would be a poly spring spacer kit, and deffinately new shocks... I did a spacer kit in the front and landcruiser springs in the rear with Bilsteins all 'round... rides great, i get great travel in each wheel and aside from the bilsteins ($450+) it was pretty cheap, the kit was like 100-150, and the springs i got at a local junkyard for $10

 

https://www.yotatech.com/gallery/sho...php?photo=2437
https://www.yotatech.com/gallery/sho...php?photo=2436

These pics show some pretty good flex.. but not completely flexed out