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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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Upgrade SS1.2 rear help

On first major vacation in the 4runner. When I put on the cbi rear bumper there was a little sag. Now that it's loaded up there is about a 4" drop. Out here in Wyoming it has bottomed out many times. Obviously I'm going to have to upgrade when I get back.

I figured there might be an offroad store in Utah that we could stop by on the way home. Will I need to upgrade springs along with the springs?? Any ideas on what to get?? I have sent 4cawler an email but have not heard back yet.
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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One option would be to install helper air bags inside the rear coil springs. if you need more support, just air the bags up
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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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Look into OME 851 or 861 for the rear with that much weight. That should level you out or even slight rake.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...-vs-861-a.html
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 08:23 PM
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I will looks into those. I think these bilsteins are shot so I will have to replace those too

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Look into OME 851 or 861 for the rear with that much weight. That should level you out or even slight rake.
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-ge...-vs-861-a.html
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 03:53 AM
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Have you contacted Sonoran Steel for suggestions?



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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:14 AM
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I did email them but have not heard back from them. I didn't here anyrhing, so I posted here. They are probably too busy
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Old Jul 12, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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I never got your e-mail. If your shocks are shot replace them, the black shocks will work a lot better with all the weight, I would use the air bags because when your unloaded you can adjust the ride back to smooth. With those other coils it will ride rough unloaded.
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