Rear End dragging along the ground
Submitted: Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 17:20
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Gday everyone, I have just recently purchased a '91 4Runner with coil springs on all 4 corners. I only just transfered all my
tools and equipment into the vehicle this weekend as i use it for work. After putting a fair bit of gear and stock in the back of the vehicle i have noticed the rear end has droped quiet considerable. I took it for a drive and it feels awkward to drive thanks to the weight and the rear end sitting so low.
Just wounding what is the best way to go....After market heavy duty springs ? or air adjustable shocks or some other gismo......
Should i just do the back springs?
A few tips or recommendations would come in handy.
Thanks
Tom
Reply By: Member Eric - Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 17:28
Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 17:28
air shocks went out with sandman p/vans . Get yourself some HD rated springs , that will stop the sag
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Follow Up By: Michael - Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 17:34
Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 17:34
sandman panelvans are out????? hell no???? ,,,,,,,,,,,,really!!!
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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 18:13
Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 18:13
lol
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Follow Up By: MrBitchi - Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 08:20
Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 08:20
Sandman panelvans...... sigh..... Those were the days.....
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Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 19:09
Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 19:09
Gday 85Runner,I'd fit a set of Polyair bags inside the rear springs,cost about $300.Then you can firm up the rear while loaded and soften while unloaded.By the way , I didnt know they built a 4 Runner with coils on each corner.
Cheers Nick
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Reply By: KiwiAngler - Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 21:22
Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 21:22
Personally I would go with replacing the rear springs with HD springs and fitting polyairs.
The springs will take the brunt of the increased load and the polyairs will take care of any left-right in-balance.
I have done this on my 100 series and it has made a BIG difference to tire wear, drive feel.
Be aware however that the 'ride' will also feel harder
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Reply By: Member - Cocka - Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 21:26
Sunday, Sep 12, 2004 at 21:26
Check this www address
http://www.allair.com.au/
Probably best to check the weight distribution of your load first to make sure it is
well balanced between front & rear axles. Air bags can lift the back end and make the vehicle appear balanced but if a lot of the weight is still behind the rear axle it will badly affect the braking, the front
wheels will be lightened and cause locking up in emergencies. Might also affect insurance.
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Reply By: 85Runner - Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 18:12
Monday, Sep 13, 2004 at 18:12
Thanks for the info guys, I was sorta woundering about poly air bags and how reliable they are. Anyway i visited my mechanic today and he recommended heavy duty springs or evan slighty raised springs as the vehicle runs on gas, and the gas
tank is behind the back axel not to mention extra weight inside the vehicle as
well.
So he has ordered in pair of springs for the the old girl which do the job fine.
And Nick.....Yes your right, they dont have coil springs all round, after having a closer look...Thanks for that.. Hopefully next weekend i will get a chance to get underneath and have a good sniff around and check everthing out.
Thanks Guys
Cheers
Tom
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