Don't use OEM 4runner springs for suspension conversion.
09-25-15, 06:12 AM
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Actually they're only $500 each! I could see how you might not want to drop $1400 on a pair of rear shocks, but a cool grand would have been peanuts! 
Just kidding. I plan to convert to a more conventional suspension when the time comes, and I appreciate you sharing your experience with the 4Runner coils. I have researched this previously and probably would have done the 4R coils too - so you saved me some headaches.
Just kidding. I plan to convert to a more conventional suspension when the time comes, and I appreciate you sharing your experience with the 4Runner coils. I have researched this previously and probably would have done the 4R coils too - so you saved me some headaches.
09-26-15, 06:10 AM
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I just remeasured after giving them some time to settle. It's even on both sides at 22.5" now.
11-07-15, 12:52 PM
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11-07-15, 02:32 PM
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11-07-15, 08:42 PM
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Is that a Suzuki LTR450? My brother's got one of those, amazing machine!
11-07-15, 09:27 PM
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They sold this truck in other parts of the world as the Land Cruiser Prado, most of them being stripped down work trucks with convential coil springs. I know sourcing parts might be tricky, but that would be the easiest way to get rid of the air bag setup and maintain OEM ride/handling/load carrying capabilities.
11-08-15, 04:40 AM
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No, mines a fuel injected Yamaha Raptor 700R. It's a quite a bit faster in a straight line, but on a track it's got nothing on an MX quad like an LTR. My best friend rides a modded LTR450 and it's a lot of fun. I prefer the low end grunt the Raptor has. The 450 needs to rev to make power.
11-16-15, 04:00 PM
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Did you get new factory fj springs or find used ones? If you purchased new ones where did you get them?
11-16-15, 04:29 PM
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11-17-15, 11:41 AM
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I honestly don't know. My rationale was that the trail team edition might be a little taller than your run of the mill FJ, so I got those. I had no issues with mine sitting incorrectly.