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Sagging in the rear suggestions?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by mesh_on_my_rolla, Mar 19, 2016.

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  1. Mar 19, 2016 at 9:44 PM
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    Hey guys,
    Just got a '15 4runner sr5. Hope to soon match my racecar scheme. I will say I felt some sagging in the rear on the highway . What do you guys have any recommendations on to avoid this issue? Also any thoughts or ideas on trying to push a little more power out of this V6?
     
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  2. Mar 20, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    Hey welcome from SoCal as well!
     
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    How many miles does it have on it?
     
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  4. Mar 20, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    13K sir
     
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    Thank you sir.
     
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    Oh wow, that's weird to be sagging then... Does it always sag? Or just on the highway?
     
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  7. Mar 21, 2016 at 1:25 AM
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    Just at highway speeds.
     
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    Is it loaded down with anything? I would recommend some tougher rear coils
     
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    The 4runner is empty. Just me driving it. The car is only 1900lbs and trailer about 1500 lbs. I'm well under the rating. And brand you would recommend? Model type? I'm not going to be doing any off-roading so I don't want to have a stiff ride. I have 2 young kids.
     
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    Oh I didn't know you were towing. That explains the sagging. You are below the rating, but the rating is for the rig to be able to handle it. It can handle that weight, just not sit correctly. For example, I have a 120 pound RTT on top of mine right now and am sagging.

    If you are looking for a stinger coil, try toytec. I'm not sure if they have anything without a lift though. If not, I have coils that are coming off of my rig next week that give 1" of lift in the rear and ride nice. They would probably level you out pretty well. I'd give you a good price. I'm only removing them for more lift.
     
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  11. Mar 22, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    Do you have any pictures sir?
     
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    Hard to show since I have a 2" lift up front. Here it is with a RTT on.

     
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    You could always bag the rear springs. Go to summit racing and they have a set of air bag that slip into your coils and act as a leveler. Cheapest way and i've seen them installed in minutes on you tube. Type in rear coil air bags. Look it up.
     
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    Did you up grade your rear springs with the lift? Old man emu has good spring.
     
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    Wow! This is exactly the look I want to go for. Awesome 4runner bro.
     
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    It's 100% stock right now
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Up grading you shocks and springs will help with extra weight, on an off road performance. old man emu or toytech have affordable kits. but the sky is the limit with lifts.. lol but it worth it to do these upgrades, rather then faller of parts out on the trail.
     
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    I'll take a look at those parts. Rather be safe than sorry.
     
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    Just got in too. Hopefully this helps...

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    That is a very good looking rig!
     
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    Thanks my dude. Just trying to make it to and from the track safely with the family.
     
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    what is kinda tech is this
     
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    It's a brake controller. This way I could use my electric brakes on my trailer and not rely on using the 4Runners brake power to stop it all.
     
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    Oh didn't know you are pulling a trailer. that will be handy. I am working on building my 4Runner for over landing with my family. :)
     
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    That's awesome. I got a 2wd. I need a bigger car for the family and that had a towing package. What better than a 4Runner!
     
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    So true! in what state do you hail?
     
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    I'm southern California.
     
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    ah sunny so-cal i was in carlsbad for a time.
     
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    Yes sir. It tends to be sunny for the majority.

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