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Newbie here needs help picking rear springs

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 2016BlueTrail, Aug 15, 2025.

  1. Sep 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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    Guppy1301

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    I did my lift solo, and when doing the rear springs (T13), I got one side in just fine, but then the other side, I had to use a spring compressor. Watch a few YouTube videos. I wanna say most say to install drivers side 1st. Not totally sure, though.
     
  2. Sep 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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    I disconnected the end link and used jacks under and on top of axle to slide my rear springs in. Be carefull not to stretch the brake lines too much.

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  3. Sep 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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    2016BlueTrail

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    Finally installed the new springs. Was not a bad job at all.

    New heights:
    Front 21-3/8" from center of hub
    Rear 21-5/8" from center of hub (was 20-3/4")

    The ride has improved a lot.....like a dream now. Super solid on the curves.

    The rear didn't lift quite as much as I expected but at least now it seems level. The fronts will probably settle in after a few thousand miles so at this point it's just gonna stay like this.

    Thanks for all of the input. It was a big help. I'll report back in a few months.


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  4. Sep 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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    And if anyone wants a fairly new set of KYB 349185 rear shocks for the price of shipping, let me know before I send them off the the metals pile at the dump. I have no use for them.
     
  5. Sep 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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    outstanding!!! Just one thing I noticed, the top bushing nut and washer on the rear shock. You might wanna tighten that nut down just a little bit more to get some squish on the upper bushing

    I’ll have to check my measurements from center hub to wheel well lip, but I feel like mine in the rear is 23 to maybe 23 1/4”
     
    Last edited: Sep 13, 2025 at 7:44 PM

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