1. Welcome to 4Runners.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all 4Runner discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other 4Runner owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Long Travel Rear End

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 4x4Addict, Apr 18, 2020.

  1. Apr 18, 2020 at 8:36 AM
    #1
    4x4Addict

    4x4Addict [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2016
    Member:
    #3146
    Messages:
    74
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Owen
    Chico, Ca
    Vehicle:
    '96 4Runner SR5
    Magnusun Supercharger URD 7th Injector Yota1 Performance Rebuilt Motor OE Locker Suspension... Sound System... Bumper...
    Alright guys I need some advice here. I recently installed an Elocker to my '96 and had clearance issues with the sway bar so naturally, I removed the sway bar. The issue I am having now is that I have too much downtravel for my springs to handle and they just fall out when the wheel drops too far. I already have the extended brake lines and fully adjustable end links and was always planning on building this thing to have tons of flex.

    BUT I cannot figure out what rear spring setup to go with. It seems like there is literally nothing on the planet built for our rigs that is longer than 3" of lift and can take this amount of down travel without falling out!?

    Just to give more info, I plan on building a long travel kit for this rig soon and the front end is pretty easy (as in there is info everywhere) but I cannot find anything on the rear end!

    Thanks in advance guys!
     
  2. Apr 19, 2020 at 2:28 AM
    #2
    MI-FL off roader

    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2015
    Member:
    #878
    Messages:
    1,390
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Merritt Island, FL
    Vehicle:
    03' SR5 Sport - 12' Limited
    Too many mods and too much money
  3. Apr 19, 2020 at 8:17 AM
    #3
    4x4Addict

    4x4Addict [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2016
    Member:
    #3146
    Messages:
    74
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Owen
    Chico, Ca
    Vehicle:
    '96 4Runner SR5
    Magnusun Supercharger URD 7th Injector Yota1 Performance Rebuilt Motor OE Locker Suspension... Sound System... Bumper...
    Thanks Brett, I am toying with that option too. I need to take a look at the land cruiser coils that some guys run and see if they are actually longer than the setup that I have. I am also considering tac welding the spring to the axel and doing the same with the bump stop to the bucket. I know a lot of jeep guys have this issue and use retaining clips for their springs (I called dozens of shops and no one has anything for these 3rd gens).
     
    MI-FL off roader likes this.
  4. Apr 19, 2020 at 1:08 PM
    #4
    Ass-Highbinder

    Ass-Highbinder New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2019
    Member:
    #12264
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    Ass-high like an alley cat in heat.
    17" rear lift. 0" front lift.
    I tell you what, son. Whatcha need to do is weld a few coils on top of one another and then add some big ass spacers on top of them.

    You'll be riding ass high in no time, like the good lord intended.
     
    BionicRandy and MI-FL off roader like this.
  5. Apr 19, 2020 at 1:43 PM
    #5
    MI-FL off roader

    MI-FL off roader T4R Hobby/Addict

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2015
    Member:
    #878
    Messages:
    1,390
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Brett
    Merritt Island, FL
    Vehicle:
    03' SR5 Sport - 12' Limited
    Too many mods and too much money
    Starting a new trend? My buddy had a 66' Mustang back in the day that rode like that. He couldn't tell when lights turned green until he looked out the window.
     
  6. Apr 19, 2020 at 5:34 PM
    #6
    Ass-Highbinder

    Ass-Highbinder New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2019
    Member:
    #12264
    Messages:
    10
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    Ass-high like an alley cat in heat.
    17" rear lift. 0" front lift.
    No trends here amigo. Ive been doin this sort of thing since I was knee high to a toothless hooker. My grandpappy taught me the ways.

    Im pretty sure he got the idea from the bible. Theres some verse somewhere that says "Thall shall lift the ass end of your rig high into the heavens to please thy lord, just like yur momma used to do at all them kentucky keggers." Pretty sure its in the old testament.

    I drive my rig down the main street in town and it looks hotter than my sister wearin a mini skirt on sunday.
     
    BionicRandy, SoTex and negusm like this.
  7. Mar 15, 2022 at 11:07 AM
    #7
    Pasr519

    Pasr519 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2021
    Member:
    #22109
    Messages:
    86
    digging this thread back up….does that rear Daystar spacer KT09127BK
    fit 5th gens? I’m getting mixed reviews online.


     
  8. Mar 15, 2022 at 12:17 PM
    #8
    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette Kwik Fab

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2020
    Member:
    #15120
    Messages:
    876
    Gender:
    Male
    559
    Vehicle:
    Multiple
    So to anyone reading this thread based on the subject title alone, there are 2 major inhibitors that prevent long travel that weren't mentioned -

    1. The stock fuel tank makes contact with the drive shaft. Anyone that hasn't experienced this is still dealing with mid-travel numbers.

    2. With the factory geometry, the rear upper links will bind with massive travel based on the length of the arms and where they are mounted.

    An F150 fuel tank relocation mod, and custom 4 link, will net you tons more travel than the factory setup ever will.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top