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I seem to have a sag in the rear end of my 98 4Runner. It rides
great and almost sits level as long as no one sits in the rear seat.
When I have 2 passengers in the rear seat I notice the rear end
bottoming out on the rear axle. I'm suspecting my problem is in the
rear springs and shocks? Any susggestions on a good brand name
replacment springs & shocks. I do very little towing so I won't need
anything heavy duty, just something that will support passengers and
cargo. I'm thinking about going to Auto Zone to see what they have.
Is this a good idea?
tw
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I went with Performance Products 1" lift progressive rate springs,
www.performanceproducts.com for my '97 4Runner, along with Monroe gas
matic shocks. Over all I'm very pleased with the results. If you want
something a little stiffer, you may want to go with a set of Bilstein
shocks.
Hope this helps.
Have fun, Anthony
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there is a service bulletin for the 98 4-runner rear springs
you would need to contact your local dealer with the V.I.N.
to see if it applies to your vehicle
TW
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I have to say thanks for the advice regarding the suspension on my
4Runner. I called the dealer and there is a service bulletin out for
the rear suspension of 1996-1998 4Runners. They are going fix my
4Runner FREE of charge. I'm not sure of all the parts they are to
replace but I do know the coil springs are included in this repair
which was a concern of mine. I'll keep the group posted once the
repairs are complete.