LX450 coils on 4runner

DethYota · 01-01-07, 11:51 AM

I just installed stock rear springs from an LX450 on the rear of my 1990 4runner. I have seen several questions about how much lift these springs will give. So I measured from the top of the rim to the bottom of the fender before and after. Before, the distance was 12" and after the distance was 15" on both sides. I replace stock height 4runner springs with stock height LX450 springs and got 3" of lift. I just wanted to post this since I have first hand experience with this.

Tools R Us · 01-01-07, 04:34 PM

A buddy put my '96 LX rear springs and shocks on his '90 with the same result.

REKCUT · 01-08-07, 04:17 PM

What is the difference in the front and rear springs on a 80. I have to springs from a 80 that I lifted and cant tell if they are front or rear and would like to put them on a 4 runner.

Tools R Us · 01-09-07, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REKCUT

What is the difference in the front and rear springs on a 80. I have to springs from a 80 that I lifted and cant tell if they are front or rear and would like to put them on a 4 runner.

The 80 rear springs are larger in diameter. The 80 rears fit the rear of second gen Runners, the fronts fit the rear of third gen Runners.

Tools R Us · 01-09-07, 06:38 PM

Fronts are ~5 3/4", rears ~7" OD.

tntoyota · 02-12-07, 04:12 PM

So thats why I never throw parts away. THX abunch L.C commin soon I have a 93 4r 4:56 A.T front rancho arms H.D I arm waitin'......... Thinkn' sceamn'
IH8W8

01-01-07, 11:51 AM	#1
DethYota IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 46	LX450 coils on 4runner I just installed stock rear springs from an LX450 on the rear of my 1990 4runner. I have seen several questions about how much lift these springs will give. So I measured from the top of the rim to the bottom of the fender before and after. Before, the distance was 12" and after the distance was 15" on both sides. I replace stock height 4runner springs with stock height LX450 springs and got 3" of lift. I just wanted to post this since I have first hand experience with this.

01-01-07, 04:34 PM	#2
Tools R Us IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 6,516	A buddy put my '96 LX rear springs and shocks on his '90 with the same result. __________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903

01-08-07, 04:17 PM	#3
REKCUT IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Springfield, Mo TLCA# 13816 Posts: 1,356	What is the difference in the front and rear springs on a 80. I have to springs from a 80 that I lifted and cant tell if they are front or rear and would like to put them on a 4 runner. __________________ Thad Brown/ Rogersville Mo 84 FJ 60 / SROR sides and rear / beauty marks from RR, FN, & LSCR / Free bumper from GCC and Locker from LSCR/ 07 FJ 08 Tundra Rocket ship Green Country Cruisers

01-09-07, 06:38 PM	#5
Tools R Us IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 6,516	Fronts are ~5 3/4", rears ~7" OD. __________________ Kevin Patterson '96 LX450 '84 4x4 Mini '73 FJ40 Copper State Cruisers #007 "We have come to the conclusion that we can run our car over any road that a man can take a team of horses and a wagon, providing we can get traction." Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, 1903

02-12-07, 04:12 PM	#6
tntoyota Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville TN...But I miss Richlands NC Posts: 1,195	So thats why I never throw parts away. THX abunch L.C commin soon I have a 93 4r 4:56 A.T front rancho arms H.D I arm waitin'......... Thinkn' sceamn' IH8W8 Last edited by tntoyota; 03-18-07 at 02:30 PM.

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