2 1/2" spring w/SOA???
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BDSeff1fitty
1987 Toyota 4Runner
we had a thread discussion about this a few weeks back, it came out to be that most agreed its just to much lift for the vehicle on stock axles. the vehicle would need more width, i think 35's would look tiny on 7 1/2" + of lift. i would stick with just SOA, i have SOA and 35" km2's going on my vehicle. just gotta get that big mess put back together 
BDSeff1fitty
1987 Toyota 4Runner
what about pulling a leaf or two from your springs now? not sure how many you can pull out safely but thats another idea
tankxenia where are you located? have you posted in the wanted section?
tankxenia not sure where your at but i have stock springs..
Have a set in Florida - and I need some 2.5" springs. One complete OEM set already on a SOA and fairly flat - very cushy. Another set of OEM fronts broken down, sand blasted and ospho'd - ready for paint, rear OEMs still assembled. And a set of front OME that look to be the same height as stockers.
I'd trade for those 2.5" springs - and would be running them SOA.
Point being - don't think the ride height you get when you first do your SOA is what you'll have down the road - the springs will settle. The u-bolts are going to pull the spring flatter. So while it might look tall at first, it'll settle after a few weeks use. They'll really settle if you wheel frequently.
I'd trade for those 2.5" springs - and would be running them SOA.
Point being - don't think the ride height you get when you first do your SOA is what you'll have down the road - the springs will settle. The u-bolts are going to pull the spring flatter. So while it might look tall at first, it'll settle after a few weeks use. They'll really settle if you wheel frequently.
That is how I did mine. 2.5" springs minus one leaf all the way around and flipped front and rear. Sits level and runs my 37" iroks nicely.
