Lowered 80? No, that’s a stock suspension

[BamaCruzer]

For those who weren’t alive when the 80 series was new from the dealer, here is an example of what a stock suspension looks like. They weren’t “lowered,” as my ‘95 was recently described . They just didn’t come from Toyota with a 4 inch lift and 37s. So...nothing needs to be corrected, no vibration, no wobble and OEM parts availability. Any other stock suspension/ride height 80s out here? Let’s see ‘em!

 

[thatcabledude]

Needs more cowbell

 

[thatcabledude]

 

[TurboDennis]

My truck. Installed brand new OEM suspension this summer (shocks and springs). Tires are skinny 33's (255/85/16).
I swapped the 1HD into it, and will soon swap the OEM PTO winch, so i had to source the correct OEM springs for this exact setup (American market springs would sag way too much with the extra weight of the diesel, 2 batteries and the winch). Trying to keep the truck as original as possible.

I dont think it looks lowered at all. The ride quality is awesome. Much better than any other 80 that ive driven or owned before (and ive driven A LOT of them, with just about every suspension setup available).

 

[BamaCruzer]

My truck. Installed brand new OEM suspension this summer (shocks and springs). Tires are skinny 33's
I dont think it looks lowered at all. The ride quality is awesome. Much better than any other 80 that ive driven or owned before (and ive driven A LOT of them, with just about every suspension setup available).



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Looks perfect.

 

[mattimooseprime]

I like the look of a stock 80, I always forget how much lower they are. mine only has 33's and a 2 inch lift and I feel like a monster compared to factory. Lol.

 

[retrofive]

I'll play. Although I sold, this was the day I brought it home in 2007. Bone stock '94.

 

[dan1554]

Stock suspension w/ 33s.

 

[BamaCruzer]

Stock suspension w/ 33s.

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Very nice!

 

[Carne]

 

[polloelastico]

Is that rear bumper 4x4 labs?

Stock suspension w/ 33s.

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[alematt]

Bone stock 1996 with 118k right after I just washed it.

 

[SNLC]

Stock with 305’s

Also stock with 285’s

Cheers

 

[BamaCruzer]

Man, I’ve always really liked that gray color.

 

[bhsdriller]

More stock

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[TheRealDeal124]

I wish I had gotten Toyota factory springs. I have the Old Man Emu Factory height springs but they seem very high and stiff, maybe a year in hopefully they'll settle in.

 

[COYS]

Bone stock 1996 with 118k right after I just washed it. View attachment 2450200

Now this is the real deal street tires and all.
I’d love to drive a well sorted all original 80 just to experience it.

 

[ExpoGeorgia]

My old Cruiser.. 315s and oem suspension, one of the best driving Cruisers I’ve owned

 

[greentruck]

I wish I had gotten Toyota factory springs. I have the Old Man Emu Factory height springs but they seem very high and stiff, maybe a year in hopefully they'll settle in.

The OME stock height coils are overload springs. Something like 200 lbs more capacity than OEM? You just haven't loaded up enough junk and armor to carry around, so that could alleviate things some. There's really very little difference in actual ride height after the first month or so once things settle.

What shocks are you running? I started off with OEM Tokicos all around, but the front axle wouldn't sufficiently dampen with them. I subbed in s et of OME Nitro Sports and that solved the dampening issue, but the OME shocks are definitely harsh when new. If that's what you have all around and you aren't planning on adding a lot of weight at either end, you might try reverting to stock Tokicos all around as that will help with the harshness.

 

[ColinP]

Stock ‘97. Bought in 2003 for $18k - was a bank repo with 85k miles. Has been a daily driver and taken me and the kids all over the PNW as-is.