LX450 coils on 4runner

[DethYota]

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]

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

 

[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.

 

[Tools R Us]

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]

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

 

[tntoyota]

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'
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