Upgrading springs.

[Capocaccia]

So. My shocks were replaced not too long ago, now to upgrade springs. Im looking for something that will maintain a great ride and maybe offer a little bit of life without making me change anything else. But these springs have also been on for 125k miles now and im sure they are sagging a little bit so I realize just upgrading back to stock springs would probably help. Suggestions are welcome. Also, what are the possibilites of me putting these on in my garage myself? I dont have access to a lift. Now I imagine I would have to have a coil spring compressor. Anyone ever rented one from like Auto Zone or a auto parts store like that?

 

[Romer]

Post #17 in this thread will answer your question about how to do it:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=94950

I found the Lexus stock springs lacking as they were too soft. Didn't like the way the handled around corners. If your never going to put bigger tires on, then I would use stock Toyota Springs or for a little stiffer ride, the OME "no lift" springs.

If however, you ever plan on putting bigger tires or going off road, I would go with the OME 2.5" lift

 

[Romer]

I just nticed your running 33's and it seems you do go off road. Get the lifeted springs. You can do everything your self. With the kit, the control bushings would be the trickiest, you can always takem the control arms off and go somewhere and have them do it.

 

[Kalawang]

Cheapest route you can go would be with 1" spring spacers. I would suggest the steel for lifetime use, but you could also go poly and they last a fair amount of time. You should not have to fix or adjust anything else unless they already needed fixing or adjusting.


Kalawang

 

[Capocaccia]

Ok. Thanks alot. Ill just have to wait on that lift then. Id rather get the lift than spend 150$ on springs and set me back that much on the lift.