Topic: newbie (who just acquiered 85 4runner)

[85toy4run]

Stoping by and saying hello from a newbie (JR) in need of some direction.......

Just made the first mistake in this build . bought 6 inch marlin front springs and actually need a 4"...

Oh let the good times roll...

any help is appreciated... thanks

[Joey88RUNR]

  where you from?

[85toy4run [OP]]

SoCal  Los Angeles, to be exact...

So what do you guys think keep the 6" or try and get some 4" so it wont be top heavy supposedly?

[Travis H]

get the 4" ones for sure. what size tire do you plan on running?

[toe]

 

[Dingman.]

so it wont be top heavy supposedly?

Is it installed on the truck yet?
If so then why don't you drive and see if its supposedly top heavy.

If not see if you can trade them or return them and get a lower set.

FWIW.. You can clear larger than a 40 with a 4" lift depending on how much trimming you do and how far the front axle is forward.

my $.02

[pumkin toy]

if they are not installed yet exchange them for fours!  oh and

[Greiner]

  to marlin! im a newbie also

[bigarms23]

welcome from truckee

[85toy4run [OP]]

Thanks a lot to everyone.

Sorry I was so vague, I didn't say tht I bought the springs used, but with only 500miles, I'm possitively sure of.

And no they are not installed yet but will be if I don't get a 4inch set soon.

I've asked around people and friends and most everyone says 4" so thts why I'm going off of that.

[85toy4run [OP]]

So any suggestions now lol....?

[axled89]

  

[GONZO97]

try to sell them for whatever you can and then pick up a set of 4" springs... or run RUF and 63" chevys like i am.... but its up to you... welcome to marlin

[85toy4run [OP]]

Yeah that's going to be the plan now too see if I can get 200 for them that is the goal. What I payed for them.
What about shackles how do lenghts matter or make a difference.

[GONZO97]

well it kind of depends what your working with... im running 5" in front and 6" on the rear... just kind of depends what your working with

[85toy4run [OP]]

So anyone from socal lon angeles area on here that can do work on these trucks for a reasonable price?

[HDcruiser]

What kind of work are you looking to get done?  Mechanical or fab?

[85toy4run [OP]]

Both im looking around to get my front axle serived (knuckles) ifx box mount, and high steer. Probably more am on a budget so have to shop around....

[Tallchevy]

 

[Rocksurfer]

  to the board, don't put those 6" on until you do the crossover and IFS box you'll have mega bumpsteer. You could take a leaf or two out of the 6" pack to lower them some.

[85toy4run [OP]]

Now that sounds like an idea. Which ones do i remove?

[Rocksurfer]

There is usually 2 to 3 leafs that are only held on by the centering pin take those out. It is easier than having to deal with the clip, make sure to c-clamp the leafs before removing the pin or you'll have a tough time putting it back together. You may also want to pick up a couple new centering pins too.

[85toy4run [OP]]

Yes i se the 2 at the bvery bottom how much lower you think they will be about an inch?