tippy and swaying 4 runner

[Gold40Runner]

Ok guys, I have a 91 4 runner that currently has 40 inch tsls 3" wheel spacers in the front and an ifs rear axle in rear with 1.5" I have rancho rs 9000 shocks in the front turned up to 9 and billstein 5150 piggyback shocks in the rear. I know I have literally a ton of weight with the full bodied exoed rig and am trying to see if there is any way to stop the swaying/tippy feeling. Oh yea and the rear is leaf sprung with 63" chevys with an added leaf front has TG HD 4" springs. I know there is a "universal" sway bar that I can buy but I didn't want to lose flex. any tips would be appreciated thanks.

[Gold40Runner]

I also just bought a set of old style 37" mtrs and am planning on losing the 3" spacers and running 1.5" all around...

[daniresch]

How are the rear shocks mounted? Get them as vertical as you can
How tall is it sitting on 40s?
Pics?

[H8PVMNT]

As vertical as you can on the shocks is a good trick.  If they are almost touching in the A position on your rears that will not be good on a 4Runner. Move the tops of the shock outboard more if space allows. My 4Runner was kind of squirrerley in the back when I first set it up.  The chassis was previously a pickup and there sure is ALOT more high weight on a 4Runner with the top on and all that. I couldn't imagine adding an exocage.  I ended up adding about 4 leaves to my chevy 63s for a total of like 8 leaves, 2 leaves to my front springs with a total of maybe 6 or 7 leaves, and shortened my shackles to about 4 inches and it made alot of difference. I ended up with about a 2" lower ride which was nice too. Way better for handling overall and it actually flexes better with the shorter shackles which I did not expect at all.

Also check out you ranchos off the truck, I am still running 2 of them on the rear, but 3 out of 4 of mine have ended up getting stuck in the "full soft" position and the adjusters quit adjusting. If they are working you should notice a huge difference when you adjust them and compress them by hand, if you don't they are shot. I am now using regular non-adjustable gas charged shocks and they feel way better with the heavier 4Runner body.

[OOPS]

Torsion bar style sway bars F&R will fix the problem and do not hinder flex.

[Gold40Runner]

Im having problems uploading pics but I have been aggressively lowering it. It is almost too low for 40s now and will be just right on 37s. The shocks are as vertical and outboard as I can get them without cutting the floor...

[Gold40Runner]

I have been looking at the currie antirock universal sway bar but don't want to spend the $400 if I can just get new shocks.. Im sure it would help a TON tho..

[OOPS]

Shocks may help some, but the sway bars will help more, if my truck was not a trailer queen I would have them.

This place has all the parts to build your own T-bar set-up. Call or e-mail him for prices.

http://www.rockequipment.com/

[Gold40Runner]

AWESOME  I didnt even know that place existed... Will def have to call them up..thanks!

[4XFlyin]

I got mine from RockEquipment and it made such a huge difference. The guy that works there is very helpful.

[Gold40Runner]

Cant find his phone #??? did you run front and rear or just one?

[rattlers]

I dont no if this is the  number or not , it was on the website (916) 806-8575

[Gold40Runner]

I think that is a company that sells them, I live close to Lincoln and was hoping to just pick it up.. maybe ill call that company and see if they have the number..thanks

[4XFlyin]

Cant find his phone #??? did you run front and rear or just one?

I just got a rear one. One day I may do the front. The power steering box poses some issues.

[Gold40Runner]

that's what I was thinking... ps box... thanks for the reply

[OOPS]

If you look through this thread on PBB (it is big) you will see what Erik B did to solve the problem with the steering box. He has them F & R on his 97 runner.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/toyota-tacoma/609488-my-new-trail-street-rig-build-97-4runner.html

[Steve_925]

Try tk1racing.com (TonyK). He has a decent sway bar at a good price and is in the same area. The stability is well worth the minimal flex loss

[lucky7]

Some decent springs wouldn't hurt!!

[Gold40Runner]

what springs do you suggest?

[lucky7]

Davez off-road or or all pro

[88_Pathy]

Agreed, your spring rates are too soft. My leaf sprung rig flexes like mad and handles well on the road. All Marlin springs with some adjustments

[Gold40Runner]

I guess tg "HD" isn't so HD afterall haha. and I added a leaf to the rear of the 4x4 chevy 63's!

[chris514scott]

Davez Offroad Springs and a Sway bar for the win