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Rear suspension sag on one side only

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by clrems77, Sep 27, 2019.

  1. Sep 27, 2019 at 9:04 PM
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    clrems77

    clrems77 [OP] New Member

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    2017 Trd Pro with an Icon stage 7 kit. Just swapped out the rear 3” overland springs for 2” springs for a better ride when not loaded down. The driver side is sagging what looks to be an extra inch. Anyone deal with a similar issue as this? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
     
  2. Sep 27, 2019 at 11:14 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    Yes this lean is compensated for from the factory while most aftermarket springs do not compensate for this. You have to add trim packers on most aftermarket springs. The lean comes from the battery and the fuel tank being on the drivers side... The trim packers are little spacers placed above your springs front and rear. I have them on mine on the drivers side front and rear and my 4 sits level. I got mine from Wheelers Off road.
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2019 at 4:17 AM
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    Agent_Outside A Guy A Girl and A Trail

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    My 2” Icon springs were as crooked as hell, I drove over to Toytec and picked up the trim pack spacer and that corrected it. Also look to make sure the springs are properly seated.
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2019 at 12:09 PM
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    Appreciate the info guys, thank you. I’ll look into getting some trim spacers.

    Can you recommend the best way to measure what height spacers I’ll need?
     
  5. Sep 28, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    captsolo

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    Go back to OEMs. Replaced springs and shocks in a GM JIMMY and ruined the car's ride.
     
  6. Sep 28, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    WallyT4R

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    I'm not sure if the trim packers come in different sizes or not. I would just contact Wheelers and tell them what you have and see what they recommend.
     
  7. Sep 28, 2019 at 10:59 PM
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    4runningMan

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    I'd arm yourself with hub to fender measurements on all four corners and then call wheelers. The measurements might help them know more precisely what you need.
     
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  8. Sep 29, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    4X4Runner

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    1st off. Don’t buy icon.

    2nd. .757” per Toyota, is acceptable
     
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