Trouble deciding which rear springs to run

Hey guys!

I recently purchased a 2000 limited 4wd 4runner and was looking into upgrading my suspension. My plan for suspension is to run standard travel Kings for the front and rear. Total chaos for my UCAs.

I am having trouble deciding what rear springs to exactly run because I plan to get a Nguyen Work's swingout bumper for my spare. Having this much extra load, I want some springs that will be able to accommodate this weight. I've read throughout forums and facebook groups that people have been running OME rear springs (forgot which one specifically) and seen some that have Dobinsons installed.

I'm leaning towards Dobinsons for rear springs and a rep from Dobinsons emailed me back telling me to order the rear coils (C59-137V) which are ~220lb rate and is the heaviest springs they have available for the 3rd gen 4runners. Is this enough to withstand a swingout bumper or will it cause it to sag?

I also have read around the forums people have used Dobinsons 210/220V rear springs which are LC coils? I was not able to find much information from browsing around but was hoping if any of you guys have more information about that.

Thanks!

 

I netted about 1.5" on OME 906 with a Nguyen Works bumper.

2" with OME 890 with a Nguyen Works bumper.

 

Looks great!

May I ask, how does it do in the snow, like in the picture you've got? I just recently bought my 3rd gen, and haven't had a chance to drive it in the snow yet, but I sure will this winter. I have driven my 87 4Runner here for the last 15 years, and it does very nicely. It's out of the picture now, until my mechanic can pull the dash apart to get the wiring harness replaced, since the cabin fuse block caught fire, so I was wondering how the 3rd gen I bought to replace it will do.

Thanks for any info you care to divulge
Pat☺

 

As you know, there are different types of snow.

I was on a popular OHV trail called Bald Mountain, and so not only was I dealing with hard packed snow (as well as soft, bury yourself the minute you step in it stuff), I had rocks to climb over, mud, slush, and even a flooded crossing.

It just comes down to the type of tire you run and throttle control. I was aired down to about 15psi last time I was out there some 2-3 months ago -

 

Thanks for the answer!
I'm sure that what I'll be facing this winter is similar to what's in your pictures, without the rocks, water crossings, etc. I'll be on highways, and in town, so a lot of go-stop-go driving.
I just got a new set of Toyo tires, with a tread design similar to yours, so I believe that my traction will be good.
My truck is a manual transmission, so I have faith in the throttle control

Overall, you just made my confidence in my truck go way up. I'll just have to be careful, riding behind a more modern, 5VZ-FE, than the older, 22RE I'm used to in my 87 4Runner. It's got a lot more power, and the gearing is different, so I'm glad I've got all summer to get very used to the way the new truck drives.

Thanks again for the info, I really appreciate it!
Pat☺

 

These trucks are so underpowered though, it won't even matter.

Just good tires is all you need as they are much more capable than the nut behind the wheel.

 

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Just good tires is all you need as they are much more capable than the nut behind the wheel.
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Well, I was Aviation side of the house for much of my career, so please, that should be "the Wingnut behind the wheel".
Semper Fi, Brother. May you have a memorable Memorial day. I always do. It's my birthday
Seriously, though, here's to our brothers and sisters in uniform, whether they're still with us, or, importantly to me, those who have gone ahead of us.
Pat☺

 

We have a cabin up about 4000 ft in the Blue Ridge mountains. Tires as some said are most important. I run Falken Wild Peaks on my '98 ltd and have never gotten stuck going up and down the mountain. Pretty rough up there also. If the trails are wide enough, it'll go almost anywhere my 2019 Polaris 4Wheeler will go.

 

That's good to know, thank you!
I feel a lot more confident for this, and future, winters around here. I have Toyo AT tires, so I think they'll do me good come winter. They have a nice, aggressive tread pattern.

Enjoy your cabin, and getting to it, as well
Pat☺