80 yota rear lowering

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by eastsidevallero818, Mar 14, 2012.

  1. eastsidevallero818

    eastsidevallero818 Member

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    Im trying to lower the rear by taking one of the springs out...which one should I take off the first one or the one in the middle ....
     
  2. clark

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    i took the middle two out (3/4 Ton)
     
  3. Toy88yota

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    x2 Middle I only ran mine like that for a month before going to blocks. If your shocks are no good its going to ride like **** also, you may consider replacing those around the same time.
     
  4. eastsidevallero818

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    I want to lower the rear but Im planning on getting air shocks for the rear instead of the regular shock...you guys know of any web for some cheap ones or I might say affordable ....????
     
  5. yankeetaco72

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    Do the research like i did and MA 804s which monroe air shocks will fit toyota trucks. They are originally for 84 Jettas but you have to remove the bushings from your shocks and put them into the monroes and youre set to go. I got mine for 80 bucks including tax at pep boys.
     
  6. eastsidevallero818

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    Not bad for 80 bucks ...it sucks not living in southern cali no more I moved to Easte STL and I got hard time find parts for my yota I got to everything from the webs ....thanks Bro...
     
  7. Ahshiet

    Ahshiet Enthusiast

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    i pulled the middle leaf added a rear bolt on sway bar that bolts too the leafs and added airshocks $100 from local parts store
     

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