Any suggestions for lowering my suspension? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

Edgeman · 10-11-2003, 11:00 AM

Greetings all,
I have a 94 Toyota 4x2 Extended cab, and I'm looking for a way to lower the CG so it handles even better. Does anyone have any suggestions to give me a 2-3" drop.

I do not want a bag suspension. I'm heard some good things about BellTech spindles, and possibly lowering blocks (for the back). Additionally where can I find the best price on the solution?

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Chuck_Sirloin · 10-20-2003, 07:03 PM

are you looking for a better ride because its jacked up now and you want to take it back more to stock or are you looking to 'chop and drop' it?

Edgeman · 10-21-2003, 06:47 PM

It's currently sitting at the stock ride height. I would like to lower it 2-3 inches so that not only does it handle better, it looks a little "more normal." I don't want to do the chop with the air bags, but was thinking more in the line of lowering spindles. I've seen people just twist their torsion bars down, but the ride quality really suffered.

I rarely carry anything that has a lot of weight in the truck, but I don't want to lower the current load capacity.

Cheers!
John

94 Toyota Truck 4x2 Extended cab.

rafiki · 10-28-2003, 03:52 PM

spindles or lower springs up front and blocks in the back work great. Any suspension company should have a complete kit for a resonable sum.Bell Tech are probably the best as far as quality and their product.

Edgeman · 10-28-2003, 06:27 PM

I was leaning toward BellTech spindles, but was curious how their quality matched up against the rest of the market. I plan to keep the truck for at least another 10 years (best truck on the planet) and only want to do it once, so I might as well buy the good stuff.

Can I keep my current Bilstein shocks (direct replacement for OEM shocks), or will I have to purchase "shortened" shocks from BellTech? I saw their shocks advertised too, and would like to keep my Bilsteins if possible.

Cheers!

rafiki · 10-29-2003, 10:54 AM

You should also change the shocks. With the lowered suspension the OEM length shocks might not give a smooth ride. The shocks are designed for the lowered length and quicker response. Good luck and hope to see pics when done!