rear leaf springs.

[Dave J.]

so a buddy of mine broke the rear leaf springs on his 87 4runner. he is looking for a direct bolt in replacement but doesn't know who makes good springs. any suggestions?

[fourwd1]

Ok, stock or lifted, and if lift how much?

Need more info, we're not psychic.

[Dave J.]

my bad, he is looking for 2-4 inches of lift in the rear. he ordered a set of 2" downey rear springs, but those sag lower than his snapped stock ones. so he is looking for something else.

[fourwd1]

Rear springs from Marlin, All pro, and Trail-Gear are great, but not bolt in. They are longer and require new mounts.
Old Man Emu makes some excellent 2" lift springs that are bolt in.

Alternatives are springs from the big lift kit makers so as Rancho, Skyjacker, etc. They lift, but won't give you the best ride and articulation.

Or check out North West Offroad. They're like Downey, except their springs are supposedly better.

[Magpie]

Look no further than alcan spring in Grand Junction, Colorado. They will make springs for you according to the info you give them. AND, the price is about the same as the Downey or LC Engineering springs( 7 dollars more per side, not bad for custom work!)
www.alcanspring.com
Good luck!

[dirtoyboy]

my bad, he is looking for 2-4 inches of lift in the rear. he ordered a set of 2" downey rear springs, but those sag lower than his snapped stock ones. so he is looking for something else. weird...my downeys give me 2" of lift . dunno. if u are going 4 or more inches i would look at alcans, marlins or all pro