New to 4Runner's...need some guidance.

[BuddyLe3]

So this past weekend I purchased a 98 Toyota 4runner SR5 4X4 with 224k miles on it. The rear suspension is sagging badly (which I read was a common issue) to the point where when I go over speed bumps my rear end bottoms out. My problem is that I can't find replacement suspension components for it. I don't wanna raise it, just replace struts and springs. Anybody know where I can find some and what are good brands? Thanks in advance...
Christopher #1090

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[SLO Rob]

@BuddyLe3 If you go to the enormously vast www.t4r.org website, you'll find more info on 98's than you ever thought possible! Saggy rears are famous with 3rd gens. Lots of people just get a mild weight Old Man Emu springs in all four corners. They do offer them for no lift, but you'll be a little lifted because yours are probably shot like mine were! Those, with standard shocks, you'll have a lot of life breathed back into it!

Here's the link to the 3rd gen build threads. http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/196091-3rd-gen-build-thread-directory.html

 

[Crispy]

What @SLO Rob said. Check out the forums on T4r's.

 

[Dustin S. Godtfring]

Check out https://www.toyteclifts.com/ or http://www.4wheelparts.com/ or http://www.trail-gear.com/ or https://www.srqfabrications.com/
That's where I get most of my parts from.
On my 4runner is Bilsteins 5100 adjustable shock with OME 883 coils and Bilsteins 5100 long travel shock with Toytec Super flex
Ob: 3648

 

[TMP]

With that many miles you should replace the springs and shocks all around. The rears are probably rusted and the top mounts are hard to access with very little space so most people either bend then back and forth till the break or cut them off at the top.
T4R will def do you right!

 

[mase001]

Can't say enough about the bilstein 5100's! Toytec has been super helpful on my build fwiw.