Lifted All Trac Previa

[timsrv]

Please keep in mind when I posted this thread 7 years ago, it was already 3 or 4 years old (I did a copy/paste from my post at www.toyotavanpeople.com when we started this site). It's not that I don't want to help, it's simply been over 10 years and I don't remember details (I actually had to go back and read to see what info I put there). In going back I see that along with comparative info, I also gave brand, part number, and application (it's right there in post #1). I may not have posted all available information about the springs, but all it took was about 2 minutes to google/come up with the following links:

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....333369&jsn=438

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....333369&jsn=440

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....333369&jsn=439

It was a fun mod and IMO was much needed for people who may want to take their Previas off road. Although the sprngs are only 1 1/4" longer than the stock coils, they are bigger gauge and do not compress as far (thus giving a full 2" lift). No other mods are required on the rear except I'd recommend adjusting your proportion valve and perhaps adding the bump stops (all covered on page 1). If I were to do this again, I'd probably use Sienna struts or go with the way mountainhick did his. The way I did it in this thread will not allow larger tires (at least in the front), theirs will. If you search the forum I'm sure you can find the other threads on this. Good luck. Tim

[jckiser23]

Please keep in mind when I posted this thread 7 years ago, it was already 3 or 4 years old (I did a copy/paste from my post at www.toyotavanpeople.com when we started this site). It's not that I don't want to help, it's simply been over 10 years and I don't remember details (I actually had to go back and read to see what info I put there). In going back I see that along with comparative info, I also gave brand, part number, and application (it's right there in post #1). I may not have posted all available information about the springs, but all it took was about 2 minutes to google/come up with the following links:

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....333369&jsn=438

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....333369&jsn=440

http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo....333369&jsn=439

It was a fun mod and IMO was much needed for people who may want to take their Previas off road. Although the sprngs are only 1 1/4" longer than the stock coils, they are bigger gauge and do not compress as far (thus giving a full 2" lift). No other mods are required on the rear except I'd recommend adjusting your proportion valve and perhaps adding the bump stops (all covered on page 1). If I were to do this again, I'd probably use Sienna struts or go with the way mountainhick did his. The way I did it in this thread will not allow larger tires (at least in the front), theirs will. If you search the forum I'm sure you can find the other threads on this. Good luck. Tim

Yes my plan is to do mountainhicks way in the front, your way in the back. I have been looking at a lot of forums the last few days piecing it all together. Thank you so much for the rear spring info I believe that was the last bit of knowledge I needed to get started!

Also are Sienna struts better performance wise? or is it just because they are longer? I planned on cutting the strut plates I have now since they're new(er) the way mountainhick did to allow for larger tires.

[timsrv]

Better? I have no idea.........pros and cons regardless. I guess you'd need to ride in each one to determine if there's a difference in performance/comfort. Either way will allow larger tires. Here's a thread where tbuyan uses Sienna struts: http://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/s...evia-Will-Lift

[phildabear]

Hi! new to this forum as I just bought a 1991 toyota previa. I am interested in lifting mine and I found this kit online. However I never saw it mentioned in this thread. Anyone have any experience with it?

http://journeysoffroad.com/toyota-previa-lift-kits.html

[timsrv]

That is mentioned in post #47 of this thread: https://www.toyotavantech.com/forum/...w-taller-tires. Not much more information there regarding the kit, but that thread is a good read for anyone wanting to attempt this. Tim

[Dsmtalontsi]

I have a 94 LE Alltrac n/a. Did the 2" lift with sienna struts, mustang springs, and added threads to kyb rear shocks.


Just yesterday I felt something different when I pulled into my parking spot. Got out and saw that my rear left shock was broken right at the coupler for the allthread. 20231217_162558.jpg 20231217_162610.jpg


Now I'm searching all the different options for replacements without having to modify the threads to get the correct length so they don't clunk over bumps from fully extending, and also have that weak point where it broke.


Do these shocks with the dogbone in the eyelit work well? KYB 343131 Screenshot 2023-12-18 073833.jpg
Can i cut and press that dogbone out and use bushings from my broken shock? They seem to have over an inch more extension and about the same compression as the stock Monroe.


I just ordered some stock Monroe from oreilly to put on the van to get me by until I figure out the best solution.