If you have to use your rig as a daily driver coils give a much better ride. And if you have to drive over miles of washboard roads to get to your favorite trail head or fishing hole coils are far superior. I have long imagined building a coil sprung first generation 4runner. You probably already know about the coil suspension upgrade kits from Off Road Solutions. -- Matt

'89 4runner SR5, 3.0, auto (fun)
'93 xtra cab, dlx,3.0, 5spd (work truck)