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1st Gen Suspension Install

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by JDMcQ, Oct 7, 2009.

  1. Dec 16, 2009 at 6:40 PM
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    98lowflyingtacoma

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    sweet write up... Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:12 PM
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    so is the new suspension going with the truch when u get rid of it?
     
  3. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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    The truck sale was a joke. I am keeping the truck. I will sell you the old suspension though. :D
     
  4. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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    you sonofabich!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    i wanted some TC UCA for cheap :(

    how much and how much of a lift?
     
  5. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:18 PM
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    It is the stock suspension, you don't want it, but if you did, you could have it for free.
     
  6. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:52 PM
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    dont be soo quick to jump to conclusions
     
  7. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:54 PM
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    Let me know, I have the whole thing in the garage, taking up space. The rear springs mat be too long for your truck though. It will all likely end up in the scrap yard come spring.
     
  8. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:56 PM
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    id like em but im not going to penn no time soon
    and im sure shiping will be alot
     
  9. Jan 16, 2010 at 8:56 PM
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    Shipping might not be that bad. What are yo interested in, I will price it out for you.
     
  10. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:00 PM
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    rear springs and shocks
    and the struts too but i dont need them
     
  11. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:03 PM
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    I think that my rear springs are way longer than yours and they had sagged a bit on my truck. The shocks are in good shape, Can't remember what brand they are though. Got them from 4 wheel parts a few years ago.
     
  12. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:05 PM
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    i thought 98 - 04 were the same size
     
  13. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:13 PM
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    I thought I heard the older ones were shorter. I don't really know.
     
  14. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:14 PM
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    i think thats the 95.5-97
     
  15. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:15 PM
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    Oh, Well, if they will fit and we can get them to you for a reasonable amount, they are yours.
     
  16. Jan 16, 2010 at 9:16 PM
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    You should know that the bolts are still stuck in the spring eyes, cut flush, they will have to be pressed out somehow.
     
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    :woot:
     
  18. Jan 16, 2010 at 11:21 PM
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    Q. First love your truck and the lift you did. I did almost the same to my 2001 4x4 4 dr TACO. Only I used a 1 inch spacer (Fits above the shock and shock holder) on front. Your way looks better and correct. However I am not to mech-inclined and went the other route. I had the truck alinged and all seems ok after 10,000 miles now. No binding or steering issues. I geuss the question is if you lift the truck an inch or two do you need to replace the stock control arms? or is it just a better way. I added a leaf spring in back. total raise was 1 1/2 inch in front and 2 1/4 in back. Shocks replaced blistin stock off road.
     
  19. Jan 16, 2010 at 11:29 PM
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    the stock stuff from johns truck should fit yours blake...i think youre right about 95.5-97 being different

    if it helps with shipping i have a business address with a dock you can have them shipped to...



    also if it helps...ive heard of people using a single leaf out of a stock leaf pack to add to a full stock leaf pack and getting it rearched or someshit and using it like a "rebuild" to bring the truck back up to stock height
     
  20. Jan 17, 2010 at 6:33 AM
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    higherlux

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    thank you jeff

    im glad to hear that its possible ti use one leave from another pack to help rase the truck cuz thats what i was gonna try and do
     

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