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REVIEW 3rd gen suspension on 2nd gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacoFergie, Apr 6, 2018.

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  1. Aug 2, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    It's a factory TRD sport. I like the handling but would like a smoother ride. Especially on a washboard road.
     
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  2. Aug 2, 2018 at 7:34 PM
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    2nd gen sport suspension rides completely different than 3rd gen sport suspension when they are on a 2nd gen truck. Ive had both and 3rd gen is stiffer.
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    That's why the bilsteins I'm trying to get came off of a 2nd gen offroad.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    2016 Sport suspension 1/2 spacer up front and aal in rear SCS Stealth 6 17 inch wheels Wildpeak AT3 265 70 17
    I have mine in the garage still and may go back to them with a spacer.
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    The Bilsteins will not provide any lift, the lift comes from the 2016+ springs.
     
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  6. Aug 3, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    ColoTacoPrerunner06

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    So I do have a set of struts off of a 4runner sport. Would those spring ride stiff also? I love being able to bounce ideas off of you guys. Its helping me figure out how to do it one time and get the results I want.
     
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  7. Oct 7, 2018 at 4:44 PM
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    For those who have replaced their 2nd gen suspension with 3rd gens; did you take the truck in to get aligned after installing?
     
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  8. Oct 7, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    Great write up! If anyone is interested I have 2017 TRD OR suspension for sale. Cheap
     
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  9. Oct 7, 2018 at 7:36 PM
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    Yes
     
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  10. Oct 8, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    I recently bought 3rd gen trd OR shocks/coils for my 2nd gen trd or. I installed the back shocks since I was able to do that myself easily. Still waiting to install the fronts. I bought new hardware also. Just waiting to find someone who can help with the install or save a bit more $ and go to a shop somewhere. I do most things myself but messing with the front suspension and compresses coils isn't something I'd like to take on myself.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    Pretty easy with two people. This is how we did it. I didn't link the second part.

    https://youtu.be/5E6u7dC7EHg
     
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  12. Oct 8, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    Did you buy them with the coilovers disassembled?
     
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  13. Oct 8, 2018 at 10:17 AM
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  14. Oct 8, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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    Has anyone had front diff vibes with 3rd gen off-road coilovers on 2nd gen?
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Yeah I watched the video. I think I would just rather take it to a shop for this unless I was working with someone who had done it before. Plus I would need a few more tools I just don't have right now. It looks doable at home but it also looks like something I could screw up and be stuck at home with a non-working vehicle for longer than I planned for.
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2018 at 10:35 AM
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    When I did mine I added a 1.5” AAL to the rear to match/retain factory rake if not even slightly more rake and haven’t had any issues.
     
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    With or without the overload leaf?
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2018 at 11:37 AM
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    Me too but I also added a 1 inch spacer in the front.
    20170521_124003.jpg
     
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  19. Oct 8, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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    I found a CL posting for a complete set of front and back suspension from a 17 OR that the owner took off after and upgrade. My 14 OR sags when loaded with camping gear so I was looking to install an AAL to the current 14 suspension prior to seeing this thread.. Is getting a 17 and adding the AAL to that prior to swapping out a better move? I was looking to get a 1-2" lift soon anyways. I may complete that goal by just getting 17 suspension and a size larger tire from stock? (265/75/16) Any experience?
     
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  20. Oct 8, 2018 at 1:00 PM
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    I did full 16 TRDOR swap. Leafs, Coils, Shocks. To that added progressive AAL and 1/4 top plate spacers up front. 2" in back and 1.5" in front thereabouts.

    [​IMG]image by seanbonham69, on Flickr
    [​IMG]image by seanbonham69, on Flickr
     
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