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Make a 2012 SR5 ride like a Sport?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco818, Jun 4, 2012.

  1. Jun 5, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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    Doc35

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    Maybe being a Prerunner I didn't get the four leaf pack? I dunno. :confused:
     
  2. Jun 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    It depends on the region. Some truck batches have the 4 leafs and were shipped to one area, while others still had 3 and was shipped to another.
     
  3. Jun 5, 2012 at 5:04 PM
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    always 4leaf in canada since 2007....why not make them ALL the same in USA or Canada???Makes me scratch my head!!:confused::)
     
  4. Jun 5, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    Who knows, certainly some bean counter made the decision.

    I do know I've had over 900 lbs in my bed on several occasions and didn't have much problem. I've read where many complained about this weight to get the four leaf package. N:confused:

    My three leaf feels every bump in the road as a daily driver but still hauls the rated capacity, I can't imagine what the four leaf would feel like.
     
  5. Jun 5, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    Fuck both

    DAKARS FTW
     
  6. Jun 5, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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    Sweet
     
  7. Jun 6, 2012 at 6:13 AM
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    My theory goes like this.
    2005: market research suggests that Americans are pussies and need a cooshy ride rather that be able to actually do work. All Tacomas are made with 3-leaf springs.
    2007: new research suggests that Canadians are actually different than Americans -- they're not pussies. Canadians are given real man springs with 4-leaf.
    2012: additional new research suggests that some Americans also arent pussies, based on model selection demographics, certain models shipping to certain regions are given real man springs.

    -- above is, of course, partially in jest.

    Presumably, the OR models require additional flexibility for offroad use. Their owners probably use the truck more as a play thing than as a truck. Base is mostly a truck expected to be used for work, it needs heavier springs to support a load. SR5 is like a high class base model truck, similar expected use. Sport needs firmer springs for firmer handling.

    To answer the main question, for 2011 and a couple years older, there was absolutely no difference between SR5 and Sport, as far as ride and handling was concerned. For 2012 models, the SR5 has downgraded shocks compared to previous years.
     
  8. Jun 6, 2012 at 6:18 AM
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    :laugh: At the fact you think the TSB or 4 leaf pack are 'real man springs'


    Maybe market research showed that Canadians just like a stiffer ride in the rear than Americans...
     
  9. Jun 6, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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    I can't remember their exact words, all I remember is seeing a new leaf pack and new coils and shocks on the front. They didn't look like the bilsteins in the front though.
     
  10. Jun 6, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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    I guess having the 4 leaf pack makes the TRD Sport "a real man's truck". From what I'm reading here. lol
     
  11. Jun 6, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    Dakars FTW
     
  12. Jun 6, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    4 leaf pack dcsb FTMFW
     
  13. Jun 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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    I agree with the OP's description of the ride like a boat on still water, especially after trading in my offroad for the sport. Would the 4-leaf make that much of a difference in ride quality? I have the tow pkg. and feel it should be equipped with a heavier duty rear suspension.
     
  14. Jun 6, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    I've got a 2012 TRD Sport Access Cab with 3 main leafs and the short overload leaf. Does that count as a 3 or 4 pack? Also I have the tow package
     
  15. Jun 6, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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    I 2nd that!
     
  16. Jun 6, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    You got the 4-leaf:D.
     
  17. Jun 6, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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    thanks guys for the input, so basically buy a SR5 and throw this on them. I should be happy
     
  18. Jun 7, 2012 at 12:00 AM
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    suuuuweeet! ^^^ totally pumped to get my taco
     
  19. Jun 12, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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    introducing my new SR5!

    photo.jpg
     
  20. Jun 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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    Congrats. Love the super white.
     

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