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Replacing front suspension parts.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by cr500taco, Nov 28, 2015.

  1. Nov 28, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    cr500taco

    cr500taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I need to replace the coil springs on my truck.

    Has anyone purchased any of the coil springs from Rock Auto? The prices range from $40 to under $93 for the pair. I can get the OEM ones for just under $200 a a pair at my dealership.

    Need to replace the isolators, also and thinking of replacing the control arm bushings and possibly the ball joints. Any suggestions where to get those?
     
  2. Nov 28, 2015 at 5:19 PM
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    mikesdoublecab

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    Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.
    If you have any inclinations to lift the truck in the near future, you may want to consider swapping all the stock parts out with aftermarket since you are planning to rip into it. Would be two birds with one stone.

    Throw in a mid travel adjustable coilover system up front with some extended travel upper control arms. The arms would add performance as well as replace the stock bushings and such.
     
  3. Nov 29, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    Thanks for that suggestion. I was actually contemplating on getting aftermarket springs. because, I eventually want to get get the Icon coilovers. Can't afford the Icon's, right now. But, need to swap the springs out, because they are sagging and eating up my tires. I am running the Bilistiens 5100's, currently and am hoping to get the total chaos UCA's, sometime next year. but before I get the Icon's.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2015 at 12:03 PM
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    I have a full set of upper & lower A-arm bushings that I did not need/use when I did my front suspension, they're rubber OEM style.
     

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