Stock front coil replacement questions - OEM OME Oh My!

Hello,

I have a 2005 double cab 4x4 offroad Tacoma with 100k. Toyota is replacing the frame and leaf springs as soon as parts arrive. I upgraded to 5100's a few years ago at zero setting on stock front coils and TSB leaf pack. Everything has been good.

I will be replacing my 5100's with new ones all the way around when the frame and leaf springs come in. I crawled under to look at the stock front coils. The black protective covering is crumbling off and they appear rusty. This brings me to my first question.

Question 1: Would this be a good time to replace the stock coils or should they last the life of the truck?

If they are fine to keep on there, I'm good. If they should be replaced, I have a couple more questions. Yes. I searched and realize there is a TON of information and many options concerning front suspensions. After long deliberation, I don't need a lift. So, I am trying to stick close to stock. Boring, but true.

About this time a craigslist ad pops up in my area from a guy selling his complete suspension from a 2015 double cab 4x4 offroad Tacoma with 11k. He just installed an OME package. PERFECT. I contacted him to buy his coils, but said I just need to verify part numbers. I've searched many Toyota online parts searches and it appears that replacement coils for a 2005 offroad 4x4 and 2015 offroad 4x4 are different part numbers. The coil for the 2015 shows that it works only for 2012 to 2015. WTF?

Question 2: Does anyone know for certain that the stock front coil from a 2015 double cab 4x4 offroad work for a 2005 double cab 4x4 offroad?


Extra Credit:
Depending on what I hear back from y'all, I could be arm twisted into getting OME coils as a last resort. Wheelers recommended 883's since they would only provide 1" lift on my doublecab. However, I've read on this forum that OME and 5100's are a bad idea. Also, concerned with any long term driveline issues. This truck will be with me for many more years. I don't want to induce any issues purposefully.

Extra Credit Question:
Anyone running OME 883 and 5100's at zero setting on a doublecab.?

I'd be curious about your thoughts. Especially, if you have been running this setup for a while. Long enough to determine if it is dependable and reliable.

Thank you in advance for your help on this.

 

Coils do not last the life of the truck. They're a wear item - I would replace them.

You can buy stock coils on this forum with low miles for super cheap - that's an option.

You can run any coil from a 6 lug truck from

$90 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma With 4L Right Petrol intake air snorkel kit high performance system compatible kit Replacement black Rotational Molding (2005-2015)

2005-2015.

You can use OME coils and 5100 shocks - Bilstein just has a partnership with Eibach so they suggest Eibach coils only be used with their shocks, other aftermarket brands "void the warranty."

Wheeler's is probably accurate on the lift height on the 883 coils on your truck, but personally I'd recommend 2 things.. make a thread and title it "Double Cab on 883s?" or similar in the second gen subforum since it'll be easily noticed by those who might be running that setup and not buried in another thread with a thread title that wouldn't normally get you clicks from guys running that specific combo, and I'd also shop around.

I personally recommend @HeadStrong Off-Road, after doing business with both companies - HeadStrong is superior, and cheaper.

 

If you dont have any additional weight on the front of your DC like a heavy bumper and/or winch i'd say pass on the 883/5100 combo. For a couple of bucks than the 883s you can pick up a pair of new trd off-road progressive coils for the front that will work perfect with the 5100s.