2016 Struts on 2nd Gen

I still have my 2016 suspension in the garage. New baby reduces time to put toys on. I'm considering doing a AAL while I'm back there. OP what are your thoughts on anything to add to this setup?? Looks great!

 

You can add some big dollars to a suspension. Ask yourself what you want the truck to be able to do. I'm a Toyota Tech and specialize in front end/alignment and have seen some pretty screwed up work to the point of no return. The higher you go the more $$ and problems you will run into.

That said doing the 2016 set up with some new rear spring if your have the sag issue would be a good option. My '12 spring are still good even after having hauling a 600 lbs snowmobile around all winter.

 

I like the ride. It feels a bit stiffer, but I added sliders and an ARB bumper that same weekend, so it might be the added weight of those. Fit was great. I still want to do Bilstein/OME coils down the road, but this will work for now.

 

@Ruggybuggy If you don't mind my picking your brain......I really would like up to 3 inches of height leveled out on the truck but I want to keep as close to a stock ride quality as possible. I came from a lowered track-tuned VW R32 so I'm new to lifting.

What would be a good addition at a low-ish cost to get a little rise on my truck with the 2016 TRD suspension setup? Any input will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

Sorry but your asking the wrong guy. I'm not a lift fan. Doing a 3" lift on the cheap will result in issues.

 

I actually removed '13 bilstien's to install these.

 

Nice budget minded upgrade. Well done!

 

I checked out the picture of your truck. That's a nice looking rig. If you haven't leveled it off that all I would do to it.

 

Thank you! I'm doing a slow and steady build. I don't want to overbuild and certainly don't want to underbuild. I have a set of 2016 TRD OR Bilstien's with UCA's and springs I want to put on with some kind of a leveling kit. I'm very open to what to add to this set-up and am considering the ToyTec kit. It looks like there are many many options of combinations out there so I'm not sure if I should piece together something else or not. I picked up the 2016's from a buddy for practically nothing.

http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com/NEW-3-Lift-With-front-coils-rear-options_p_233.html

 

Just be careful if your sensitive to how your truck rides. There are always trade offs with lifts and bigger tires. Generally the higher you go the more problems and the more $$ to correct those problems.

 

@Ruggybuggy
Hey guys just read this and i was wondering fit i can put the 2016 sport coils on my 2015 sport oem bilsteins? If not can i use my 2015 top hats for the 2016 coils and struts.
Thanks

 

Is it Side specific when putting on to a 2nd Gen?

 

Shocks no springs yes. Taller on the driver side. About 95% sure

 

Everything will interchange.

 

3rd gen rear springs any beefier or is it still crap ?

 

They "look" the same and I would bet they would bolt right in.

 

Just bought 2016 shocks and springs for my 2nd gen, will comment when installed

 

Off road or sport?

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacomas-dont-have-struts.452101/#post-13273621

Tacomas can't have struts.

 

Not with that attitude, they can't.