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3rd Gen Tundra/Tacoma Bilsteins on a 1st Gen '98 Pre-Runner

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by BartMaster1234, Nov 12, 2016.

  1. Nov 12, 2016 at 11:26 AM
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    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 [OP] American Auto Horns

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    I found a couple of deals on Craigslist for some Bilsteins with just a couple thousand miles on them from 3rd gen owners who upgraded their suspensions.

    Would these fit onto my '98 Prerunner Xtracab 2WD? I also like them since they already come with the coilover installed and I won't have to mess with them.

    Say they did fit, would this be a good idea, or should I get new ones? A set of four with the coilovers installed run me around 600 online. I don't want to mess with a spring compressor.

    I have two choices:

    A set off a 2015 Tundra: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/5862274146.html
    (Bilstein 48530-0C041, 48510-0C041)

    A set off a 2013 Tacoma: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/for/5865750248.html
    (Bilstein 48530-0C041, 48510-0C041)
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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    BartMaster1234

    BartMaster1234 [OP] American Auto Horns

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    Help? Anyone? :(
     
  3. Nov 13, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    No, they won't fit....only 2nd gens and 3rd gens can technically share suspension parts, but 1st gens (1995 - 2004) are too different.

    2005 saw the Tacoma go from a compact truck to a mid-size, so the differences are too great. The parts won't line up or bolt where they're supposed to.
     
  4. Nov 13, 2016 at 12:07 PM
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    BartMaster1234

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    Ah damn. Thanks.
     

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