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Suspension help

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by HB802, Apr 22, 2017.

  1. Apr 22, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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    HB802

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    I'm looking to put new suspension in my 03 regular cab 4 cyl and am looking for some help with compatibility. Right now I'm looking at Kings for front and back and OME leafs, will most likely also replace the UCAs. Would all of these parts fit my truck and work together? Other than hardware for replacing the leafs is there anything else I would need to do the swap parts wise? Thanks for the help!
     
  2. Apr 22, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    Going with the exact same set up...as soon the bank account allows it! :laugh:
     
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  3. Apr 22, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    Do you know if these parts will fit a 4 cyl? I'm pretty new to the taco world and I dont want to go spend $3k on parts thats wont fit my truck haha. Can't really find much on here about 4 cyls with kings on them.
     
  4. Apr 22, 2017 at 7:17 PM
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    All those will fit your tacoma...the suspension set up is identical between the 4 and 6 cyl...if it says your year tacoma, it will fit :)
     
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    Awesome thank you!
     
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    95-97 has different leafs.


    just so theres no misunderstanding

    edit: not sure if edited or i read wrong. anyways
     
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  7. Apr 22, 2017 at 9:54 PM
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    What he said
     
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    Also since you're a 4cyl regular cab it might be a good idea to ask for the 600lb coils for the kings otherwise you'll ride pretty dang stiff
     
  9. Apr 23, 2017 at 5:13 AM
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    That's what i was planning on doing. I also plan on putting on a rooftop tent and new front/rear bumpers. Do you think with the added weight I will need the extra help from the 650s or should I stick to the 600s?
     
  10. Apr 23, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    If u are going w a steel plated bumper, skid plates, n winch yes definitely go 650...thats what i did with my 04 and its almost like i coulda gone with the 700...I love my set up, but an aluminum bumper would have saved some weight...for the leafs if you are gonna go swingout bumper w the rtt tell them how much weight you are adding when you buy so you get the right leafs...the all pro expeditions may be worth a look at...at least a phone call. My dakars are great but i have a cbi swing out n when i add a rtt i may need to add a leaf...wish i went the allpro route, or order custom
     
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    If you want custom alcan makes a good leaf
     
  12. Apr 23, 2017 at 7:31 AM
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    I'll probably be adding around 170 lbs in just bumpers alone and then a roof top tent which I imagine will be around the 150lbs mark. I don't think I'm going to go with a swing out bumper, been checking out the Relentless rear plate bumper and either their stealth front plate bumper or a Moab 1.0 by CBI. Are the 650 lb coils what come with the Kings normally? I see the option to upgrade to the 700lbs coils buts it doesn't say what they come with normally, may just not be looking in the right place.
    The All pros look sick but they may be a bit overkill for my day to day use, although I am planning on going on a lengthy road trip once I complete my truck and will be hauling a bit of gear so the expeditions may be worth the wait... so many options :annoyed:
     
  13. Apr 23, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    Remember that a plate bumper will bring your regular cab 4 cyl up to the weight of a v6 truck with a stock bumper. I got stuck with coils meant for a v6 truck on my 08 and they are giving me as much lift as I'd want already without preloading. That's good if you're going with bigger tires like 34-35's, but other than that it would be too much lift for no reason and I can't reduce the lift except for swapping out the springs. I'd start low and work your way higher in spring rate.
     
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