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Leaf springs and rear shocks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Roadwarrior14, Jul 24, 2017.

  1. Jul 24, 2017 at 7:53 AM
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    Roadwarrior14

    Roadwarrior14 [OP] Member

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    New to the Tacoma world but i just bought a 2002 trd prerunner and wanted to update the suspension in the back with out raising it too much. Was thinking about bilstein 1500 shocks and general spring HD leafs. Would the shocks be set at 0 with those springs? Thanks
     
  2. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    MagicMexican

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    5100's are too long for stock height. You either need to go +1" or get 5125's in your length.
     
  3. Jul 24, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    Shocks in the rear aren't adjustable - they don't hold any weight so they don't work like the shocks in the coilovers that can preload the coils and give you a raise in height up front. , , and all have some rear setups that don't give much lift.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2017 at 12:49 AM
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    Wyoming09

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    I like my General Heavy Duty Springs
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2017 at 6:58 AM
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    kamaaina1

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    Yep, 5125's and some maybe a set of Deaver's. Call the folks at Wheelers. Super folks with great C/S!
     

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