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Dropping coil rate on TRD pro shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by wolfman00, Mar 18, 2018.

  1. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    this is for the 2nd get pro shocks, the 6112 based ones.

    I have the pro kit on my 3rd gen 2.7 4x4. and its up a bit higher than Id like. I do like the kit, and if I can tune it a bit on height, i will keep it.

    the TRD pro coil, like the baja coil, i finally found out is a 3x14" eibach. The pro coil is 600lb, baja is 650.
    I was looking over some 3x14 coilover coils at different rates, and 550 caught my eye.
    Do you think 550 would be enough to drop me down some? Sit alittle lower in the travel? i just want to drop maybe an inch.

    Ideas on this?
     
  2. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:52 PM
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    What did you have on before you installed the PRO kit? Or was it on your truck when you bought it?
     
  3. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    it was totally stock, right off the lot.
     
  4. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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    Can you re-use your old coils? I think the non-TRD coils are rated at 550lbs
     
  5. Mar 18, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Unfortunately i cant, different style of coil. Toytec says oem for the 3rd gen is 717lb.
     
  6. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Aww that sucks. How long have you had the PRO kit on? Maybe it will still settle a bit?
     
  7. Mar 18, 2018 at 9:01 PM
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    2nd gen OEM coils are 530 lbs, just FWIW.
     
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  8. Mar 18, 2018 at 10:21 PM
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    you'd have to find a 13" coil. You got more lift cuz you truck is lighter with that 2.7 engine.
     
  9. Mar 19, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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    So I should get a shorter coil as opposed to a lighter rate?
    I see mostly 12 and 14” coils, havent seen 13”. But i also hear icon uses a 13”
     
  10. Mar 20, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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    No luck finding a 13” coil
     
  11. Mar 20, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    Another option is put a heavy steel bumper to drop you some lol

    Or just try to live with the lift.

    Pic of the truck?
     
  12. Mar 20, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    bumper would fix it for sure. Problem is- I told my self i wasnt going to do shit to this truck, that I was going to leave it stock. So much for that.
    IMG_3917.jpg
     
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  13. Mar 20, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    We all have said that to ourselves...that definatley gave you a lot of lift.
     
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    So here is the funny thing- my truck stock, or the dealer lot- was 22" front, 23" rear. so it was already tall from the start. after the lift, 23/23. so measurements wise it gave just 1". BUT- its freakin tall. its weird.
     
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    Maybe it will settle.
    If not, i will probably offload the kit. and go to a 5100.
     
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    for reference- stock the day it came home.IMG_3252.jpg
     
  17. Mar 20, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    Can't you drop the coil a notch or are the TRD Pro's one setting only?
     
  18. Mar 20, 2018 at 9:23 AM
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    one setting. unlike the 6112. if they had more settings I'd be golden.
     
  19. Mar 29, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Any luck finding a suitable coil ??? I want to do the same with my 2.7 4x4 5 speed (a light rig). I did some searching for a shorter 600lb cool with no luck, I think the rate it fine, just want more droop and want to leave rear stock and get rid of the slight bro lean.

    Here are my numbers on a 2nd gen, TSB rear leafs and the PRO suspension.


    DF 37 3/8 22 11/16
    PF 37 13/16 22 15/16
    PR 37 3/16 22 3/8
    DR 36 13/16 22 1/8
     
  20. Mar 29, 2018 at 6:09 PM
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    I actually took my kit off and sold it last weekend. It just wasnt right for me.
     
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