Official 1995.5-2004 5lug tacoma lifted/lowerd suspension guide and general info

This thread is for 1995.5-2004 5 lug tacomas only
Will update as i find more options for 95.5-04 5lug tacomas and threads when more info is found. All first gen 5luggers are welcome to comment with more info if you see something missing, if you have or know of a build thread/write up for any of the info below. Trying to make this as complete as i can for everyone to use.

For 05-15 5lug info go here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-lifted-lowerd-guide-and-general-info.548413/

5lug market place: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5lug-buy-sell-classifieds.547314/

With 3” lift max tire size will be 30x9.5 with minor trimming, anything larger will require more modifications.

With 6” lift recommend tire size is 32x10.5 with trimming max 32x12

With leveling kit it is possible to run 30x9.5 tires with minor trimming but you will still rub alot, would recommend 28x8

Rubbing issues with larger tires have to do with rubbing on the back of the wheel well where the pinch weld is, on the frame during full lock, and top of the wheel well under compression

What is a 5lug, what makes it different then a 6lug

Commonly called 5lug or “mini truck”, A 5lug tacoma is a 2wd model tacoma designed for a more economical market that the bigger 6lug versions weren’t designed to target. They are a lowerd version of a tacoma utilizeing a spring under axel (sua) set up in the rear and up front uses a coil springs and shock. They were designed to have a softer/smoother ride then 6lug tacomas which tend to be more stiff. 6lugs tacomas use a spring over axel (soa) and use struts up front, for this reason 6lug suspension parts WILL NOT FIT on 5 lug tacomas. 5 lug tacomas also have a lower pay load rating and tow rating compared to 6lug tacomas. 5lugs came with either the 2.4 or 3.4 engine while the 6 lug came with either the 2.7 or 3.4 engine.

Lifted Front suspension

All front lifts except Doestech coils, and LT kits do not require new shocks for the front. The spindle lift, spacer lift and 6cyl coil on 4cyl all use oem length shocks. Stock shock length is 14.7” ext 9.34” collapsed 5.36” travel

Daystar 1.5 polymer coil spacer(note most guys who run these only achieve about .75” on average) #ky09113bk
http://www.daystarsuspensionparts.com/kt09113bk
Install instructions: http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/instructions/41150-2WD.pdf
Build thread showing install:

Fabtech 3” spindles (requires rims with 3 3/4” BS) #FTS4130-7
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/toyota-tacoma-2wd-5-lug-fabtech-3-spindle-lift-1995-2004-p2138.aspx
Fabtech install instructions: https://fabtechmotorsports.com/instructions/FT4130-7i.pdf
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-general-1st-gen-5lug-lift-info.536614/page-2

Doetsch tech coil and UCA #

Instructions:
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Doetsch tech spindles #589504 (requires rims with 3 3/4” bs)
http://www.shocksandsuspension.com/showitems_spindles.asp?dc=5
Build thread showing install: same as fabtech spindles

Jd fabrication LT kit #tt955lfek
https://jdfabrication.com/products/mid-travel-front-suspension-kit
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-long-travel-2rz-turbo-build.332111/#post-8763642

Jd fabrication extreme LT kit #tt955lfekext
https://jdfabrication.com/collectio...coma-95-to-04-2wd-5-lug-front-end-kit-extreme
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Esb fab LT #
http://www.esbfabrications.com/5lugtaco.html
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V6 coils 1” of lift on average (applys to 4cyl trucks only) recommendation moog 81070

Moog 81070 Coil Spring Set

https://www.amazon.com/Moog-81070-Coil-Spring-Set/dp/B002VK0AZW
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/v6-coil-springs-on-a-4cyl.493441/

TC billet cross shafts #TCO98420
https://offroadwarehouse.com/i-11651881-total-chaos-billet-cross-shafts-96-04-2wd-toyota-tacoma-pair.html#!model=TACOMA||make=TOYOTA||year=2003
Build thread showing install:

TC LT kit #TCF98000S= SAW coilover #TCF98000K= Fox/King coilovers
Build showing install:

Fabtech shocks #FTS2096
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/mobile/fabtech-performance-twin-tube-shock-single-p32083.aspx
Build thread showing install:

American motor sports Lt #
http://www.american-motorsports.net/?page=suspension&suspensionId=2
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Lifted Rear suspension

All rear lifts will require ext length shocks that are at least 22” ext 14” collapsed with 8” of travel

Fabtech 2” shakles #FTS2096
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/toyota-tacoma-2-rear-shackle-kit-1995-2004-p23249.aspx
Build thread showing install:

Fatbob garage AAL short or long leaf #41150-2WD-AAL
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/toyota...a-leaf-lift-kit-2wd-5lug-1995-2004-p8505.aspx
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-general-1st-gen-5lug-lift-info.536614/page-2

Fabtech AAL #FABFTS200
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/toyota-tacoma-2wd-5-lug-fabtech-add-a-leaf-kit-955-04-p33952.aspx
Build thread showing install: same as Fatbob AAL

Fatbob garage lift shakles #41150-2WD-2096
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/toyota...hackle-lift-kit-2wd-5lug-1995-2004-p8506.aspx
Build thread showing install:

Fabtech shocks for lifted rear end # FTS7163
http://4x4.fatbobsgarage.com/mobile/fabtech-performance-twin-tube-shock-single-p32084.aspx
Build thread showing install:

Bilsten rear shocks #F4-B46-0203-TA #33-245492
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-f4b460203ta
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bsn-33-245492
Build thread showing install:

Daystar shakles #KT61010BK
https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/toyo...-rear-lift-1995-2004-toyota-tacoma-5-lug-2wd/
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Custom alcan leaf packs (call to have pack built to order)
http://www.alcanspring.com/
Build thread showing install:

Lowering suspension

Adding lowering to this tread just to keep all 1st gen 5lug info together

Lots of good lowering info here:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-95-5-04-lowering-info-for-newbs.170553/

6lug leaf pack #90-479 (LS) # (RS) (gives 1-2” of drop)
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index...77mmKPdd5reM2vXtiRBqSi9BvizWhW3hoC8ZoQAvD_BwE
http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20874
Build thread showing install:https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/leaf-swap-5-to-6-lug-pics.250587/#post-6093938

DJM lowering kit #K2895-3-4
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/djm-k2895-3-4
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3-4-drop-tacoma.21415/

Street taco 3/4 drop kit
http://stores.streetacos.com/drop-kit-3-4-tacoma-5-lug-year-1995-5-2004/
Build thread showing install:

4cyl coils (apply of 6cyl trucks only) (about 1” of drop) #sc2050

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Rear drop blocks
http://stores.streetacos.com/blocks...s-no-bump-stops-1969-2004-toyota-truck-5-lug/
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Ball joint flip #
http://stores.streetacos.com/ball-joint-flip-hardware-kit-95-5-04-tacoma-5-lug/
Build thread showing install:https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/how-to-do-a-ball-joint-flip-by-sd-yota.5272/

Mods

Pinch weld mod
https://adventuretaco.com/finally-the-pinch-weld-mod/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-and-adventures.484602/page-17#post-16606588

Turn signal relocation for running bumpers without turn signals
Build thread:https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-free-blinker-light-relocation-mod.186115/

Big break kit
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-budget-big-brake-kit-no-caliper-brackets.476849/

Steering mod Custom LBJ bracket
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/1st-gen-lower-ball-joint-brackets.263397/#post-13824677

Other

Front break upgrade #K1232
https://www.powerstop.com/product/power-stop-z23-kit/#y=2003&mk=TOYOTA&mo=TACOMA 2WD&ss=5 Lug Models
Install instructions: https://www.powerstop.com/installationguide-frontbrakepad/
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-with-general-1st-gen-5lug-lift-info.536614/

Regearing
8.4
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-788575-tacoma-8-4-non-eld-t100-tundra-3rd.html
7.5
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-18849164-toyota-7-5-low-pinion-3rd-rear.html

Energy suspension bump stops #9.9101
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/9.9101
2” tall LCA bump stops will help reduce rubbing by limiting up travel especially when running 30x9.5 tires
Build thread showing install:

Custom rear sway bar linkage
Contact @Luv my yota
Build thread showing install: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-with-general-1st-gen-5lug-lift-info.536614/

Carrier bearing bracket drop for lifted 5lug #
http://stores.streetacos.com/carrier-bearing-bracket-2-1-4-95-5-04-tacoma-5-higher-rear-lift/
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QA1 coil over adapter
http://stores.streetacos.com/qa1-coilover-adapter-plates-w-o-bumpstops-95-5-04-tacoma-5-lug/
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C notch kit
http://stores.streetacos.com/notch-kit-c-bolt-on-95-5-04-tacoma-5-lug/
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Extended break lines 3” #1055130 6” #1055131
https://www.lceperformance.com/Stainless-Brake-Lines-95-04-Tacoma-5-Lug-3-p/1055130.htm
https://www.lceperformance.com/Stainless-Brake-Lines-95-04-Tacoma-5-Lug-6-p/1055131.htm
Build thread showing install:

Oem/like oem replacement suspension parts

Parts diagrams
https://www.tacomaworld.com/media/albums/parts-diagrams-1stgen.45462/

Moog #81070 (v6 coils)

Acdelco (#45h0356 V6 coils)

Husky spring #sc2050 (4cyl coils)

Fcs #341513 (front shocks)

Monroe #32292 (front shocks)

Bilsten #24184991 (front shocks) #24-026758 (rear non lifted)

$310 NEW BILSTEIN FRONT & REAR SHOCKS FOR 95-04 TOYOTA 2WD TACOMA WITH 5-LUG WHEELS, GAS PRESSURE SHOCK ABSORBERS, BASE DLX, 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

https://www.amazon.com/BILSTEIN-SHOCKS-TOYOTA-PRESSURE-ABSORBERS/dp/B01BKSZ36Q

Lower control arm to lower ball joint bracket #48627-35030

2.4l 7.5” abs axel shaft #4231135370
https://parts.genemessertoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-axle-shaft-4231135370

3.4 8.4” abs axel shaft # 4231135390
https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/parts/2004/Toyota/Tacoma/S-Runner/index.cfm?action=partDetail&section=UNIVERSALS & REAR AXLE&group=REAR AXLE&subgroup=REAR AXLE&component=AXLE SHAFTS&partnumber=4231135390&vehicleid=190379&siteid=214329

Moog lower ball joint #k90269 (FL) #k90261 (FR)

Moog upper ball joints #k90256 (FL) #k90257 (FR)

Oem ball joints
UBJ R #4335039105 UBJ L #4336039095
LBJ R #4333039565 LBJ L #4334039445

Break drums break best select #9481DGS
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/...6/2004/toyota/tacoma?fitAttr_10039=Rear&pos=1

Ubolts
http://stores.streetacos.com/u-bolts-1-2-diameter-high-quality-5-lug/

Leaf springs #4821004330
https://parts.camelbacktoyota.com/p...iteid=214329&vehicleid=457829&diagram=8510535

Stainless steel break lines #1055129
https://www.lceperformance.com/Stainless-Brake-Lines-95-04-Tacoma-5-Lug-Stock-p/1055129.htm
Build thread showing install:

01-04 27mm anti sway bar bushings #
https://www.lceperformance.com/27mm-Front-Sway-Bar-Bushings-2001-2004-2WD-5-Lug-p/8481868.htm

Websites and other resources

Tire size calculator
How to replace ball joints:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...joints-1995-5-2004-5lug.558944/#post-18257729

Tire size oem
http://www.customtacos.com/forum/16-2wd-wheels-tires/75023-2wd-5-lug-info-tires.html#/topics/75023

Wheel size oem
http://www.customtacos.com/forum/16-2wd-wheels-tires/74917-2wd-5-lug-info-wheels.html#/topics/74917

Fatbob garage
http://www.fatbobsgarage.com/

Alcan springs
http://www.alcanspring.com/

Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/

East coast gear supply
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/

Street tacos
http://stores.streetacos.com/1995-5-2004-tacoma-5-lug/

Difference between 6lug and 5lug leafs
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/difference-between-under-axle-and-over-axle-leaf-springs.194214/

Summit racing
https://www.summitracing.com/?cm_mm...qzPJOR3ldIzVli7RVRpBthhpc5iEq0F4aAoshEALw_wcB

Bolt pattern
https://www.roadkillcustoms.com/whe...D+EXCEPT+PRERUNNER&bp=5+X+4.5&cb=60.1&os=&c=1

Torque specs
Figured ill start saving all the specs for when people need them

Rear shock 19ft lb

Build threads

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...d-with-general-1st-gen-5lug-lift-info.536614/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/joels-98-5lugger-
build.193515/#post-4206275

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-long-travel-2rz-turbo-build.332111/#post-8763642

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/the-black-widow-s-runner-to-beefed-runner.246644/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/480toyslowtas-build-thread.369264/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-400-dolla-pre-
runner.137384/#post-2691195

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/5-lug-mid-travel.517845/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-new-98-bagged-and-bodied-taco.128562/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/mowtacos-mini-build.71521/page-2

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...8-tacoma-5-lug-v6-manual-build-thread.534120/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/streetacos-bolt-on-4-link.121638/

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/3-4-drop-tacoma.21415/

 

Thanks you for doing this

 

No problem, ive been looking up part numbers to make this for like 3 days now, and still waiting for doetsch to email me back with there part numbers because its not clear on there website what they make. And surfed all 26 5lug pages and found no real build threads, so ill be searching other tacoma sites soon to hopefully find write ups.

 

Subd

 

You forgetting the TC Taquito kit

 

I thought i read somewhere that tc stop making 5lug stuff i could be wrong

 

I talked to them last year at the offroad expo n they said they sell about 2 kits a year, they will still make them.

To some companies the 1st gen 5 lug isn't a big market for them so they don't bother stocking anything for us

 

Im assuming that it would be an order you need to call in to make, do you have a part number and ill add it to the list

 

TCF98000S= SAW coilover
TCF98000K= Fox/King coilovers

 

The front ball joints are unique for 5-lugs. The best quality other than OEM I have found are Moog brand. They are made in Japan, and are stamped with Moog and 555. I think they use an improved OEM design with larger ball joints and slightly larger castings. They also contain grease zerks and all associated hardware.

Front Left Lower:

$44 Moog K90260 Front Left Lower Suspension Ball Joint for Toyota Tacoma

Moog K90260 Ball Joint

Front Right Lower:
Moog K90256 Ball Joint

Front Left Upper:
Moog K90256 Ball Joint

Front Right Upper:
Moog K90257 Ball Joint


The DT lift spindles will easily slice the LBJ boots if you don't put a jack underneath the LCA when removing the upper ball joint. I have had this happen a few times now because it's really easy to forget. I also want to source the part numbers for replacement boots. There are two companies I have found that make them: Febest (rubber) and Energy Suspension (poly). I'll let everyone know if I have any progress.

 

If you love the peace of mind of having a sway bar, but yet you have too much sway:

95-00:
Energy Suspension 8.5123G 25mm Front Sway Bar Bushing Set

 

Official part numbers for my rear setup:

Bilstein 33185590 Shock Absorber
Bilstein 33185606 Shock Absorber
2 of

$10 Energy Suspension 9.8108G 3/4" Hourglass Shock Eye Bushing

Energy Suspension 9.8108G 3/4" Hourglass Shock Eye Bushing
Explorer Pro Comp 13120 Rear Short Add-a-Leaf Kit
Fabtech FTS200 Soft Ride Add-A-Leaf Kit

This yielded about 4" of lift and increased shock travel to ~8.0-8.5 in

I just went to Autozone to get longer U-bolts. The center pins for the AALs were included in their boxes.


Here's a pic with the Daystar spacer lift on the front and freshly installed rear parts mentioned above.


There was still about 1/2 - 1 inch of rake when I installed the DT spindles, but it looked fine after that.

 

Searched this kit on Amazon and the end links seem different than the ones on our 5 lugs?

 

I think there are two different kinds depending on the year model. Those are the ones I have on my 2000. What year model is yours?

 

95-00 had a different sway bar end link then 01-04.

 

Those newer ones look easier to disconnect. What do they connect to?.. mine has a plate on the top of the strut rod where it connects to the lower control arm.

 

New ones connect same way but use a bj vs being solid so its better movement. You can swap to the newer ones if you wanted

 

The mounting plate must be different, unless I could bend it 90 degrees.

 

You have a picture of yours? Best i have is this of mine

 

You can see it unattached here. It's just completely flat, instead.