1st gen springs, upgraded replacement options.

Hey,

I need to replace my springs, front & rear.

I don't carry heavy loads or tow things. I want to maintain my ride height.

Best choice for leafs and coils that are better than stock?

-Thanks! Have fun drivin'

 

Just replaced the stock suspension on my '03 Tacoma about 3 months ago (342K on the suspension). I wanted as close to a stock ride height. Went with Bilstein 5100s, OME 881 coils, and General Spring HD springs. Overall it added 1.5" of lift, which doesn't require you modify anything else (brake lines, etc.). The slight lift is barely noticable and the ride and handling is amazing. I went with the Heavy-Duty option on the rear leafs to match the slight lift the front coils and shocks were going to give me. I also liked the upgraded load capacity they provided. Really happy with the setup.

 

I’m looking at same parts. Do you have an empty bed? I’ve got a topper and tool box in bed but want stock height also.

 

If this is the case I would get the HD springs over the stock replacements. I have a Thule Xsporter bed rack with an oversized safari basket and mounts for paddle boards. The whole setup probably weighs slightly more than your topper. Ride height is level. When I loaded down to go camping recently there was little to no sag in the rear, which was not the case before I replaced the rear leafs and shocks.

 

I've got an ARE topper and at most 300 pounds of gear.