What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

No lift, I'm installing Bilstein B6 4600 shocks on front and rear. trying to keep it stock rid height. So Gentlemen I'm open to suggestions on springs. If my top 2 coils aren't touching now, can I just reuse my old springs. If they are touching, which I will verify tomorrow, what springs would you suggest. I know from reading a ton of posts, that quite a few members use Moog springs, but I want something that I know will last a while, and give a ride that won't beat my kidneys or back to death.

 

@Kwikvette , so would something like this work for stock ride height, and still give me a good ride without beating me to death. Going to try and get some sleep, let me know what you think. I come here to TW for knowledge from people who know more than I do.

https://www.dobinsonsprings.com/shop-online/toy-122_front_coil-spring_c59-274-detail

 

Ah I was specifically referring to the rears; I've only read about people using Moog coils up front.

I've been reading up a lot on the 4R rear suspension but I'm sure others will provide better advice.

 

@Digiratus , question for you. found toyota springs at a couple of dealers they have 2 types listed

1. 2003 tacoma crew cab V6 auto With Off Road Package

2. 2003 tacoma crew cab V6 auto W/O Off Road Package.

I'm going to call the dealership later and talk to them and see if the non off road springs are linear, and what the springs weight are rated for, ie (550 lb) versus maybe (600Lb springs).I'll also ask them which spring will give me the better ride quality. Not much difference between prices on both coil springs.

 

I bought the professional spray gun, and highly recommend. I had a hard time controlling with the one that came in the kit. I tried it for the first bottle, and it put out a lot of material really fast. As to colors, you can tint to whatever you like. You buy the tint separately, at an automotive paint store. However, tinted Raptor is not going to "match" your existing paint. Here is a good example of them side by side:

 

Your mom has a 1st gen? That’s awesome.

 

This is tits! Love it

 

It really is. I'm seeing it more and more as a valid option if/when my paint needs to be addressed. I think it made a big difference with how well he prepped and that he added some thinner to the paint mix so it's smoother and not as rough a texture.
Looks really freaking good, especially in that color

 

Yeah a beat up 95 v6 manual. The "dirt truck" as she calls it. Kid that owned it before her used house paint with a brush and roller to paint it a weird drab green hahaha but works good for running around town and hauling her gardening stuff.

 

Your family likes their tacos.



y’all want a weird cousin?

 

Like Toyotas. Every vehicle we own is a toyota. Between my immediate family we have 4 1st gen tacos, 1 2nd gen taco, 1 3rd gen 4runner, a sienna, and an Avalon. Lol we have a problem.

 

My mother’s the odd one with a ford.
My brother has an 07 avalon, father the 02 Tacoma. Me with the corolla, Avalon, taco and tundra, my grandmother has a v6 awd rav4, and my uncle has a v6 Camry. Oh and my sister with her 19 rav4

 

If the top coils are not touching each other, they are still doing their job and are not worn out yet. The non-trd springs are linear. And from what Monte is saying, so are the 3rd gen 4-runner springs.

#2 would be the non-trd springs. An inspection would verify that. The trd/offroad spring is progressive, indicated by the coils on the upper portion of the spring.

 

I'm in love

 

Too lazy to look back, but what do you want to know about the rear suspension of a 4Runner. I might be able to help

 

Close here as well.
1-1st Gen 4Runner
1-3rd Gen Hilux
1-1st Gen Tacoma
1-Camry
1-Rav4

 

Made it back to houston and getting ready to unload the donor transmission!

 

Made a safe place in the garage for now

 

Took off the chrome side steps

 

And got some Rock sliders to clean up and weld on!