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Need Help in Finding Parts for Front and Rear Suspension on 2002 Tacoma Xtra Cab TRD V6

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by tacoking2020, Aug 12, 2020.

  1. Aug 12, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    tacoking2020

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    Hi All,

    I need to replace the front coilovers and rear shocks on a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. It still has the original shocks and after 215k miles its shaking me to death. It Looks like there's some sort of factory lift (not sure) and I don't know what parts to get to replace it to maintain that lift.
    Is there a specific length or measurement i need to look for? Some websites seam to indicate categories like 0-1 inch lift 0-2 inch lift and I'm not sure what to get. I just want to maintain whatever left is existing in the stock config. (or maybe add a little if I don't need to change anything else out...)
     
  2. Aug 12, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    8112, SPC, Elka 2.0 rear and Icon AAL. About 1.5”
    Take some pictures of what you have. Front and rear. Give us measurements of center of hub to edge of wheel well at each wheel.
     
  3. Aug 12, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    Hers a pic of the front. Around 20 inches from center of tire to bottom of fender. Interior or wheel well is probably 2 more inches

    20200812_133837.jpg
     
  4. Aug 12, 2020 at 1:10 PM
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    No factory lift that I’m aware of in 02. Take a pic of the coilover at the top mount and pic of the rear leafs where they mount to the axle and a pic of the leaf in general.
     
  5. Aug 12, 2020 at 2:12 PM
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    That answers my question I think. So if there's no lift from factory I should be able to use any coilovers/suspension that say they are compatible. Thanks guys!
    From what I've read here I could probably add 2 inch lift without having to mess with anything like brake lines or diff drops.
     
  6. Aug 12, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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    8112, SPC, Elka 2.0 rear and Icon AAL. About 1.5”
    Yup that’s stock. 5100s are a very common route to take. You will want to replace the entire leaf pack too with that many miles. Also be aware of the taco lean. The battery and gas take are on the drive side of the vehicle. You can add very small spacer to the driver’s side coil over to make sure you get a level ride. Check out headstrong, wheelers, or even rock auto sells the parts you will need.
     

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