Will Gen 3 Taco struts/shocks fit Gen 2?

Yes. It'll give your front a 1inch lift.

 

Yes-I think it rides better too; however that might just be in my head.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/review-3rd-gen-suspension-on-2nd-gen.542843/

It fits and gives a better ride assuming you get a TRD Off Road suspension second hand. Knowing the shock valving on the TRD Sport is more stiff I would assume the ride would be worse. But the TRD OR rides quite nice, above is my post/review of it.

 

It most definitely rides better. Just did mine today. Loving how it leveled out! Took me 3 hours doing it by myself.

 

Did you happen to measure your center of wheel to bottom of fender? If you did, can you provide those measurements?

 

Doing this on Wednesday and adding a 3/8” spacer on top. Might end up with some bro lean and have to lift the rear too... we’ll see. Lol

 

I did. Stock springs I was at 19 1/8. 3rd gen I am at 20 13/16 exactly. I didnt change my back springs, just added the 3rd gen shocks.

 

I'm putting '19 TRD pro suspension on my '11 Sport this week, with AALs in the back. I'll post up some pictures of how it balances when I'm done.

 

Dang!! You got the best of best from Toyota suspension!

 

yeah but we only paid chump change for our TRD OR shocks

 

Yes they will fit.
1. Depending on the amount of rust your current ones have on the bolts, the removal of the old ones will be the most time consuming part of the process. I had to cut the bolt off one of my rear and two off the driver side front. I am in the NE so the liquid brine that CT puts on the road is eating cars left and right. There are multiple ways to skin the cat, as MSgt O said above 3 hours is about right if you don't run into any issues.
2. Youtube U is a great resource for several different techniques on how to change the fronts. I would watch them and determine which one will work for you.
2. From the image you posted it looks like the top hats are off of the set you have. You will probabley need new top hats. If you try and reuse the ones you currently have make sure they are not too worn and the hole in the top is not elongated.
3. The springs are color coded. Red-Green driver side, Red-Blue passenger side. I am assuming it is to account for the "driver lean" issue.
4. Get the torque figures for the reassembly.

Have fun and enjoy the ride.