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3rd gen suspension into 2nd gen question

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bretski, Aug 24, 2021.

  1. Aug 24, 2021 at 6:49 AM
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    Bretski

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    Not sure if this has been covered or not. Couldn’t find anything on it. I just acquired a 3rd gen suspension for my 2012 SR 5 4cyl AC 4x4. My concern is that will it level out the front or will it actually end up a little higher. Anyone do this on a 4cyl have any input ? Thanks
     
  2. Aug 24, 2021 at 10:28 AM
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    2018 struts and springs raised the front of my ‘10 OR by 3/4”
     
  3. Aug 24, 2021 at 3:17 PM
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    Ok thanks for the info. Was it level ?
     
  4. Aug 24, 2021 at 4:28 PM
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    Are you replacing the springs too? I also have a 4 cyl and got some 3rd gen shocks without springs and i’ve been wondering if I can use the stock springs with the 3rd get trd bilsteins.
     
  5. Aug 25, 2021 at 12:58 AM
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    I’m not sure about that. Mine are complete. Coils and shocks
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2021 at 1:14 PM
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    xaircav

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    Closer than it was.
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2021 at 1:32 PM
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  8. Aug 28, 2021 at 4:34 PM
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    Yes I finally found that. Thanks
     

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