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2021 OEM Suspension on Second Gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TRD Sprt Taco, Jan 7, 2023.

  1. Jan 7, 2023 at 5:31 PM
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    TRD Sprt Taco

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    Does anyone know if the front suspension on a third gen (2021) will fit on a second gen (2012 TRD Sport Double Cab, Long Bed, 4WD)?

    I joust found out that the suspension that was replaced 9 months ago was the wrong part which causes my front end to be too low, causing the camber and caster are out of alignment.

    I found a guy on Facebook Marketplace selling a like new (200 miles) OEM Front End Suspension from a 2021 on Facebook for $400.

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  2. Jan 7, 2023 at 5:39 PM
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    Would $300 be a better price? I’m trying to return my truck to OEM ride height or as close to it on a budget.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2023 at 5:42 PM
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    $400 is too high. I’d pay like 150 for just the fronts if he’s splitting bundle
     
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    Good point! I didn’t notice it had fronts and rears until now!
     
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    $200 would be better.
    You aren’t getting TRD shocks.

    BTW, your truck will probably sit 1/2” higher than stock with 3rd Gen springs.
     
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    If it is front and rear, than $400 is a fair price.
     
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    1/2” higher might be better than stock height considering the Taco Rake.
     
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    My 2 cents: I got a full set of TRD OR (Bilstein) front and rear plus UCA's for free. $400 seems high... These are NOT the OR shocks, and you can buy decent shocks for the $400 that are way better. Look around and check on the site here-thats where mine came from.
     
  10. Jan 7, 2023 at 6:55 PM
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    No deal on those, but yes they will fit. The suspension didn't change much at all from 2nd gen to 3rd gen. You can even use the steering rack from a 3rd gen on yours just fine.

    Either way $400 is too much if that is all you get. You can find some decent TRD OR suspension for similar or less.
     

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