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A little rear end advice...

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by scott33, Dec 17, 2016.

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  1. Dec 18, 2016 at 9:25 AM
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    oldracer

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    Not so fast.

    That appears to be a Timbren,     https://www.suspensionconnection.com/timbren-kits.html?gclid=CPj95Oyd_tACFZlMDQodCkEBYQ

    I have used them and they are not a lift block; they are a suspension overload helper.

    If adjusted properly they provide zero lift, with an empty cargo bed; if adjusted wrongly them of course they will provide lift, but with a harsh ride.

    Have used them on Tacoma's and Tundra's; with great results; if adjusted properly. Have a set on a Tundra right now and there is a gap varies with model) between the spring and bumper when at truck is unloaded.

    On the Tacoma's even adjusted properly the block's effect may be felt with no load.

    But on a Tundra, I have a set in right now and you can't tell if they are there. Just picked up a ATV with a lot of heavy parts; and the ride home was normal; with no spring sag. Normal height

    The Tacoma's are lighter and a little more bouncy; so the spring may touch the bumper block, unloaded even adjusted properly; if you hit a rough road. Tundra no problem.

    The block should not be touching the spring or frame, depends on model,; when the truck is not loaded. Possibly the rear spring is so weak it is sagging down to the Timben.

    This applies only to the pic of the rear spring, you have other things going on in the front.

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  2. Dec 18, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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    look at pic again...
     
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  3. Dec 18, 2016 at 9:39 AM
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    Yeah look again UNDER the Leaf, that is the block I am referring to and it is not stock. The OP says he wants to go back to stock height therefore that comes out.
     
    Pushincaskets, Dec 18, 2016
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  4. Dec 18, 2016 at 10:31 AM
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    Pretty sure you'll have to pull those timbrens out in order to use a stock leaf. I'd go with dakars. 2" lift and way more burly than stock. Those Timbrens are like $120 and pretty bad ass from what I hear so I'd definitely keep them.

    And I have to lol at that picture. The leafs are acting as a 2 link system and the timbrens are the springs :rofl:.
     
    Clay_916, Dec 18, 2016
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  5. Dec 18, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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    just bag it.
     
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  6. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:03 PM
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    Hey, I will buy those off ya if yer not gonna use em. The Timbrens that is..
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    I'll keep that in mind. I have some OEM bump stops I was planning on putting on when I get the new springs.
     
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