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Can anyone tell me which spring/shock is the drivers side and which is the passengers

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TacomaPrime, Sep 24, 2014.

  1. Sep 24, 2014 at 12:50 PM
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    TacomaPrime

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    These came from an 06 TRD sport. Bought these from a fellow member and don't know which is the drivers side and which is the passenger side. I read that one is longer then the other to try to help with the taco lean? Am i crazy, or does it matter? I measured everything, and everything appears to be the same length. The one on the right is Blue and White paint markings. The left one is Green and Grey. Thanks for any help you can provide. I assume the dealer could figure it out, but I trust you guys and I couldn't find any answers on my own.

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  2. Sep 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM
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    skidooman

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    I don't think there is a difference in stock stuff, that's why it has the lean. The OME coil/strut has a small spacer that is added to the driver side assembly to counteract the lean.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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    One should be longer OP; at least, that's what I've read in a lot of thread on here.
     
  4. Sep 24, 2014 at 12:54 PM
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  5. Sep 24, 2014 at 1:04 PM
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    Maybe not longer but stiffer spring?
     
  6. Sep 24, 2014 at 2:18 PM
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  7. Sep 24, 2014 at 2:34 PM
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    So based on that, the green one or, left one in my pic, is the drivers side one?
     
  8. Sep 24, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    Yeah, my 05 Off road, the drivers side is 2 red marks and passenger side is 2 green marks. But I'm putting sport springs and bilstein 5100's on when my frame is replaced. I'm trying to call the service department to see if they know, but hopefully when they put it back together, they know. But I would like to know so they are put back on the correct sides too.
     
  10. Sep 24, 2014 at 6:17 PM
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    Can anyone with a 06 trd sport look? If you get under the truck, there should be paint markings on the back of the front springs. Can you tell me what color yours are. I am going to disassemble them this weekend and measure the height, but if someone could check theirs, I would greatly appreciate it.
     
  11. Sep 25, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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    bump for the day crew.
     

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