Non TRD Prerunner suspension question.

I have a DC SR5 Prerunner and would like to get some Bilstein offroad components (shocks & struts/springs). It currently have the stock 3 leafs. It no longer qualifies for the TSB, too many miles now at 43k. Do I need to add another leaf in order to use the rear Bilstein shocks?

 

What kind of bilstien shocks do you want? The trd ones or the 5100's?

 

Nope, you can use the shocks with any stock setup. All of the 6 lug Tacoma suspension components are interchangeable. If using the 5100 series rear shocks, get the stock length shock.

 

No, we have the same truck I'm running that set-up minus the off road's coils.

 

Notice a big difference in your ride? Any reason you chose not to get the front off-road coils?

 

^^I got a firmer ride but also noticed a little bump steer when going over rough terrain, I still prefer the Bilsteins over the non TRD shocks though. The Sr5 has the TRD Sport linear coils and stabilizer bar, the TRD Off Road has progressive coils and a smaller stabilizer bar therefore it was easier for me to upgrade to the TRD Sport suspension. If I wanted the TRD Off Road suspension I would not only have to change the front coils but also the stabilizer bar. I didn't want to experiment with a mismatch (TRD Off Road coils with TRD Sport stabilizer bar).

 

Didn't know that about the stabilizer bar, thanks for the info. Looks like I'll be looking for just the TRD struts & shocks.