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QA1 rear suspension

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tricky03, Feb 19, 2018.

  1. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Tricky03

    Tricky03 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Well i thought i was getting an '02 Tacoma but found an even better one. One owner, 2004 std cab, short bed, 2.7, auto (I'm old so I don' mind not shifting), 139,XXX miles.

    I really want to do the QA1 coilover conversion front and rear. I can get the front from street tacos (beefed taco) but don't see where to get the rear kit from. I've left multiple messages over the last 3 to 4 weeks via phone and e-mail with no response what so ever! Does anyone know of another setup out there?

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  2. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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    Tricky03

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    I' hoping to build a truck like this...

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  3. Feb 19, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    tony2018

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    thats a long bed btw.
     
  4. Feb 19, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    so which model came with the long bed?
     
  5. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:58 PM
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    Does anyone have info on rear QA1 swap?
     
  6. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:01 PM
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    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Might be tricky considering rear is leafs. I'd search customtacos.com
     
  7. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    I want to do a link type conversion. Street tacos makes a 4 link setup and it' awesome but I cannot get a old of the guy. I' hoping someone has another option.
     
  8. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Plenty of folks on TW have built linked trucks but usually lifted and designed for droop. Might not find much info in the way of geometry for a lowered one here. But we can certainly point you toward quality parts to build a kit of your own, provided you can weld.
     
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  9. Feb 19, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    Tricky03

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    I'm not a structural welder. I'l keep going after the kit I want. It's 99% bolt on and a friend of mine could weld on the 1% for me. Thanks for all your info...
     
  10. Mar 25, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    @ Tricky03 Send me a message I have the QA1 Coil Over Conversion down to a science and all parts needed to do it in stock.
     
  11. Mar 25, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    I would look through and/or post in the 5 lug and street truck forums, you'll probably get a lot more relevant responses there.
     
  12. Mar 25, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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    Why not post it here, you know for TW posterity?
     

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