Should I put 2nd Gen 14' TRD OR Suspension on a 11' TRD Sport?

So this whole wormhole I have gotten myself into started when I starting taking a look at my rear end suspension and thinking about the 200lbs of added weight from a new Snugtop topper I am getting soon... I read about how some ppl use air bags, lots or ppl recommend the OME Dakar Leaf packs, etc etc, but every path I take it ends up leading to having to do some kind of a full lift on the truck to level out the front with the rear, which does get expensive and complicated. Also as I researched the rear leaf issues more and more about the 2nd gen tacoma's and looked closely at mine, they look toasted, almost sagging/flat, and can see light through them. Obviously the previous owner never did the TSB/recall to get the dealer to get new leafs as these look like they are the 2leaf+rebound leaf. So... needless to say an AAL really won't fix my problem, I know I need at least a new leaf pack (maybe the Dakar?)+5100 or I might as well upgrade the front and the rear together.I found a TW user today geographically close to me selling a 2014 TRD OR take-off suspension (leafs, coils, shocks, u bolts, uca's). I found some stuff on TW about ppl using 3rd gen OR suspensions on 2nd gen , but not a ton of info specifically about using a 2014 TRD OR kit on a 2011 TRD Sport DCSB... Below are some pics of the kit he is selling... This seems like an easy solution for my leaf/sag issues as I could get some overall lift 1"-2" , new shocks/coils, and a much more upgraded leaf pack compared to the 2011, 2-leaf end of life setup I have now... Curious to know what people think about doing this full kit for less than $400, does it fit, can this work? or should I shell out the full $1000 and do 5100's all around and new medium OME Dakar Leaf packs in the rear?

 

I put a set of 2020 TRDOR take offs with 200 miles on them it was only the front coilovers and rear shocks but i am very happy with them especially since the fronts came fully assembled.

 

I did the same thing with my 2014 TRD Sport and a 2017 OR take off set. You will get a free lift of about and inch and a half in the front. The rear will not be any different than what you have now. (It may measure slightly lifted for a few days after the install, but will settle a bit.) Those shocks and front coli overs appear to have a few miles on them. The ones I scored were literally brand new. If it were me, I wouldn't put something in that had more than about 5,000 miles on them.

Here's how mine sat after that install and before I added rear air bags:

 

Just put these in today. I got about an inch lift. Coils are about 6 months old. The bilstiens were around $275 for all 4 new. I really like my new set up with plus 5 wheels and 275 70 16 falkens.

 

I would not use the 2014 stuff in your situation.
The only real difference would be in the FRONT springs.
The O/R used a progressive rate spring.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trd-off-road-and-trd-sport-front-spring-differences.380321/#post-10442457

The rear springs (even the TSB replacement) are nothing special.
They also like to sag fairly quick in my experience.

I don’t think you’ll gain anything much if you use the 2014 suspension.
If it were a 2016+ I would consider using the front coil overs assembly.


Personally, I’d look into a whole new aftermarket leaf pack for the rear.
For the front, I’d look into 5100s and OME coils. There seems to be a lot of guys running weight and are happy with that setup.


This is my opinion, hopefully the TW member that is selling it understand.

 

I agree. You’re better off getting 4 new 5100 shocks and a Dakar leaf spring. I bought take off brand new 2017 springs and added a leaf but 2 years later they are sagging big time. Toyota leafs are junk pure and simple.

 

Depends on the price you want to pay. I would install a 3rd gen Off Road take off suspension locally. You can usually find them for about $200 with almost no miles put on it, sometimes even with 3rd gen leaf packs which will fit no problem. It will give you about 1" lift on the front and a better ride. Do not get the Sport suspension unless you like a stiffer ride, due to the digressive valving of the shocks. If you look at my thread towards the last few pages there are some with aftermarket leaf packs when constant weight is applied. But it is possible that you may have a rough ride since the shocks will be close to their extended length.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/posts/17559193/

Given your situation I would probably look into 5100's and a leaf pack. I have Dakar Med that I got second hand from a local that switched to an All Dogs Offroad leaf pack. He claimed they rode better than the Dakars. Which I have heard many claim other leaf packs being better than the Dakars, but in no way is the Dakar bad. I personally wouldn't get any OEM leaf springs from another 2nd gen because you really don't know the condition until you put them on the truck and drive around for for a couple weeks.