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Stock Ride Height Upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TreadUp, Jun 29, 2015.

  1. Jun 29, 2015 at 6:23 AM
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    TreadUp

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    My front suspension is getting a little worn and cannot keep up when off road or at the beach on sand. I know there is a ton of info out there about lift options but I really don't want to lift my truck. I would like a stiffer front setup without being too harsh for the road.

    If there is a coilover setup that would fit this bill let me know. Maybe I just need a stiffer spring and my shocks are fine. Not really sure.

    Thanks for your time
     
  2. Jun 29, 2015 at 6:56 AM
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    keakar

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    just go with oem replacement Monroe quick struts from the rock. you need the whole thing, spring and strut to restore the suspension.

    it will ride like new again and you wont believe how much better it is over your worn out saggy ones you never new were so bad.
     
  3. Jun 29, 2015 at 6:26 PM
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    Deere9798

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    I would like to hear the options as well.
     
  4. Jun 30, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    I think any "other" options would involve a lift of some sort
     
  5. Jun 30, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    VandalTaco

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    Or just check the marketplace...seems like there are always lightly used stock trd coilovers for sale on there.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2015 at 2:30 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    NWOR sells replacement HD spring upgrades. The state it may give you 3/4" lift due to increased load capacity. With brand new standard springs you are going to see a small lift from where you are at now with worn springs.
     
  7. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:51 PM
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    if you have the money to spare an adjustable coilover can be set to 0 lift. If not i would just get a oem replacement or 5100s set to 0.
     
  8. Jul 2, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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    ^^^ What he said.^^^
     

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