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TRD OEM front coil spring ID paint marks, right vs. left?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jeffmort, Dec 9, 2022.

  1. Dec 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM
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    jeffmort

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    So I bought a set of front OEM shocks/coil spring assemblies for my 2001 TRD Tacoma.
    These shocks/springs were originally installed on a 2001 TRD Tacoma and were taken off when the truck was new for a suspension lift.
    I know there is a right and a left side which I assume is identified by the paint marking on the coils. One coil has purple & blue markings and the other has green & blue paint marks.
    My question is: which one is the right side (passenger) and which is the left side (driver)?
    See pictures.
    Thanks.
    IMG_1141.jpg IMG_1140.jpg
     
  2. Dec 9, 2022 at 1:18 PM
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    Area51Runner

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    Maybe @Empty_Lord can answer this. On my 02 I have yellow and blue and green. No purple. #ConsistencyMatters lol
     
  3. Dec 9, 2022 at 2:47 PM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    HAHA, UGGS. nice.

    I don't know the answer, but just throw them on and measure side to side. The drivers side tends to sag.. if it's lower than the passenger side swap and remeasure. :notsure:
     
  4. Dec 9, 2022 at 4:13 PM
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    I think you are right - test fitting am measuring is the only way.
    UGGS require this morning - it was friggin freezing in San Diego. Temperature must have been down to 52*!
     
  5. Dec 9, 2022 at 4:40 PM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    It was 43 degrees at my house (on Mt Helix) this morning. And yes I too was wearing my Uggs while walking the dog. It's almost like it's winter around here o_O
     

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