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TRD Pro Suspension is side specific?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Redline870, Jan 10, 2020.

  1. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:02 PM
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    Redline870

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    I bought a TRD Pro Fox suspension setup from a member here on TacomaWorld. The spring perch on one strut is clearly pushed further down than the other. I take it it’s not supposed to be like that? There’s not a right and left side is there?

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  2. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Are they side-specific for Taco Lean?
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Not a clue, this is the first I’ve seen this? Which way does a Tacoma lean?
     
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    They are side specific. All oem suspension parts are. Typically drivers side parts are marked with yellow or blue paint and passenger side parts are marked with white paint.
     
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    The gas tank, driver, and battery are all on the driver’s side (left side) therefore, more dapening and spring weight is needed on that side to account for lean and weight.
     
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    No shit, I’ve never heard of that. Do you know which goes where? I don’t see any paint
     
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    I would assume there is more preload on the one that goes on the driver side.
     
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    That’s what I was thinking too, I just don’t want to take it all back apart
     
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    Check with the person you got them from to see if one of them is preloaded to accommodate the lean and goes on the driver's side.
     
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    My guess would have been to ask the guy you bought them from, but as for now, i honestly dont know. Nor would i know how to tell. I do know this much. The lables/stickers have to be facing out so that you can read them when they are installed
     
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    They are side specific. Left one goes on the drivers side to offset the taco lean
     
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    You can also cross reference the part number printed on the collar
     
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    Left one looks pre-loaded.

    Edited....already stated above.
     
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    I don’t see any part number except for the strut mounts
     
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    About to say that. Look for the part number and see what it pulls up i.e. driver side, passenger side
     
  19. Jan 10, 2020 at 6:20 PM
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    The longer one always goes on the driver’s side if that makes it easier.

    I used a 1/4” spacer on my driver’s side to fix the lean
     
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