Springs for Tacoma shocks - Toyota 4Runner Forum

ghabe · 02-08-2022, 09:54 PM

I just picked up brand new front and rear shocks from a 2021 Tacoma TRD off road (Bilstein 4600) that I plan to use on my 2004 SR5 V8 4Runner. However, they didn’t come with the front springs. I still have the original suspension on my 4Runner, so I would like to replace the old front and rear springs while I replace the shocks. I went through various threads regarding the Tacoma shocks and pretty much everyone appears to use the stock Tacoma springs up front, which provides between 1.5” and 2” of lift on the 4Runner. Are there any aftermarket springs (OME, Dobinson) that would provide similar lift on a V8 4Runner with these shocks, considering the added weight? What about matching springs I could use in the rear to get around 1” of lift? I know many claim the Tacoma shocks are too soft in the rear. I’ll give them a try and will replace them if they don’t suit me.

y=mx+b · 02-08-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ghabe

I just picked up brand new front and rear shocks from a 2021 Tacoma TRD off road (Bilstein 4600) that I plan to use on my 2004 SR5 V8 4Runner. However, they didn’t come with the front springs. I still have the original suspension on my 4Runner, so I would like to replace the old front and rear springs while I replace the shocks. I went through various threads regarding the Tacoma shocks and pretty much everyone appears to use the stock Tacoma springs up front, which provides between 1.5” and 2” of lift on the 4Runner. Are there any aftermarket springs (OME, Dobinson) that would provide similar lift on a V8 4Runner with these shocks, considering the added weight? What about matching springs I could use in the rear to get around 1” of lift? I know many claim the Tacoma shocks are too soft in the rear. I’ll give them a try and will replace them if they don’t suit me.

Dobinson has a lot of spring options for Toyotas. I'd talk with @Crikeymike at Exit Offroad and get his option, since hes really well versed in the product

Crikeymike · 02-09-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ghabe

I just picked up brand new front and rear shocks from a 2021 Tacoma TRD off road (Bilstein 4600) that I plan to use on my 2004 SR5 V8 4Runner. However, they didn’t come with the front springs. I still have the original suspension on my 4Runner, so I would like to replace the old front and rear springs while I replace the shocks. I went through various threads regarding the Tacoma shocks and pretty much everyone appears to use the stock Tacoma springs up front, which provides between 1.5” and 2” of lift on the 4Runner. Are there any aftermarket springs (OME, Dobinson) that would provide similar lift on a V8 4Runner with these shocks, considering the added weight? What about matching springs I could use in the rear to get around 1” of lift? I know many claim the Tacoma shocks are too soft in the rear. I’ll give them a try and will replace them if they don’t suit me.

The front struts will be OK to use with some lifted coils, but I wouldn't go too high. C59-300 lift 1.5" on a stock weight V8 and C59-302 lift 2". C59-599 lift the rear 1".

The rear shocks will most likely be way too soft. Shocks that are valved and paired to leaf springs are softer than shocks valved and paired to coils.

This page has all the options: Dobinsons Suspension - 4th Gen Options

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