cj80cruiser
Senior Member
Is anyone aware if all Tundra TRDs from 2000-2006 have the blue/blue and yellow/blue spring codes? I'm sure thats what you get when you get a TRD but I wanted to check and be sure first.
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SCRunner12
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Most access cab TRD's had y/y & y/b spring codes. I have seen the b/b, y/b as well and not 100% sure of the difference. The double cab TRD's had different color codes, but some had y/y y/b. Basically always check the paint code and only go with the y/y, y/b or possibly b/b b/y. They have been tested and confirmed the best.
cj80cruiser
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Thanks, I didn't know of the y/y y/b possibility.
fightman80
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Definately get the YY / YB coils. I made sure it was a 2000 - 2006 TRD Access Cab 4X4 before buying them on Ebay.....happy hunting man! :cheers:
cj80cruiser
Senior Member
Those aren't the ones. They will provide some lift but not the ride quality the y/y y/b will. When I first joined T4R there was a guy that went that route. I'll edit with a link in a bit.
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Well the paint codes in this link are Red/ and some other color....looks really faded...maybe pink or a really faded blue idk. Here's the link anyway if you want to take a look linky
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SCRunner12
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Yeah go with the y/y. I will keep a lookout as I sometimes get bored and look for them.
rickashay
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Check these out, I believe they were from a 4x2 Tundra TRD:
Texas FS: TRD Springs and Bilstein 5100 !!!!!!!!!!!! - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum
As per this link (New Suspension Setup - TRD Front Lift for a 3rd Gen 4Runner! - YotaTech Forums) on Yotatech,
"Tundra TRD 2WD Front Coils
I used 2WD TRD Tundra front coils but everyone else have used 4WD TRD Tundra Coils. All use Extended Studs w/ some HDPE 3/8" Top Plate Spacers and the lift amounts are almost IDENTICAL. The added weight on my rig is about 100# MORE when compared to a stock runner, yeilding about a 0.20" drop in my ride height overall. The conclusion is that the 2WD TRD and 4WD TRD Tundra Coils are essentially the same when installed on a 3rd Gen 4runner."
Im thinking of picking these up, they arent the typical y/y, y/b but I am assuming the Yotatech article is correct regarding lift heights as he seems to have run several setups.... someone correct me if im wrong.
Texas FS: TRD Springs and Bilstein 5100 !!!!!!!!!!!! - Toyota Tundra Forums : Tundra Solutions Forum
As per this link (New Suspension Setup - TRD Front Lift for a 3rd Gen 4Runner! - YotaTech Forums) on Yotatech,
"Tundra TRD 2WD Front Coils
I used 2WD TRD Tundra front coils but everyone else have used 4WD TRD Tundra Coils. All use Extended Studs w/ some HDPE 3/8" Top Plate Spacers and the lift amounts are almost IDENTICAL. The added weight on my rig is about 100# MORE when compared to a stock runner, yeilding about a 0.20" drop in my ride height overall. The conclusion is that the 2WD TRD and 4WD TRD Tundra Coils are essentially the same when installed on a 3rd Gen 4runner."
Im thinking of picking these up, they arent the typical y/y, y/b but I am assuming the Yotatech article is correct regarding lift heights as he seems to have run several setups.... someone correct me if im wrong.
I wouldn't mess with it. Most likely, the DC springs will lift your truck, but it will be much too stiff. I tried messing with another spring combo before I found my yy/yb's and I didn't like the result. $.02
cj80cruiser
Senior Member
From what I've read before the y/y are a progressive rate and provide a smoother ride but if you prefer a stiffer ride then those may be a good option.
SCRunner12
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You might be fine due to the 5100's though. Plus the height issue doesn't matter since they will be adjustable.
Yeah all TRD springs are progressive, but the DC have a greater spring rate, which will create a harsher ride. His are from a DC if you look at his sig. They might be fine and could be better if you get a plate or tube bumper in the future.
Yeah all TRD springs are progressive, but the DC have a greater spring rate, which will create a harsher ride. His are from a DC if you look at his sig. They might be fine and could be better if you get a plate or tube bumper in the future.
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SCRunner12
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cj80cruiser
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I didn't know that all tundra TRD springs were progressive but those pictured aren't what I have in mind of a true progressive spring. What I have in mind of a progressive rate spring is a spring with more tightly wound coils at the top.
steezemcqueen
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Unless you have the time and money to experiment, i would just go with something that you know is confirmed to work.
DiegosAnotherR1
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I bought a front set of bilstein 5100's from a 2x4 TRD trundra owner. It is a complete assembled strut. Should I be able to bolt this straight on to my 4runner, or will I need to switch the top part with the 4runner ones?
SCRunner12
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You will need to switch the top plates. What are the color codes on the coils? Since you will have the coilover apart you might want to bump the 5100's up a notch or two depending on where they are now and how much lift you want.
DiegosAnotherR1
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one coil is yellow/blue for sure, I forgot what the other was, I'll check when I get home from work, but it definitely is not yellow/yellow.
The coil is set on the highest notch. Will I still need a spacer on top of the strut?
The coil is set on the highest notch. Will I still need a spacer on top of the strut?
SCRunner12
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With those Tundra coils I'm not sure what kind of lift you will get out of them. Possibly 2" on the lowest setting. You definitely don't need a spacer as the 5100's will provide enough lift, it just depends on what notch you need. I'd say 2 or 3, but really don't have a clue.
