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10-17-2004 | 04:13 PM

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Thanks gapguy. My truck is a 96. I bought it with 83k miles on it and have no clue if it was done or not. The truck was originally in Canada and then later brought to the US. When that occured it had lots of things switched over but not sure about the bumpstops. If the recall wasn't done what should I do?

Look under it, if you have cones inside of your coils, the recall was done. You might as well have it done for free because you'll want those bumpstops when/if you lift.

10-17-2004 | 04:21 PM

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Thanks...I'll check. Will a dealership still preform the recall even though my truck has 120k miles on it and I'm the third owner?

10-17-2004 | 04:25 PM

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Thanks...I'll check. Will a dealership still preform the recall even though my truck has 120k miles on it and I'm the third owner?

They should. I'm not entirely sure about that since it was Canadian. Give it a shot, let them figure out it was from Canada..don't tell them. 1800-MY-Toyota could tell you. Have your VIN ready.

10-17-2004 | 04:34 PM

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This is for the FRONT only. I have the OME 891 coils in the rear, and they do great with the amount of weight I carry. I'm thinking about selling them and giving the Downey coils a shot just for kicks.

how much weight do you carry in the rear? How does the new Tundra front setup match up with the 891s? Any idea on the amount of front lift?

10-17-2004 | 04:38 PM

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how much weight do you carry in the rear? How does the new Tundra front setup match up with the 891s? Any idea on the amount of front lift?

I carry 2 subs, an amp, a heavy box, and a small toolbox. So I bet I'm at 200lbs. It matches pretty well with the 891s, but my hunch is that the Downey coils will ride softer-slightly more like the Tundra coils. The tundra coils yield more than my 882's did, so I'm willing to bet I got almost 3"...that's all I know at the moment.

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10-17-2004 | 07:15 PM

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anyone taken into consideration that the TRD coils are progressive? thoughts?

10-17-2004 | 07:31 PM

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anyone taken into consideration that the TRD coils are progressive? thoughts?

Tacoma are Tundra are not.

10-18-2004 | 04:48 AM

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SWEET! Gald to hear that you got good results as well!

SS3, when are yours going on?

10-18-2004 | 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Tacoma are Tundra are not.

false. Toyota publishes that their TRD springs are progessive. check TTORA, TS, Google.

according to my findings, the 2WD and 4WD TRD coils are progessive, the non-TRD 2WD and 4WD are not progessive.

10-18-2004 | 05:03 AM

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But they don't LOOK progressive...

10-18-2004 | 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by off-road.com

Inspired by Toyota’s successful desert racing program, the TRD Off-Road package is available on 4WD, PreRunner Xtracab and Double Cab models (excluding 4-cylinder 4ECT models). The package offers a rugged combination of front and rear gas shock absorbers, locking rear differential (V6 only), progressive-rate front coil springs, modified rear leaf springs, a larger stabilizer bar, P265/70 R16 BF Goodrich tires on five-spoke aluminum wheels, overfenders and TRD graphics...

http://www.off-road.com/toyota/models/2003/tacoma/

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I know that the TRD coils are progressive and I've heard that they ride really stiff with spacers so thats why I was looking at the OME kits or maybe just a set of non-TRD coils with a linear spring rate...

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f31/tacoma-lift-advice-28885/

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Originally Posted by trailerboats.com

Our test unit was equipped with the TRD Off-Road Package that included progressive-rate springs, Bilstein high-pressure...

http://www.trailerboats.com/site_pag...e_page_248.cfm

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An optional TRD (Toyota Racing Development) Off-Road Package features progressive-rate springs, Bilstein gas shocks...

http://research.cars.com/go/crp/revi...p&aff=national

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TRD Off-Road Package -- includes off-road-tuned suspension, Bilstein® shock absorbers, 16-in. 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels with P265/70R16 BFGoodrich tires, color-keyed fender flares with integrated mudguards and fog lamps...

"Off-Road-tuned" means what? Progressive rate coils? probably.

so will progressive rate coils tuned for the heavier Tundra hurt the IFS flex? Still waiting Schaeffer...

10-18-2004 | 07:12 AM

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Still waiting Schaeffer...

I don't have anything to add. The coils Andy has are not progressive.

TRD does not make them, it's all marketing BS.

My suggestion to you as well is to stop following this thread and do not install these coils.

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10-18-2004 | 07:15 AM

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I only have the Sahara bar and Hella 4000's up front. The ride is fantastic, much softer than the 882's and SAW's.

Nice to hear that you got good results as well. They feel MUCH better than the 882's IMO. Total NIGHT-and-DAY difference between them.

3 more pics of the "after" Tundra Lift (w/ 1" RB BL installed)... from THIS post...

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10-18-2004 | 07:32 AM

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i meant waiting for your test results, not your $0.02.

Why shouldnt i install Tundra coils?

10-18-2004 | 07:49 AM

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Andy- Glad to see the Sahara Bar worked well with the 1" BL...
If somebody gives me some tips on exactly where to measure, I'll disconnect the sway bar and try to get out today.... Also, what about your Downey coils? Better ride? You *look* a little low in the rear? I get a full 3" from my 891's.

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10-18-2004 | 08:03 AM

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Gapguy:

Yeah, it was a little low, but that's w/ a ton of other stuff back there in the pic. i'll probally add a 3/8" spacer to the conical bumpstop when I get around to it.

Measure from the center of the hub to the bottom edge of the fender. Do that sitting on flat ground, then flex it w/ the sway bar disconnected and measure the same thing agian at all 4 wheels. Post your numbers and I'll do the calcs.

RT:

Steve's just yanking your chain...