3rd gen with 4th gen shocks/springs?

boogie · 11-26-2007, 07:32 PM

Has anyone attempted to install 4th gen Tacoma/4runner front shocks/springs on a 3rd gen?

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MTL_4runner · 11-27-2007, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by boogie

Has anyone attempted to install 4th gen Tacoma/4runner front shocks/springs on a 3rd gen?

Um ok, why?

There are plenty of other options to choose from.

Nate08 · 11-27-2007, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MTL_4runner

Um ok, why?

There are plenty of other options to choose from.

Don't have to be anal, it's just a question. Maybe a couple years ago, someone said, "Anyone ever try the front coils/struts ff a Tundra?"

It could be the next big thing, I doubt it, but ...it could happen.

SC4Runner · 11-27-2007, 08:21 AM

Ive never heard of it being done. You'd have to do a lot of measuring, then decide if it would screw up your geometry, and if so, then modify it to work. In the end, it will probably be more expensive, and much more work.

In the end, there are so many options for our model trucks! We have almost as many aftermarket parts as Jeep!

X-AWDriver · 11-27-2007, 08:30 AM

I don't think they are compatible and 4th gen Runners sit lower than most 3rd gens anyway so it really wouldn't be an upgrade. Last gen Tacoma front shocks and coils don't fit 3rd gen Runners.

onesojourner · 11-27-2007, 10:18 AM

We don't have any where near the after market parts jeeps do. Maybe as many as a grand cherokee or something but if by jeep you meant cj/yj/tj there is no comparison.

MTL_4runner · 11-27-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate08

It could be the next big thing, I doubt it, but ...it could happen.

If they fit, you might have a point, but they don't.

Good Times · 11-27-2007, 09:26 PM

it will work if you have a 2wd as the lift will be too much for a 4wd vehicle due to the cv angles being too extreme. someone on ttora did this to their taco and it lifted well over 3" so you can imagine what it can do to your cv's.

if you have a 2wd, do it i guess? but i'm not sure what you do with the rear...
if you have a 4wd, you're asking for trouble even if you add diff drops...

btw you're still better off doing the tundra lift... check around for info by bamachem (no longer a member here but you'll be able to find him elsewhere).

11-27-2007, 08:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
SC4Runner Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 5th Gen San Diegan, California Posts: 5,885	Ive never heard of it being done. You'd have to do a lot of measuring, then decide if it would screw up your geometry, and if so, then modify it to work. In the end, it will probably be more expensive, and much more work. In the end, there are so many options for our model trucks! We have almost as many aftermarket parts as Jeep! __________________ 1996 4x4 3.4L 4Runner on 35's - 6" of lift, MTR's, E-locked, ARB Tacoma Bumper, Sliders and a cut off tail pipe. 1966 FJ40 - SOA with stock springs, stock 1F motor, and a smelly tailpipe.

11-27-2007, 08:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,173	I don't think they are compatible and 4th gen Runners sit lower than most 3rd gens anyway so it really wouldn't be an upgrade. Last gen Tacoma front shocks and coils don't fit 3rd gen Runners. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-27-2007, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
onesojourner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Springfield, mo Posts: 153	We don't have any where near the after market parts jeeps do. Maybe as many as a grand cherokee or something but if by jeep you meant cj/yj/tj there is no comparison. __________________ 98 4x4 limited 4Runner, e-locker, 4.30 gears

11-27-2007, 09:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Good Times Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,693	it will work if you have a 2wd as the lift will be too much for a 4wd vehicle due to the cv angles being too extreme. someone on ttora did this to their taco and it lifted well over 3" so you can imagine what it can do to your cv's. if you have a 2wd, do it i guess? but i'm not sure what you do with the rear... if you have a 4wd, you're asking for trouble even if you add diff drops... btw you're still better off doing the tundra lift... check around for info by bamachem (no longer a member here but you'll be able to find him elsewhere). __________________ 2003 4runner SR5 4x4 Chaos Edition Chaos Edition! Operation Rebuild Chaos Edition Need to reach me or ask questions? You can find me here!

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