Tundra Coils ON!
02-02-2006, 04:40 PM
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Tundra Coils ON! (pics added)
I was rubbing a bit with my previous coils (OME 880s w trim packers) - it was ok on the road, but it limited wheel travel while off road....so anyways:
Tundra Coils along with 1" Cornfed Shackles were put on today. I am running the coils with OME 91S struts. I have to say I am very impressed. I am getting right around 2.25" up front - rear is sitting about the same, maybe a little higher at 2.5". The ride is AWESOME. The coils are DAMP. Super firm ride, but not jarring. Corners like its on rails and absorbs frost heaves with aplomb
Havent had a chance to try her on the trail yet with the new coils, but I am pretty excited. I have plenty of clearance for the 32s now. 
Tundra Coils along with 1" Cornfed Shackles were put on today. I am running the coils with OME 91S struts. I have to say I am very impressed. I am getting right around 2.25" up front - rear is sitting about the same, maybe a little higher at 2.5". The ride is AWESOME. The coils are DAMP. Super firm ride, but not jarring. Corners like its on rails and absorbs frost heaves with aplomb
Havent had a chance to try her on the trail yet with the new coils, but I am pretty excited. I have plenty of clearance for the 32s now.
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02-03-2006, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 4RUNN!N
Pics would be great. I was thinking about running the Tundra Coils on my 4R, but finding out later that they only give about a 2" lift, I decided not to.
02-03-2006, 04:27 AM
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tacomas' fronts are way lighter than a 4runners, believe it or not.
a "stock" 4runner will get about 2" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper will get about 1.75" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper and winch will get about 1.5" from just the coils.
add one top spacer for an additional 0.5". add two for an additional 1.0"
a tacoma starts out about 0.5" higher than a 4runner w/ the same setup.
the "target" for the suspension lift is UP TO 2.5". DO NOT ADD SPACERS TO GO FOR MORE THAN 2.5". Ideally, the suspension lift should be in the 2.0-2.25" range to maximize compression, droop, and ride quality.
a "stock" 4runner will get about 2" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper will get about 1.75" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper and winch will get about 1.5" from just the coils.
add one top spacer for an additional 0.5". add two for an additional 1.0"
a tacoma starts out about 0.5" higher than a 4runner w/ the same setup.
the "target" for the suspension lift is UP TO 2.5". DO NOT ADD SPACERS TO GO FOR MORE THAN 2.5". Ideally, the suspension lift should be in the 2.0-2.25" range to maximize compression, droop, and ride quality.
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02-03-2006, 09:35 AM
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Are you worried about ruining your CV's running with the OME 91s struts? The only person I have heard mention this happening is Steve, so maybe it is not as big a deal as he made it out to be?
02-03-2006, 11:17 AM
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from what? overextension? steve ran front limiting straps to cut back on over-droop for the upper ball joint, not the CV - but the CV overextension I belive was due to his bling-bling aftermarket upper arms. by the time he put the stock upper arms on, he was already getting his SAS stuff together. he did break any more CV's on the trail w/ the OEM upper arms, but he also had some extra insurance with the limiting straps.
steve also has a crawler box w/ superlow gears along w/ the front locker, 35's on 5.29's and dry grippy rock. you're going to break CV's when you add all that up.
steve also has a crawler box w/ superlow gears along w/ the front locker, 35's on 5.29's and dry grippy rock. you're going to break CV's when you add all that up.
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02-03-2006, 01:41 PM
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Oh wow, I have been reading a whole bunch of posts and the information on Steve's site. I guess I got the impression that anyone would over-extend their CV's with the long shocks. So he acutally just over extended them due to all of the other aftermarket stuff he had on his suspension at the time? When this happened it ripped the CV apart I guess? Steve? Anyone who knows? I was thinking that the the suspension drooped too low and it just accelerated the wear on the CVs from the angle being constantly extreme. Kinda like the normal reason do diff. drops.
02-03-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bamachem
tacomas' fronts are way lighter than a 4runners, believe it or not.
a "stock" 4runner will get about 2" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper will get about 1.75" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper and winch will get about 1.5" from just the coils.
add one top spacer for an additional 0.5". add two for an additional 1.0"
a tacoma starts out about 0.5" higher than a 4runner w/ the same setup.
the "target" for the suspension lift is UP TO 2.5". DO NOT ADD SPACERS TO GO FOR MORE THAN 2.5". Ideally, the suspension lift should be in the 2.0-2.25" range to maximize compression, droop, and ride quality.
a "stock" 4runner will get about 2" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper will get about 1.75" from just the coils.
a 4runner w/ a bumper and winch will get about 1.5" from just the coils.
add one top spacer for an additional 0.5". add two for an additional 1.0"
a tacoma starts out about 0.5" higher than a 4runner w/ the same setup.
the "target" for the suspension lift is UP TO 2.5". DO NOT ADD SPACERS TO GO FOR MORE THAN 2.5". Ideally, the suspension lift should be in the 2.0-2.25" range to maximize compression, droop, and ride quality.
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02-06-2006, 09:58 AM
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Took the truck on some light trails over the weekend and the coils were awesome.
not planning on running a diff drop, as I have heard mixed reports on them.
not planning on running a diff drop, as I have heard mixed reports on them.
02-06-2006, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TACOMANATOR
I'm going to do this lift on my Taco. So, parts for the front include :Tundra TRD 2WD springs and Tundra TRD 2WD struts (red and blue). Has anyone had problems with the larger diameter of the Tundra coil? Any rubbing?
also check http://www.sonoransteel.com for a "kit" and more info.
02-06-2006, 10:41 AM
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all standard tacoma coil spacers will fit the those tundra coils right?
anyhow, how much do those tundra coils cost from the dealer?
ps looks great. nice taco!
anyhow, how much do those tundra coils cost from the dealer?
ps looks great. nice taco!
02-06-2006, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rngrchad
all standard tacoma coil spacers will fit the those tundra coils right?
anyhow, how much do those tundra coils cost from the dealer?
ps looks great. nice taco!
anyhow, how much do those tundra coils cost from the dealer?
ps looks great. nice taco!
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...t=tundra+coils
btw, thanks.
02-06-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bamachem
and you don't want to add spacers to them - that's for sure.
adding spacers to a progressive coil = you'll be sorry.
adding spacers to a progressive coil = you'll be sorry.
