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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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Suspension question

I currently have a 2001 2wd SR5. I was looking to upgrade the suspension and found a set of front struts w/ springs., and rear shocks off of a 2017 4wd Tacoma. Is it possible to exchange the fronts and rear shocks without too much modification?
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 03:37 AM
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It will take a ton of modification. 2wd/4wd is not compatible for suspension.

But anything is possible with a welded and grinder.
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rattlewagon
It will take a ton of modification. 2wd/4wd is not compatible for suspension.

But anything is possible with a weldeR and grinder.
You're incorrect, sort of.

05-15 use the same leaf spring hangers/shackles as 2wd vs 4wd. It's not uncommon for guys with a 2wd truck to swap in 4wd springs to lower the rear down 1/2 an inch.

As far as 16+ to 01-04 spring compatibility? I have no idea. I don't think it's never been done and i don't think anyone has ever thought to do it.

I have no idea if you have a 2wd truck or a Pre-Runner but the Pre-Runner's share the same suspension as the 4WD.

If you have an actual base 2WD truck, just do a little google searching and see what you can come up with.

Thanks,

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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 09:04 PM
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Thanks for the input. I have a 2wd 3rd gen 4runner, not a Tacoma. I was curious as to shock and strut interchange, not rear springs. I apologize for not being clear. The guy had the front coil overs with the springs and just rear shocks.
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