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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Tacoma vs. 4runner Coils - Weight Rating?

Anyone know the difference in weight rating between the 4runner and Tacoma coils?

I found that Tundra coils are @ 800# and OME 881's are @ 500#. How on earth do your kidneys not get shook out with the Tundra's up front?!

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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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I have often wondered the same thing, and would 4runner lift springs, give a tacoma MORE lift than a 4runner?
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 09:57 AM
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Well the 4runner lift springs are the same for the Tacos... (OME at least).

Not sure about the coil-overs like SAW's, Donahoe, etc... They seem to have different part #'s for 4runners and Tacomas.

My guess is that stock, the coils from a 4runner do have a higher weight rating because they do weight more than a Tacoma.

I just want to see what the difference is. I heard that OME are rated at about 500#, and the Tundra's are around 800#. If this is true, I really am concerned about putting Tundra coils on my rig as I thought that OME coils were pretty much just perfect in "stiffness".

I cannot figure out how all these people running Tundra setups are saying that its a great ride when they are rated @ 800# coils?!?!?!
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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The reason why the Tundra coils don't knock out your fillings is they are progressive.
The OME springs up front are not.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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When I did the Tundra/OME lift I installed the retaining cup on the bottom of the coil upside down so I didn't gain much height and thought the ride was very good, actually.

The 4Runners have a heavier front end than Tacomas so a spring that is specifically for a 4Runner would lift a Tacoma a _LITTLE_ bit more.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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That would be a great idea, switch the cup over.

Of course the Tokicos I'll be using are not able to be flipped.

I have 2wd Tundra coils, not sure if they are TRD or not. I was hoping to get less lift from them. I got them from Jim and he said they gave him no lift with a bumper up front.

I think I am getting a slightly lower stance with the Tacoma's I have right now. The turns are actually touching in the top 3 coil turns. Im hoping stock 4runner coils will be stiff enough not to do this, but not give me any extra lift. Hmm..

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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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You should just have to compress the coil, take the shock out, flip the cup over and put it all back on the shock...
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Yeah I know what you're talking about. The Tokico lower cups on the shock are welded on. The OME's are able to slide off and be flipped.
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Old Mar 21, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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It's been SO LONG ago!
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