Recommended Suspension Enhancements for a 2000 Toyota Tacoma TRD SR5 4 Wheel Drive

Published 01/06/2015

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Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - Double Convoluted - Rear Axle

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Lift Spacers for Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs - 2" Spacers - Qty 2

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Firestone Union Tee for 1/4" Tubing

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Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System

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Question:

i have a 2000 toyota tacoma TRD SR5 4whl drive with bilstein 5100 shocks... the truck sits level... thinking of adding your airbags to level the truck when i carry a large load... would i need the spacer kit? and what are your thoughts regarding using a Tinch fitting for the air lines? it makes it much easier to add air and lift the truck evenly.. i am not that concerned about trying to adjust the right or left side independently ... but i am concerned about the cornering and the vehicle body roll... i dont want to spend the extra money on a truck mounted compressor etc... just want a no frills deal that works well and doesnt hurt the trucks ride quality when it is empty and on a rough dirt road...

asked by: Josh

Expert Reply:

The air spacer kit like # F2366 is a necessity and allows air springs like # F2304 to be installed on vehicles with 2-inch lift.

A union T-fitting # F3025-1 will route two incoming air lines into one outgoing line or splits one incoming air line into two outgoing lines. You can use with 1/4 inch push-to-connect air lines.

Adding air bags like # F2304 will help maintain even load distribution with air pressure and leveling off-center loads.

Another suspension enhancement option you may like and I recommend is the Timbren # TTORTAC4A. Once you install them, they are pretty much maintenance free. They will provide a more comfortable ride by absorbing road shock and improving roll. These will not affect the ride quality when truck load is empty.

I included a couple FAQ's for you too.