Suspension Ehancement Recommendation for 2017 Toyota Tacoma 2 Wheel Drive

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Should I buy the 750 lb test super springs or the heavier 1100 lb, I Think ones. The tongue weight of my Casita trailer is 350-400 lbs and the total cargo capacity passengers plus cargo plus tongue weight of this truck is 1200 lbs.

asked by: Fred C

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I have a solution for you, but there are no Supersprings for the 2WD versions of your 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Instead you would want the Timbren kit part # TTORTUN4 which is confirmed as a fit and would provide you with more than enough suspension support for the tongue weight you are going to have.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

To add a 1" spacer #A25723-90AH00 to the Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #TABSOSR you were looking at for your 2014 Toyota Tundra you will need to purchase two grade 5 or 8 3/8" x 2-1/2" F/T UNC bolts from your local hardware store.…

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Answer 2

The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops part #TABSOSR which are a fit for a 2007 Toyota Tacoma are designed so that there is more space between the spring and frame to allow the suspension to articulate freely when off-road. If you're looking for a…

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Answer 3

For your 2013 Toyota Tundra that is towing a 6,500 lb travel trailer I'd go with the Timbren kit part #TABSOSR to help support the rear of it and reduce sag as this will give you up to an additional 3,600 lbs of support if needed. Other kits…

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The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops #TABSOSR referenced in your question feature an assembled height of 4-5/8 inches. I have attached a short video review on this kit along with the written installation instructions that you can check out as well.

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Answer 5

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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Answer 6

When installing Timbren suspension enhancement kits like the #TTORTUN4L, U-bolt and the straight bolt attaching the spring to the bracket doesn't have a specific torque rating as they're usually 'torqued to yield' meaning they're…

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Answer 7

There is an interesting amount of Timbren kits that fit your 2022 Toyota Tacoma long bed. The part #TABSTRFK is a standard duty kit that comes with a U-bolt flip kit helps with ground clearance. #T72FR is a severe service kit for 3 leaf springs which…

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Answer 8

I reached out to Timbren, who told me the the actual jounce springs are both the same height at 3-3/4 inches, but the bracket height is different. So there aren't shorter springs, and the correct fit for your 2019 Toyota Tacoma 4WD is going to…

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Answer 9

Hi Dana; the Timbren #TFR250SDJ are 6-7/8" tall including the mounting bracket. I see you went ahead and ordered the #TFRTT350J instead. Just a heads up, this is the severe service kit so it is designed for a constant heavy load like a slide-in…

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Answer 10

The Timbren Active Off-Road Bumpstops - Rear Suspension - 3,600 lbs #TABSTRFK have bump stops and mounts that are 5-1/2 inches tall overall and u-bolts that are 8-1/4 inches long and 3-3/4 inches on center. I've attached a photo to assist. These…

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Answer 11

The Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TTORTUN4 that you referenced has a pretty straightforward and simple installation process. It just requires you to loosen the axle U-bolts and remove the factory bump stops on the truck and replace them…

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Answer 12

I went out and pulled both the Timbren kit part #TTORTUN4 and #TTORTUN4L from our warehouse to measure them for you and found that they both sit exactly 3-3/4 inches tall.

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