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