What Suspension Kit to Correct Sagging Rear End on 2002 Toyota Tacoma During Occasional Towing

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I dont tow or haul very offten but when i do my 2002 tacoma sags pretty bad. what would you recomend. super springs or timbren bump stop things. I tow a small travel traler a couple times a summer and load the back with camping gear. I thenk i would need around 500 to 2500 lbs of support.

asked by: Myles

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As you noted there are several different types of rear axle suspension enhancement products for your 2002 Toyota Tacoma: air-springs, rubber bump-stop springs and helper leaf springs such as the Super Springs # SSA18.

Air-spring kits are more complex to install and require regular checks to maintain their required minimum pressure, but offer adjust-ability to suit changing tow and cargo loads. Rubber springs are not adjustable but do offer progressive resistance as the load increases, are relatively simple to install and are very cost-effective. Helper leaf springs offer both suspension support and anti-sway functions, and some adjust-ability at the time of installation, but are a better option when towing regularly.

Since you tow and haul only occasionally my suggestion is to use a rubber spring kit. These will have no effect on your ride quality during normal driving but when under load they will support your rear suspension. Their installation is the simplest of all options.

You can choose a kit of any type based on the vehicle style you have. One of the provided links will display products suited to the Pre-Runner. You will need to select either 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive at the left hand side of the page to filter results for your vehicle. The other link will display products suited to styles other than the Pre-Runner; again you will need to select 2- or 4-wheel drive from the left side of the page.

The Timbren kit # TTORTAC4A will fit both 2WD Pre-Runner and 4WD non-Pre-Runner versions. This bolt-on product includes all required hardware and mounting brackets and installs without drilling in place of the OEM bump stops. Installation instructions are included for your review.

I have also linked an article on Timbren suspension systems.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

You are correct. The Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part #F2304 do require spacers like part #F2536 since you have a 1-1/2 inch lift on your 2004 Tacoma. This system has a load-leveling capacity of 4,800-lbs and helps reduce the strain on…

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Answer 2

You do not need to use a spacer kit when installing the Firestone air bag kit part #F2304 on your 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4. The only models that need the spacer are the HD and or TRD package vehicles. They require the part #F2366.

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Answer 3

There are several types of rear suspension enhancement kits available for your 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4X4. These include adjustable air springs, jounce-style rubber or urethane springs and helper leaf springs. The link provided will show you all…

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Answer 4

Due to the design of the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System #TTORTAC4A on your 2002 Toyota Tacoma the screw that would normally sit in that position is welded on as you do not have access to the head of the screw when it is installed on your…

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Answer 5

Timbren does make spacers like the part #A25723-90AH00 for a 1 inch spacer and #TA25722-90P00 for a 1/2 inch spacer which you can use to take up extra space created by lift kits so that you can still use their suspension enhancement kits like the…

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Answer 6

It sounds like the purpose of getting the air helper spring would be to counteract the 1 inch compression you're getting in your rear suspension caused by the pin weight of your 5th wheel. If that's the case, I believe that the AirLift 5000…

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Answer 7

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 8

We do have the Rhino-Rack Masterkey Lock Barrels #RRRK093-2 which will provide you with 2 new lock cores and keys for your Rhino-Rack Zenith MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box #RRRMFZ66. As far as pricing goes on the different sets they can change based on…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

I do have an option for you, but we do not carry the Dexter 072-027-00 you mentioned. However we do have the etrailer Double-Eye Spring for 7,000-lb Trailer Axles - 24-7/8" Long #e64SR which will be 3/8" shorter but that is still close…

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