Rear Suspension Enhancement Options for 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab with Camper Shell

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Hello, I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double cab. I have a Leer fiberglass camper shell on the truck and the rear end sags with the load of the shell. I had four new shocks put on along with new springs on the front, however the truck still sags in the back. I have purchased a roof tent and often carry two sea kayaks on the truck. This said, I was wondering what suspension options you would recommend. I was looking at leaf springs, but noticed that you have other suspension options as well.

asked by: Jim R

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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 available rear-axle suspension kits for your 2004 Tacoma 4WD. These vary in price and installation complexity. Note that none of these products will increase the weight-carrying capacity of your vehicle.

Air-spring kits are more costly and complex to install and require regular checks to maintain their required minimum 5 psi pressure, but offer adjust-ability to suit widely 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 the most cost-effective option. Helper leaf springs offer both suspension support and anti-sway functions, and can help compensate for minor spring fatigue in an older vehicle. They offer limited adjust-ability at the time of installation, and are a better option when towing regularly when wind turbulence is a concern.

Since you have recently installed 4 new shocks and front springs my suggestion is to use rubber jounce springs. When under load these will support your rear suspension with progressive resistance as the load increases. Their no-drilling bolt-on installation is the simplest of all options. You can use Timbren part # TTORTAC4A. These replace the factory axle bump stops on the frame. Installation instructions are provided along with an article that reviews the features of such Timbren systems.

expert reply by: Adam R

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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…

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Answer 2

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 3

What you're going to need is two of the transfer switches in that case. I have attached a diagram from Furrion that shows you how you're going to need to hook the two transfer switches #F30ATS up: -one to the other, then one branching off to…

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Answer 4

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 5

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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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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The two sizes you mentioned are pretty similar and fit many of the same 15 inch wheels. The 205/75-15 fits rim widths of 5 inch to 6-1/2 inch whereas the 225/75-15 fits widths that are 5 inch to 6 inch. The 205 is 27.1 inches tall and the 225 is 28.4…

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Answer 8

The best option we offer for your dump trailer is the Erickson Mesh Tarp and Truck Bed Cover part #EM57059 which measures 12' wide x 16' long. It's not the exact dimensions you wanted but it will still cover most of the area you need it…

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Answer 9

A 4-way trailer connector will have four functions which means it will also have four wires for the exception of wishbone harnesses. These four functions are ground, tail light, right turn, and left turn. The ground function will usually be…

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Answer 10

A cover being installed on your spare tire would not prevent the Swagman Bike Rack part #S80501 from installing. The rack would still fit and work well. You might still compare the dimensions in the picture I attached with you spare tire so that you…

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Answer 11

We have one option that will work for you. The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly - 4,400-lb E-Z Lube Axles - 10" Diameter - 6 on 5-1/2 #8-407-5UC3-EZ uses inner bearing #L68149 and outer bearing #LM67048 so it would work perfectly on your spindle.…

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Answer 12

That spindle looks pretty well destroyed so best option is going to be to replace the axle. You are going to need to measure your current axles in a few places to get the correct one as we don't have access to what your numbers reference. You…

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