TRD vs. normal 4x4

[Gradall]

Stopped by a car dealership this weekend, to see where the TRD stickers go on a 2005 bed. When I pulled my truck next to a TRD double cab short bed, it sat about 2 inches taller than my 4cyl ext. cab 4x4. Is this all done with the tires or do the TRDs have different springs in the rear to achieve a higher ride height?

Casey J.

[EngineerBoo]

Originally Posted by Gradall

Stopped by a car dealership this weekend, to see where the TRD stickers go on a 2005 bed. When I pulled my truck next to a TRD double cab short bed, it sat about 2 inches taller than my 4cyl ext. cab 4x4. Is this all done with the tires or do the TRDs have different springs in the rear to achieve a higher ride height?

Casey J.

This is the list of stuff that came with my TRD-Off Road Package #2:

TRD OFF-ROAD PACKAGE #2

• Off-Road Tuned Suspension w/Bilstein Shocks
• 16” Alloy Wheels w/P265/70R16 BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A Tires w/White Lettering
• Locking Rear Diff
• Engine Skidplate & Fuel Tank Protector
• TRD Off -Road Graphics
• Front Tow Hook
• 115V/400W Deck Mounted Power Point
• Fog lamps
• Class-4 Towing Hitch
• Transmission Oil Cooler
• Supplemental Engine Oil Cooler
• Heavy Duty Battery
• 130-Amp Alternator
• 7 Pin Connector w/Converter
• Power Windows/Door Locks/Mirrors
• Remote Keyless Entry
• Cruise Control
• Variable Into Wipers
• Multifunction O/H Console w/Compass & Temp Gauge
• Chrome Grille Surround & Rear Bumper
• Color-Keyed Front Bumper & Overfenders
• Sliding Rear Window w/Privacy Glass
• Sport Seats w/Driver Lumbar Support & Sport Fabric Trim
• Metallic Tone Inst Panel Trim
• Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shift Lever
• Sun visors w/Mirrors & Extenders
• Carpet Floor Mats (4-piece set)
• Spare Tire Lock

[Gradall]

"Off-Road Tuned Suspension w/Bilstein Shocks"

I was just wondering if theres anybody out there in a toyota parts shop that could cross referance a regular 4x4 spring with a V-6 TRD spring #'s

[crazycruzer]

I believe all 4x4 and Prerunner models sit higher regardless if you have TRD packaging or not.

[Dave102429]

Well, what size tires do you have? If they're smaller than the ones on the double cab, there's your difference. Was the ground level? The double cab may have had stiffer front springs. The rear springs are probably the same. It's the Bilstein shocks that make up the TRD package.

[greasyjeep]

Originally Posted by Dave102429

Well, what size tires do you have? If they're smaller than the ones on the double cab, there's your difference. Was the ground level? The double cab may have had stiffer front springs. The rear springs are probably the same. It's the Bilstein shocks that make up the TRD package.

Tires would have to be 4" taller to give a 2" height increase

and shocks don't adjust height too much, maybe if they are REAL stiff they will keep it up a little, but not usually

it is probably a bunch of things

may be different tires - 1/2" or so (different manufatures tires can be the same size, yet one will be taller than the other based on sidewall stiffness and just overall differences in manufaturing - not all 30" tires measure 30" new)
you truck has settled - 1/2"
the truck had a tow package, maybe an - 1" tops
did you have a full tank of gas - 1/4" (I don;t think they keep them filled on the lot all the time)
the parking lot isn't perfectly level - 1/4" maybe