Suspension

Lift Your First Gen Tacoma for Serious Ground Clearance

Off road drivers love the first gen Tacoma because of how well it responds to a lift. Our lift kits give this truck the height needed to run larger tires and clear rocks, ruts, and uneven trails without scraping the frame. 

For a straightforward rear lift, the Tacoma Rear Lift Kit comes in 3, 4, and 5 inch options and bolts to your stock axle housing with full color instructions included. Owners planning a more serious solid axle build often step up to the Tacoma SAS Kit, which pairs new leaf springs and shocks with the hardware needed to swap in a solid front axle. 

For truly custom setups, the Trail Link Front 3 Link Kit and matching Rear 3 Link Suspension Kit give builders adjustable control arm geometry for maximum wheel travel on technical terrain. A taller stance also improves approach and departure angles, which matters when climbing steep grades.

1st Gen Tacoma Suspension Parts for a Lower Stance

Not every owner wants a taller truck. Some prefer a lower stance for better handling and a sharper look. Our lowering kits help first gen Tacoma owners drop the ride height while keeping the suspension geometry in check. Before choosing a lowering kit, think about a few things first:

• How often you drive on rough roads or gravel
• Whether you tow or haul heavy loads regularly
• The tire and wheel size you plan to run

The DJM Complete Lowering Kit drops the front and rear 3 inches each in a single box, repositioning the lower ball joint up front and using rear blocks in back. This setup fits owners who mostly stick to paved roads and want tighter steering response.

Small Parts That Solve Big Suspension Problems

Suspension work often comes down to the small pieces that hold everything together. Our odds and ends selection covers the hardware that wears out over time and causes noise or looseness. 

Creeper Joints act as heavy duty rod ends built for flexible suspension systems that see years of hard use, while Front Shock Hoops and Lower Shock Mounts give you clean, strong mounting points when building custom shock setups. If your truck bottoms out on rough terrain, Energy Suspension Bump Stops cushion the impact and protect the rest of your suspension from damage. 

These parts rarely get attention until something starts rattling or the steering feels loose. Replacing them early protects the bigger suspension components from extra stress and keeps your Tacoma feeling tight mile after mile.

Toyota Tacoma First Gen 1995 to 2004 Suspension Parts for Stock Replacement

Some owners just want their truck back to factory condition. Our stock replacement parts match original Toyota specifications, so your Tacoma drives the way it did when new. A few common reasons owners want these parts include:

• Worn rear shocks that need a direct replacement like the Bilstein Rear Shocks built for this truck
• Sagging leaf springs that benefit from an EZ Level Helper Spring Kit for restored ride height
• A desire to protect resale value with original equipment quality parts

Whatever route you choose for your build, we carry the parts to keep your first gen Tacoma running strong for years to come. And if you need help configuring your build - just contact our experienced team at LCE Performance.