74Weld Black Anodized Billet Aluminum Rear Link Kit Installed!

RoadSoda · 2026-03-12T17:20:22+00:00

One of the things I knew early on with my Toyota Tacoma TRD Off‑Road 2025 build was that the rear suspension would eventually need a little help. I’m running a lightweight camper setup in the bed that weighs about 378 lbs, so I wanted something that could handle the extra weight without making the truck ride stiff or harsh on the road. This truck is still my daily driver, so keeping good ride quality was important. After looking at different options, I ended up going with the Dobinsons Coil Spring Pair (C59‑817V). What makes the C59-817V springs a good option for a light overland or camper setup is their moderate constant load rating. They’re designed to support roughly 175–330 lbs of constant rear weight, which puts them right in the sweet spot for things like campers, drawer systems, or bed racks without needing to jump to a heavy-duty spring. For my setup, the 378 lb camper is pretty close to that range once you factor in gear and other small items in the bed. So far they’ve been a great balance; The truck doesn’t sag with the camper installed, ride quality is still very close to stock on the road, the rear feels more planted off-road, no excessive stiffness when the bed isn’t fully loaded. They also add a bit of lift depending on weight, so the truck maintains a nice stance instead of squatting when the bed is loaded. If you’re building a 4th gen Tacoma with a lightweight camper, bed rack, or even a drawer system, these springs seem like a really solid middle ground. They give you the extra support without jumping into super heavy-duty springs that can make the truck ride rough when unloaded.

rustytaco

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Feb 17, 2026

Yooo. Got my links swapped today. I've got a set of prototypes from 74Weld. The final version will also be length-adjustable.

They look amazing. The aluminum has a premium look and feel to it. Everything is very robust. I really like that they went with sealed joints. Should hold up much better than OEM on the trails.

The install is not terribly hard, but I recommend that you put some jack stands under the frame so you can fully droop your suspension. Then you can use a jack to lift the axle up/down as needed. You'll also need some ratchet straps to help with alignment. Things have a tendency to shift around when you disconnect them. Work on one link at a time. And make sure you loosen at the bolt end, not the nut end. I found out that the nuts have 4 metal protrusions that help grip the frame and embed themselves in the metal when tightened down. I nearly broke a big breaker bar trying to get the upper ones out until I understood what to do.

In total, I did 5 links. Panhard/track bar, rear upper, real lower.