replace oem shocks

dhwright52 · 11-27-2008, 06:12 AM

I'm new to this. I'm looking to replace my oem TRD bilstein shocks. what is the best replacement (stock, aftermarket). I think oem are to soft becauace when i put my Warn 8000i winch it sag so much i had to put a one inch lift in front to level it back out.

dhwright52
00 4x4 xcab TRD V-6

tacomaman06 · 11-27-2008, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhwright52

I'm new to this. I'm looking to replace my oem TRD bilstein shocks. what is the best replacement (stock, aftermarket). I think oem are to soft becauace when i put my Warn 8000i winch it sag so much i had to put a one inch lift in front to level it back out.

dhwright52
00 4x4 xcab TRD V-6

i installed bilstein 5100's all the way around(and i installed ome coils a short time ago) a while back.....and they ride great. my truck had some worn out tokico shocks

when i got it........but the 5100s are a sweet riding shock!

by the way....welcome to tw!!

Janster · 11-27-2008, 07:57 AM

How much you wanna spend?

dhwright52 · 11-27-2008, 10:48 AM

I don't want to spend allot but i want a good ride in the mountains. the stock ones are way to soft with the winch on the front. are the 5100's the aftermarket ones from bilsteins not your factory ones you get from dealer

dhwright52

Janster · 11-27-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dhwright52

I don't want to spend allot but i want a good ride in the mountains. the stock ones are way to soft with the winch on the front. are the 5100's the aftermarket ones from bilsteins not your factory ones you get from dealer

dhwright52

Do a search for Bilstein 5100's - TONS & TONS of information on them. They are a bit pricey....If you're willing to spend that much.

Are you talking about front, rear, or both?
For the rear - Personally, I've run OME (Old Man EMU) on my previous tacoma and they were nice shocks (smooth) but higher price tag. The ones I've really been impressed with are Doestch Tech. I've had both the 3000 series and the Prerunner 8000series on both my jeeps. They're under $50 each on their website. Can't beat that....
http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/2.asp

dhwright52 · 12-02-2008, 06:21 PM

after looking on the internet it seams that they don't make them for my toy. Only the soft one from trd.

mikesdoublecab · 12-02-2008, 08:42 PM

if running a pre load coil spacer leveling kit, the bilstein HD OEM replacement shocks are great for the older generation tacos...

from the ORW site...

Part Number:
BS-F4-B46-2284-H0

Product Name:
Bilstein® Shock - Front TOYOTA TACOMA 95½-04 4WD, Front TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER 98-04 2WD, Heavy Duty Bilstein® Part# BS-F4-B46-2284-H0 List Price: $148.05
Our Price: $94.45
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11-27-2008, 06:12 AM	#1
dhwright52 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #11065 Location: Pasco Wa Gender: Male Posts: 3 00 xcab sr5 trd v-6 2000 Xtra Cab Manual winch,1"lift in front	replace oem shocks I'm new to this. I'm looking to replace my oem TRD bilstein shocks. what is the best replacement (stock, aftermarket). I think oem are to soft becauace when i put my Warn 8000i winch it sag so much i had to put a one inch lift in front to level it back out. dhwright52 00 4x4 xcab TRD V-6

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11-27-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
dhwright52 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #11065 Location: Pasco Wa Gender: Male Posts: 3 00 xcab sr5 trd v-6 2000 Xtra Cab Manual winch,1"lift in front	shocks I don't want to spend allot but i want a good ride in the mountains. the stock ones are way to soft with the winch on the front. are the 5100's the aftermarket ones from bilsteins not your factory ones you get from dealer dhwright52

12-02-2008, 08:42 PM	#7
mikesdoublecab Member Joined: Jun 2008, #7334 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 99 01 Tacoma DoubleCab V6 Prerunner 2001 Double Cab Automatic Donahoe coilovers, Deaver 8 leaf packs, Donahoe rear resi shocks, 16x8 streetlocks, 285-75-16 Cooper STT tires, Big Ron Fabrications custom front bumper and skid, Procomp H911 foglights, TNB Fabrications custom rear bumper and spare tire carrier, Demello bed bar, amber dust lights, Icom V8000 race r	if running a pre load coil spacer leveling kit, the bilstein HD OEM replacement shocks are great for the older generation tacos... from the ORW site... Part Number: BS-F4-B46-2284-H0 Product Name: Bilstein® Shock - Front TOYOTA TACOMA 95½-04 4WD, Front TOYOTA TACOMA PRE-RUNNER 98-04 2WD, Heavy Duty Bilstein® Part# BS-F4-B46-2284-H0 List Price: $148.05 Our Price: $94.45 You Save: $53.60 Free Shipping! __________________ Got Pics? I do!!! www.8x10proofs.com

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12-02-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
dhwright52 Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #11065 Location: Pasco Wa Gender: Male Posts: 3 00 xcab sr5 trd v-6 2000 Xtra Cab Manual winch,1"lift in front	after looking on the internet it seams that they don't make them for my toy. Only the soft one from trd.

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