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upgrade suspension to a 05 access cab TRD 4X4

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mytac, Sep 6, 2013.

  1. Sep 6, 2013 at 11:29 AM
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    Hey guys,
    I want to upgrade my suspension to something better than the oem one but not looking to lift up or anything, I am new to this, so what's the best set-up out there and how much does it set me back as far as financially? Thanks.
     
  2. Sep 6, 2013 at 11:34 AM
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  3. Sep 6, 2013 at 11:35 AM
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    What exactly does "upgrade"mean to you?
     
  4. Sep 6, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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    Its still relevant.

    Op. Get some 5100 bilstein shocks and set them to zero.
     
  5. Sep 6, 2013 at 12:32 PM
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    Since my truck is 8 years old already, I think it's time to switch it to something better then the original one because I got the feeling that I'm having a little too much body rolling right now but want to keep the same heigth.
     
  6. Sep 6, 2013 at 12:47 PM
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    So you want a firmer suspension? Are you still on the original shocks/springs?
     
  7. Sep 6, 2013 at 12:49 PM
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    Yes, everything is still stock right now
     
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    Go with bilstein 5100 shocks and set them at zero and you should be good
     
  9. Sep 6, 2013 at 1:26 PM
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    New springs as well?
     
  10. Sep 6, 2013 at 1:27 PM
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    If you want it to sit level go with the toytec eibach springs set at zero and it will sit level
     
  11. Sep 6, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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    So Bilstein and Eibach, which ones should I go with? And again, shall I get new springs also?
     
  12. Sep 6, 2013 at 3:24 PM
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    OK, after some reading, Bilstein shocks and Eibach springs. Thanks everybody.:eek:
     
  13. Sep 9, 2013 at 9:53 AM
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    OK, that's for the front, what about the rear, any suggestions guys?
     
  14. Sep 9, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    5100 shocks, don't replace the stock leafs unless you need to carry larger loads or they are broken.
     
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    Just do 5100s in the rear as well
     
  16. Sep 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM
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    Got it, 5100 both front and rear, they are exactly the same right? The stock leaf packs in the rear were upgraded by a Toyota dealer a while back due to the bottom-out problem when carry a heavy load. They also replaced the shocks but didn't do the front ones.
     
  17. Sep 9, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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    Front shocks and back shocks are very different, do your homework to make sure you know what you are getting. Toyteclifts.com has the full set for sale, as well as down south motorsports.
     
  18. Sep 9, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    Geez! I almost screw it up by ordering the exact same pair for front and rear :eek:, thank you my good man!
     

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