1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

OR to Baja shocks?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by crux, Apr 10, 2014.

  1. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:08 PM
    #1
    crux

    crux [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2014
    Member:
    #127387
    Messages:
    520
    Gender:
    Male
    New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    OR
    Honeycomb composite sleeper platform.
    Currently have the OR tacoma and was looking for the Baja shocks. Calling and searching around people are telling me the 5100s are the Baja shocks. My understanding is the Baja is using a 9100s series shock front and 5160s rear. Is there an aftermarket source for Baja shocks?

    Truck a 2013 with 2K miles on it thus far.
     
  2. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:14 PM
    #2
    welterbf123

    welterbf123 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2014
    Member:
    #120272
    Messages:
    435
    Gender:
    Male
    Columbus, OH
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD Off Road
    12voltsolutions.com plug-n-play remote start system. OVTuned OEM Bed lights Underhood and footwell lights Garmin dash-cam Weathertech side vents, bug shield, mud flaps and floor mats Extang Encore tonnau cover OME BP51 Suspension Front & Back / Dakar Leaf Springs Light Racing UCA's XD Holeshot 17" x 9" Wheels Nitto Trail Grapplers 265/70/R17 TRD Pro Grille Raptor Lights iJDMToy 30" LED Hidden Bar Light Toyota Bed Step
  3. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:24 PM
    #3
    fur pig

    fur pig Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2012
    Member:
    #85245
    Messages:
    165
    Gender:
    Male
    I just upgraded from 5100s' to the baja suspension and it is night and day different. The baja suspension is worth the money.
     
  4. Apr 10, 2014 at 12:28 PM
    #4
    TCprerunner

    TCprerunner Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2013
    Member:
    #98943
    Messages:
    987
    Gender:
    Male
  5. Apr 10, 2014 at 1:58 PM
    #5
    Biznitch15

    Biznitch15 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2013
    Member:
    #110349
    Messages:
    425
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    José
    Los Angeles/San Diego
    Vehicle:
    13 DCLB TRD Sport
    None Yet
    X2

    I don't know why people say that the baja shocks are the same as the 5100's. They're not. Baja shocks are beefier but also a bit more expensive.
     
  6. Apr 10, 2014 at 10:07 PM
    #6
    jaymac10

    jaymac10 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2013
    Member:
    #106136
    Messages:
    650
    Gender:
    Male
    Kelowna, BC
    Vehicle:
    2013 TRD Sport
    OEM Baja Kit
    Don't drink the TWF 5100 koolaid...
     
  7. Apr 10, 2014 at 11:40 PM
    #7
    TCprerunner

    TCprerunner Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2013
    Member:
    #98943
    Messages:
    987
    Gender:
    Male
    Nothing wrong with 5100s... But they are not what's on the baja
     
  8. Apr 10, 2014 at 11:50 PM
    #8
    MGMTacolover55

    MGMTacolover55 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2013
    Member:
    #96545
    Messages:
    4,316
    Gender:
    Male
    Orygun
    Vehicle:
    2013 MGM Taco TRD Off Road
    floor Mats
    Look for the price of the Baja shocks you could get icon shocks that are rebuikdable and also that are extended travel. Nothing against the Baja package but it is too expensive for what it does.
     
  9. Apr 11, 2014 at 4:47 AM
    #9
    Biznitch15

    Biznitch15 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2013
    Member:
    #110349
    Messages:
    425
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    José
    Los Angeles/San Diego
    Vehicle:
    13 DCLB TRD Sport
    None Yet
    It does the same as most other coil overs except maybe being rebuildable. Of course not on the same level as the Icon/kings but probably better than most other brands.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top