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Durable rear shocks?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by RogerRZ, Aug 6, 2014.

  1. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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    Hey all, 12000 miles into my new TRD Sport, and 7500 after a 2" AAL in the back, I've already gone through two back shocks. They are warrantied so far, but I suspect this will get old with Toyota rather quick, not to mention the pain in the ass running around with busted shocks and chasing to the dealership is. I've installed the extenders, and have not had a problem with the fronts. What do you suggest replacing them with.

    Ride quality is secondary, I'm looking for durability. I'm not interested in shocks that need to be sent across the country to be rebuilt every 10k either (what Fox recommends).

    I only carry a chainsaw and a few other light items in the back.

    Thanks
     
  2. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:27 PM
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    Wow I'm surprised the dealer replaced them after your lift was installed caust that would be a prime excuse for them to void the warranty. 5100's are a good way to go and they are durable. I have the ICON rear reservoir shocks and truck rides like a Cadillac at highway speeds but I got lucky and won them on TW a few years ago. :D
     
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    ^^^ Icon if you can fork over the money, OME or bilstein 5100s will work for your application.
     
  4. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:30 PM
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    Bilstein 5100 < Extended length Bilstein 5125 or 5160 < fox 2.0 < icon 2.0 < 2.5" rear shocks.

    150 for a pair of 5100s up to 1000+ per shock. I think you will be good with anything above tho.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:31 PM
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    They installed the lift. They know better...
     
  6. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:32 PM
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    Ohhhh okay got yah.
     
  7. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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    The thing that scares me with rebuildable/serviceable shocks is the recommended rebuild interval. The 10K Fox recommends would have me taking them apart every 2 and a half months. From one PITA to another.
     
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    That's recommended if you mob the fuck out of them. If you wheel once in a while and mainly DD the truck they will be good for 5 years / 60k miles easy.
     
  9. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:41 PM
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    I went through 8 rears on my other Tacoma (with 1" rear lift, no extenders) in 90K.

    I would categorize my use as moderate+ duty. No air, but many potholes. Mainly lower speed, fairly hard impacts (I'm going 20mph, when I should be really going 10). I sometimes need to get to where I'm going before I leave for there. Part of the job...
     
  10. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:46 PM
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    bilstein set at 1.75, Racho 5000 rear with 4 leaf kit, floor mats, high lift jack, pull hook in hitch, bed rail corner braces, severe duty brake pads and devil horns on the grill....
    I just spend 7 hours chasing down and changing a set of 4" over skyjackers for a Rubicon, third set in 3 years, while the stock length billies on the Sahara have lasted 75k without issue.

    Now to date, I have NEVER had to replace a failed Rancho shock and have run them on 1/2 ton dodge pickups for decades...get a 2" over rancho or billstein and you should be OK.

    And at 50k, I still have the stock shocks on the taco...

    did an oil change tonight on the WRX, pita since you have to drop the skid plate and the jacking points are terrible, then ziptied the transfer case cable on the Sahara...my Taco went to Kentucky today for the world's longest yard sale, leaving me with only the Wrangler Sahara, the Subaru WRX or one of the BMW motorcycles to ride, life is TOUGH.

    Howard
     
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    Well if you look at the rod ends of lets say 5100s vs the rod ends of kings there is no comparison. If the dealer installed a lift on the truck they shouldn't use OEM length shocks
     
  12. Aug 6, 2014 at 3:54 PM
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    They did, but I installed a set of Toytec extenders right away. The black stockers that come on US Spec SR5s must be really crappy if the yellow/blue ones on my truck are sold as an "upgrade"...
     
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    Go for a set of the Bilstein 5165 - they are great for the price.
     
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    I've flexed a 2" rear lift with the stock bilstein 'yellow' shocks without issues as well, I'm not saying you won't have issues but they are pretty durable.
     
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    I've had issues with the yellow/blue--8 in 90k on my other truck, and two in 12k on this one.

    They have all been warranty, that's not the issue. I'm too busy to be spending two hours at the dealership every time I need a shock changed. Heck I'd change them myself if they'd let me, at least I could do it on my own timetable.

    I don't want warranty, I want something that won't cause me grief. That's why I bought a new truck.

    Motor pinging, front diff and two shocks in 12K. If I had known I'd be at the shop this often, I would have kept my old truck, and saved $25k...
     
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    I've had lots of different shocks between my current 2010 dcsb and my old 2005 dclb. Icon 2.0, bilstein 5100's, the factory bilstein, etc. I currently have the Bilstein 5160's. Love them. about 360$ for the pair, but worth it. Great for hauling, offroading and did well when i had my Leer 100xl.
     
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    ALL KINDS OF SHIT

    You can sell it.
     
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    Really. New shocks won't quit the bitching.
     
  19. Aug 6, 2014 at 7:37 PM
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    Some stuff...
    ^ICON FTW.^ I have Dakar rear leafs with overload so my rig rides like shit and has a significant rake - I can haul a TON of shit though, literally! :D
     
  20. Aug 6, 2014 at 9:54 PM
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    I live in Quebec so driving conditions are probably similar than yours. I work in mineral exploration so I often go on seldom used and rough dirt roads, sometimes ATV trails if I fit between the trees.

    I've been running the OME suspension with Dakars pretty much from the start on my 2012 DCLB which I bought new. I'm presently at 35,000 km with nearly 1/2 on dirt roads. Much of it with a sled or ATV on the bed. I very rarely get passed on logging roads (maybe 3 times since I bought the truck) so I drive pretty fast and often bottom out in deep potholes. The truck has been holding-up fine up to now. Front end is tight and OME shocks are still going great. I also have a set of airbags aired-up at 15-20 PSI which helps with my permanent 350 lbs bed rack (I air it up to 65 PSI with my ATV + loaded cab). I highly recommend the full OME setup. The airbags help a lot as well to dampen the bumps on pothole laden roads, even when unloaded.
     

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