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Best shock options for 1.5 in AAL

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Claude LeChasseur, May 7, 2011.

  1. May 7, 2011 at 9:41 AM
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    Claude LeChasseur

    Claude LeChasseur [OP] Active Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I am planning to add a 3 inches lift kit to my 2011 Tacoma with as rear modification a 1.5 inches AAL. I understand that it would be wise to install longer rear shocks. Beside Bilstein 5100 (which seems difficult to get now) could anyone suggest other shock manufacturers and model for this application.

    Thank you in advance for your help and have a great day.

    Claude,
     
  2. May 8, 2011 at 5:09 AM
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    Claude LeChasseur

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    Thanks DYOB for the information,

    I should be OK, I will probably get a 1.5 in AAL kit from OME which comes with shocks.

    Hope the Bruins get the Cup this year.

    Untill next time,

    Claude,
     
  3. May 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM
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    bigmooze

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    Bilstein 5100's all round (0" up front with stock springs), 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, K&N 63 Series Aircharger Kit, Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler, Delta Champion Toolbox, fog lights, back-up lights, Sirius satellite radio with PA15-TOY, Midland 1001z CB radio with 2' Firestik II antenna, Weathertech floor mats, AVS sill protectors, Marathon SuperHides Seatcovers (Universal Digital Camo), trimmed front mud flaps, Viair 20005 OBA, Warn W650D driving lights and W650F fog lights on N-Fab light bar, Hi-Lift X-treme jack with off road accessories, TracRac "TracONE" system
    I went with 5125's when I installed my 1.5" AAL. Kept them in even after I removed the extra leaf.
     
  4. May 9, 2011 at 4:04 AM
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    Claude LeChasseur

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    Thanks Richard,

    I didn't know about those other Bilstein models. I haven't take my final decision, but I thinking going with a Old Man Emu kit.


    Regards,

    Claude,
     

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