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Discussion in 'Street Trucks' started by Mr.Schertz, Nov 21, 2012.

  1. Nov 21, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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    Was looking o get some Bilstein shocks and struts for my 2008 tacoma .anyone have a source were there not as expensive.
     
    Mr.Schertz, Nov 21, 2012
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  2. Nov 21, 2012 at 10:26 PM
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    IIRC the two vendors that are pretty popular here for those is Wheeler's Off Road and Down South Motorsports
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2012 at 10:28 PM
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    TRSJimmy, Nov 21, 2012
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  4. Nov 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM
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    Ah, didn't realize he was a 5 lugger. Nvm!
     
    TRSJimmy, Nov 28, 2012
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  5. Nov 28, 2012 at 10:36 AM
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    +1 for paying attention. So little of that these days.
     
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  6. Nov 28, 2012 at 10:43 AM
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    :anonymous:
     
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  7. Nov 28, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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    I bought my at allshocks.com for my 05 tacoma $321 no shipping charge
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    Bilstien HD shocks also work for a slightly lifted pretty much stock application :anonymous:
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2012 at 6:53 PM
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  10. Nov 29, 2012 at 10:18 PM
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    Are these bilstein equivalents?
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM
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    Hi Mr. Schertz! Try Toytec Lifts.

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    *SALE* Bilstein Height adjustable 5100 front and rear 5100 shock
    Price per Unit (Kit): $349.99
    Number Kits in box:1
    Ask a question about this product
    ---05TACBILK---

    Bilstein front and rear shocks for 2005 & UP Tacoma

    Front F4-BE5-C477-T1 5100 Height adjustable front shocks provide 0 to 2 1/2" lift

    Rear F4-BE5-C478-T0 5100 shocks work with 0 to 2" lift

    NOTE: rear 5100 shocks are not adjustable

    Kit includes 4 shocks, add rear lift options below.

    NOTE: Front Upper bushings and washers are not included from Bilstein in this part number, order separately if needed.

    ** SOME Tacoma models with a total of 4 leafs (3 main leafs, 1 overload) in the rear leaf pack require our TSB AAL- Part # TAC-AL-TSB. Please count how many leafs you have before ordering **

    * Choose below to upgrade standard Bilstein 5100 rear shocks to Bilstein 5160 Remote Reservoir shocks *
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2012 at 10:40 AM
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    see im not the only one who doesn't understand english
     
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  13. Dec 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM
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    Yes I am a 5 lugger.
     
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  14. Dec 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM
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    So these are drop in replacements? I tried to search the site you gave me the link to,but It shows a 2005 xrunner. When I typed in my 2008 tacoma it doesnt give me the option of those shocks,struts
     
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  15. Dec 2, 2012 at 8:08 PM
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    and the front springs
     
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  16. Dec 6, 2012 at 9:07 PM
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    Mr.Schertz

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    so I need to order the springs and bilsteins to get the full effect of added handling and ride quality? I think sway bar will come in a few months. I want to do the others first
     
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  17. Dec 6, 2012 at 9:50 PM
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    will i have any problem being that the xrunner is much heavier than my standard cab base model truck?
     
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