newbie here with some general questions

canuckinsc · 12-03-2007, 11:44 AM

hey all,

finally got my first truck and finally got rid of the jeep. it's an 03 double cab (good if you have kids) and a metallic black. the truck needs new shocks but I am not sure what kind to get.....any suggestions and input? thanks.

Janster · 12-03-2007, 12:03 PM

Shocks are like Pizza....there are sooo many different varities and I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of them.

(Ok..so that was a stupid analogy...

)

I can only tell you what NOT to get based on my experiences. I personally don't like Rancho...they're stiff, don't last long, and I've had a couple that leaked prematurely. I've also owned some OME struts - had problems with one of them leaking. They felt nice though. Obviously, my TRD has the TRD Bilsteins I think....and they're fine. I run Doestch Tech Prerunner shocks on my Jeep Wrangler. They're good also - but then again, that's my trail beater.

I personally don't believe in spending a lot on shocks cuz my butt doesn't really care how cushy/non cushy the ride is. I refuse to spend more than $50 on a shock. The Doetsch Tech Prerunner's are about $45 and have been standing up to my offroad abuse on the jeep for 3 years.

nd · 12-03-2007, 01:10 PM

Bilsteins all the way!

tacomaman06 · 12-03-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

Bilsteins all the way!

yeah,i was gonna say bilsteins or a good set of monroe sensatracs or so!!!

concrete jedi · 12-03-2007, 06:04 PM

Anything with a life time warranty, 50 bucks or not. Welcome to TW, I love the look of the 02-04 tacos, send pix !

2003greenbean · 12-03-2007, 06:34 PM

welcome to tw

Toy4Life · 12-03-2007, 06:39 PM

Welcome to the rest of your life.

jhodge83 · 12-03-2007, 06:59 PM

so are u from canada? just asking b/c of title...and if so, BOOYAH themaster....people are already moving to join the alliance

TuRDTACO · 12-03-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Toy4Life

Welcome to the rest of your life.

haha true that dude, this is a bit more addictive than even the best of porn

TuRDTACO · 12-03-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

so are u from canada? just asking b/c of title...and if so, BOOYAH themaster....people are already moving to join the alliance

we're gunna have like 15 tacos at the meet in the spring

canuckinsc · 12-03-2007, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

so are u from canada? just asking b/c of title...and if so, BOOYAH themaster....people are already moving to join the alliance

yes, originally from canada. where is the meet in the spring?

jhodge83 · 12-03-2007, 08:09 PM

uwharrie national forest the last weekend of april...as of now that is...some camping, fishing, trailriding....good, wholesome, family fun...haha...yeha right

tacomaman06 · 12-03-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by canuckinsc

yes, originally from canada. where is the meet in the spring?

we are planning a spring tacomas meet at uwharrie natl forrest, the last weekend in april. see the thread "carolina's tacoma meet,anyone?" in the off topic thread. and let us know if you wanna go and camp and wheel with us man!!! gonna be good times!!

TuRDTACO · 12-03-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

we are planning a spring tacomas meet at uwharrie natl forrest, the last weekend in april. see the thread "carolina's tacoma meet,anyone?" in the off topic thread. and let us know if you wanna go and camp and wheel with us man!!! gonna be good times!!

yea i'm looking forward to it

tacomaman06 · 12-03-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

uwharrie national forest the last weekend of april...as of now that is...some camping, fishing, trailriding....good, wholesome, family fun...haha...yeha right

family fun....sure it is bro.................our tacoma family!!!!!

TuRDTACO · 12-03-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tacomaman06

family fun....sure it is bro.................our tacoma family!!!!!

we dont all have to get tee-dubya tattoos do we?

tacomaman06 · 12-03-2007, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TuRDTACO

we dont all have to get tee-dubya tattoos do we?

hahaha...it may help, but its definitely not necessary

!!

Toy4Life · 12-03-2007, 08:19 PM

Rollin wit my T-Dub Posse' yeayeaaay

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Janster Pre Senior Citizen Joined: Mar 2007, #1138 Location: Lancaster, PA Age: 41 Gender: Male Posts: 2,607 2007 4.0L 4x4 TRD Sport Access Cab A 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L Advantage Torza top (tri-fold), Husky floor mats, RuffTuff seat covers, C2C hood struts, Homelink mirror, Ipod2car (80gig Classic/4gig nano), Garmin Nuvi 660, Protecta Bed mat, Pop-n-lock, TSB Springs, Scangauge II, Heated drivers seat, Fumoto drain valve, Aries pushbar, PIAA 540 fog lights, Hood scoop grahics, Flowmaster 50 series dual catback exhaust.	Shocks are like Pizza....there are sooo many different varities and I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of them. (Ok..so that was a stupid analogy...) I can only tell you what NOT to get based on my experiences. I personally don't like Rancho...they're stiff, don't last long, and I've had a couple that leaked prematurely. I've also owned some OME struts - had problems with one of them leaking. They felt nice though. Obviously, my TRD has the TRD Bilsteins I think....and they're fine. I run Doestch Tech Prerunner shocks on my Jeep Wrangler. They're good also - but then again, that's my trail beater. I personally don't believe in spending a lot on shocks cuz my butt doesn't really care how cushy/non cushy the ride is. I refuse to spend more than $50 on a shock. The Doetsch Tech Prerunner's are about $45 and have been standing up to my offroad abuse on the jeep for 3 years. __________________ Our Homepage http://www.lieblweb.com/ My truck photo gallery http://www.lieblweb.com/cpg/thumbnails.php?album=16

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