Bilstein Height Adjustable Front shocks

Siafu · 06-17-2008, 11:29 AM

How do you ppl feel about these shocks? what can you tell me about them.
Does anyone know if you can put these on yourself?
yourself= my driveway w/not a whole lotta experience

05TacoTRD · 06-17-2008, 11:33 AM

Those are the #1 thing I recommend the most suspension wise. They look great, handle well, and are cost effective.

Your gonna need a spring compressor to install. Otherwise it shouldn't be that hard. I have not done much on my own auto wise but I'll be installing mine when I get them.

humanoid · 06-17-2008, 11:39 AM

But if you haven't worked with a spring compressor before, I'd let a shop install the front shocks/struts on the coil for you. The rears are simple remove and replace procedure.

tigerfan00 · 06-17-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 05TacoTRD

Those are the #1 thing I recommend the most suspension wise. They look great, handle well, and are cost effective.

Your gonna need a spring compressor to install. Otherwise it shouldn't be that hard. I have not done much on my own auto wise but I'll be installing mine when I get them.

it seems strange that the number one thing you recommend for people is something you dont even have

j/k

rick · 06-17-2008, 02:21 PM

i have them. i highly recommend them.

Lanceuppercut06 · 06-17-2008, 09:46 PM

dude where did you get those i want a pair for the front

05TacoTRD · 06-17-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanceuppercut06

dude where did you get those i want a pair for the front

Downsouth Motosports on ebay. $160 for just the front or $269 for all four. Best price you can get

Ridingontrd · 06-17-2008, 10:00 PM

:rockband : Done today!! Diff. drop & front 5100's.set at 1.75.plus alignment was 350otd. r/leaf tsb was done last month.The ride is

.

socalman22 · 06-17-2008, 10:51 PM

Yeah those are the shit for our trucks i have them all around and thats one of the best mods i have done, it can be done in your drive way but like humanoid said let a shop do the compressing for you and you do the rest.

humanoid · 06-17-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridingontrd

:rockband : Done today!! Diff. drop & front 5100's.set at 1.75.plus alignment was 350otd. r/leaf tsb was done last month.The ride is

.

Why would you need a diff drop for only 1.75"?

Ridingontrd · 06-18-2008, 12:47 AM

Advice & playing it safe.

humanoid · 06-18-2008, 09:07 AM

Well, at 1.75" for the front you'll be more than safe, anything over 3" for the front and you'll definitely need a diff drop. Just curious, do you need to cut your crossmember for your diff drop?

chris4x4 · 06-18-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by humanoid

Well, at 1.75" for the front you'll be more than safe, anything over 3" for the front and you'll definitely need a diff drop. Just curious, do you need to cut your crossmember for your diff drop?

Noope. Its just longer bolts with a spacer.

Anthony · 06-18-2008, 10:14 AM

how about some before and after pics?

Ridingontrd · 06-18-2008, 05:41 PM

After shots yet to be taken.I'll get them up later tonight.

Ridingontrd · 06-18-2008, 11:10 PM

Before,

Tsb only.

Ridingontrd · 06-18-2008, 11:13 PM

After tsb & 1.75 front lift.

Siafu · 06-19-2008, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lanceuppercut06

dude where did you get those i want a pair for the front

www.toyteclifts.com

Ridingontrd · 06-19-2008, 12:53 AM

You can pick up the fronts only if thats all you want.Cost is 160 for the pair.E-bay,Downsouth Motors.Dudes name is Sonny

Ridingontrd · 06-20-2008, 06:04 PM

Here's a before shot.

06-17-2008, 11:33 AM	#2
05TacoTRD (Custom User Title) Joined: Feb 2008, #4570 Location: North Florida Age: 17 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,490 '05 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road 2005 Access Cab Automatic 1GR-FE All Weather Mats, Sirius Radio, Bullbar/skidplate, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Tailgate TSB, Front+Rear Mudflap Delete, Hose Clamp DIY, Secondary Air Filter Removal DIY, Dented skid plate	Those are the #1 thing I recommend the most suspension wise. They look great, handle well, and are cost effective. Your gonna need a spring compressor to install. Otherwise it shouldn't be that hard. I have not done much on my own auto wise but I'll be installing mine when I get them. __________________ Alex - Myspace - My Build Thread - Taco Lift FAQ

06-17-2008, 11:39 AM	#3
humanoid 867-5309 Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 1,179 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE deckplate mod, TrueFlow air filter w/ TrueFlow MIT, ScanGauge II	But if you haven't worked with a spring compressor before, I'd let a shop install the front shocks/struts on the coil for you. The rears are simple remove and replace procedure. __________________ She's sold and gone for good...

06-17-2008, 02:21 PM	#5
rick you can't take it with you Joined: Mar 2007, #993 Location: sw florida Gender: Male Posts: 1,297 big tires and flashy rims 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 another lifted taco, bilsteins (4), flowmaster40, afe drop in, lowpro toybox, etc...	i have them. i highly recommend them. __________________

06-17-2008, 10:51 PM	#9
socalman22 San Diego Chapter Joined: Mar 2007, #1146 Location: So.Cali Posts: 3,385 06 PreRunner Dbl Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L What Mods!	Yeah those are the shit for our trucks i have them all around and thats one of the best mods i have done, it can be done in your drive way but like humanoid said let a shop do the compressing for you and you do the rest. __________________ 06 Pre Runner! Made BY TacoHunter http://socaltacomas.com/ San Diego Meet Ocotillo Wells 1-10-09

06-18-2008, 09:07 AM	#12
humanoid 867-5309 Joined: Jun 2007, #1932 Location: Sunny SoCal Age: 40 Gender: Male Posts: 1,179 I had a '99 Xtra Cab PreRunner SR5 V6 1999 Xtra Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 5VZ-FE deckplate mod, TrueFlow air filter w/ TrueFlow MIT, ScanGauge II	Well, at 1.75" for the front you'll be more than safe, anything over 3" for the front and you'll definitely need a diff drop. Just curious, do you need to cut your crossmember for your diff drop? __________________ She's sold and gone for good...

06-17-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
Siafu Eat My Dirt Joined: Jun 2008, #7027 Location: Minnesota Posts: 203 V6 Prerunner TRD Sport 4X4 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 Limo tint on Windows, Removed all emblems	Bilstein Height Adjustable Front shocks How do you ppl feel about these shocks? what can you tell me about them. Does anyone know if you can put these on yourself? yourself= my driveway w/not a whole lotta experience __________________ "Fall down seven times, get up eight" I work for Toyota. Ask me anything. "Knowledge is youth"

06-17-2008, 09:46 PM	#6
Lanceuppercut06 Junior Member Joined: May 2008, #6881 Location: Socal Posts: 23 06 PreRunner,TRDOff-Road Impulse Red 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0L K&N Filter	dude where did you get those i want a pair for the front

06-17-2008, 10:00 PM	#8
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	:rockband : Done today!! Diff. drop & front 5100's.set at 1.75.plus alignment was 350otd. r/leaf tsb was done last month.The ride is .

06-18-2008, 12:47 AM	#11
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	Advice & playing it safe.

06-18-2008, 10:14 AM	#14
Anthony San Antonio Detailer :) Joined: May 2008, #6464 Location: San Antonio Gender: Male Posts: 538 Used to be a 08 Taco owner 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5k HIDs Access Lowrider Soft Tonneau Cover Alpine Boston Acoustic Eclipse	how about some before and after pics?

06-18-2008, 05:41 PM	#15
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	After shots yet to be taken.I'll get them up later tonight.

06-18-2008, 11:10 PM	#16
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	Before, Tsb only.

06-18-2008, 11:13 PM	#17
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	After tsb & 1.75 front lift.

06-19-2008, 12:53 AM	#19
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	You can pick up the fronts only if thats all you want.Cost is 160 for the pair.E-bay,Downsouth Motors.Dudes name is Sonny

06-20-2008, 06:04 PM	#20
Ridingontrd Senior Member Joined: May 2008, #6459 Location: Laughlin,N.V Posts: 1,278 06trd sport 4.0L 4x4 w/towpkg 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,KClightbar w/6&8" Procomp,TRDskidplate(black)Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,leaf spring tsb,5100's set at 1.75,1"diff.drop,Gen's 265/70-17 AT2,blackout tails,de-badged,	Here's a before shot.