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Discussion in 'Suspension' started by MyToyTaco, Nov 7, 2008.

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Which rear shocks?

  1. Billstein 5100

    123 vote(s)
    67.6%

  2. Billstein 5125

    23 vote(s)
    12.6%

  3. OME N182

    19 vote(s)
    10.4%

  4. Factory w/ Extenders

    7 vote(s)
    3.8%

  5. Other (explain)

    10 vote(s)
    5.5%
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  1. Nov 7, 2008 at 2:23 PM
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    For those of you who have the rear AAL from Toytec (or similar), i'm wondering which shocks you are running for the rear.

    How do you like them? Any problems? Up/Down travel?


    psh
     
    MyToyTaco, Nov 7, 2008
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  2. Nov 7, 2008 at 2:35 PM
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    Im running 5100s in the rear and have zero problems. They feel great!
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2008 at 2:51 PM
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    Procomp ES1000's. I've had no problems with them. I got them because they were cheap.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2008 at 2:52 PM
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    This is the reason i posted a poll. I was interested i getting the ProComp's because of price. I've heard from a few people that these shocks are crap, but the guys at toytech recommended this over the billy's and OME shocks..
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2008 at 2:59 PM
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    I've had them for a year now with no problems. I've wheeled them and daily driven them. I don't tow any thing and rarely haul any weight. This is my 1st truck, 1st lift, etc, so I don't have anything to compare them to. I've also heard some members say they don't like them, but I don't remember any real reasons why.
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2008 at 3:03 PM
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    Good info... thanks
     
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  7. Nov 7, 2008 at 3:34 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i'm running an AAL w/ stocks and no extensions and i havent had any probs yet....but after i get the tsb done i'll get the tsb-AAL from toytec and upgrade the rears to 5100's
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2008 at 3:59 PM
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    5100's with an AAL and TSB springs and 5100's. Love it! :D
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2008 at 4:12 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    DAMN....4 5100's.....that thing has to ride like a dream!!! lol
     
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  10. Nov 7, 2008 at 4:16 PM
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    Here's my problem. Right now i have the stock shocks w/ the rear AAL. When offroading, or even hitting speed bumps there is a loud "THUNK". I'm pretty sure what's happening is the shock is too short which is causing the shock to pull down on the top mount when the wheels drop. I can actually feel the rear of the truck being "pulled down"....am i on track here?
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2008 at 4:27 PM
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    LMAO!! Its been a LONG week. :eek:
     
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  12. Nov 7, 2008 at 4:48 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i had that happen on my 07 when i had the tsb springs and 2" blocks. for a quick fix, i installed some 3" extenders and never had another issue on or offroad. not the best thing to do though. i'd go w/ some 5100's in the rear and u should be fine
     
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  13. Nov 7, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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    Did you compare the stockie and 5100 in size? I looked at one from my buddies shop and the 5100 was actually a tad shorter than the stock shock. Maybe this was for a different application?
     
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  14. Nov 7, 2008 at 4:52 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    the 5100's are supposed to be made to work w/ trucks lifted 0-2". thats more than the stocks are meant to work with
     
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  15. Nov 7, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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    X2
     
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  16. Nov 7, 2008 at 7:37 PM
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    so if the 5100 is physically shorter than the stock shock, how is it supposed to make up for the 0-2 inches of lift? I'm not trying to challenge your intelligence, only to understand how the 5100 will solve my problem.. :confused:
     
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  17. Nov 7, 2008 at 9:09 PM
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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    i would say that the shock ur friend had wasnt specifically for a taco. bilstein specifically says that the 5100's for a taco is for 0-2" of lift.
     
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  18. Nov 8, 2008 at 11:05 AM
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    The 5100's for the rear of the Tacoma are pretty close to the same size. However, they a microcelularurathane damper in the top of the shock that prevents topping out problems. (I got this info right from Bilstien). Once the damper starts to compress the damper allows the shock to extend about 1" further than stock when articulating in an off camber section of trail, which translates to a 2" more extension at the wheel, or close to it. Unloaded, the shocks will look the same length, but the 5100's will actually extend 1" more. I hope this makes sence.
     
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  19. Nov 8, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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    question: do you have to have the AAL in the back to run Billy 5100s. im thinking of just running all four for my shocks.
     
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  20. Nov 8, 2008 at 12:22 PM
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    No, you can run them with the stock springs. I ran 5100s for a while with only the TSB done. Hope this helps. :)
     
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