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Just a stock suspension is all, what shocks?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by roguewaave, Aug 7, 2013.

  1. Aug 7, 2013 at 5:36 AM
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    roguewaave

    roguewaave [OP] Well-Known Member

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    all I'm finding to read up on is 5100's and I'm not sure thats what I want, new guy help needed :confused:

    I think I'm going to order these Bilsteins front and rear for the 2003 4X4.

    ~this is what I found, sound good to yall?

    B46-2284-H0 2 fronts $187.90
    B46-2284-H0
    Fits the following vehicle:
    2003 TOYOTA Tacoma 4WD

    B46-2285-H0 rear $73.95
    Fits the following vehicle:
    2003 TOYOTA Tacoma 4WD

    B46-2286-H0 rear $73.95
    Fits the following vehicle:
    2003 TOYOTA Tacoma 4WD

    $335.80 total, free shipping
     
  2. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:05 AM
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    Those are great OEM replacement shocks. Bilstein 4600's. I would choose those if you don't want the 5100's. I had the 5125's with stock leafs and did not like the ride so I went back to the dealership and ordered stock yellow TRD Bilsteins.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:14 AM
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    Thanks for the info! Do folks use the 5100's for stock suspension? As I have been reading, they seem to be used for lifted or altered trucks.

    BTW, the truck is just a 2003 4X4 Xcab manual SR5, not TRD.
     
  4. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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    Yes most opt for 5100's as replacement shocks cause of the valving but 4600's are great for OEM replacement if that's what you need or want. Like I said I ran 5125's aka extended version of 5100's with the stock leafs and didn't like them so I went back and bought new TRD Bilsteins from the dealership.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM
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    I put the same shocks on my 98. They do a great job at replacing the stock shocks. 5100 front struts are can provide a minor lift for the front end, but can also work at stock level.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2013 at 6:46 AM
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    Thanks y'all, I'll order em today.
     
  7. Aug 7, 2013 at 7:10 AM
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    I have the Bilstein HD's that i got at vato zone, they are a decent shock but ride a little rough. Ha them for about 30,0000 miles and feel like they are about toast in the front. From down south motor sports you can get a set of 5100's for $320. Run the fronts at zero and get the stock height 5100's in the rear. I would only think the ride would be much better and the price is cheaper.
     
  8. Aug 7, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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    Thanks all :cheers:
     

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