Need help deciding some things about my prerunner suspension =)

01 Tacoma Prerunner with over 170K Miles on it.

I am looking to replace all the shocks and struts on this vehicle.
The vechile currently has its original shocks. Hella old now I'm sure.

I found a really good deal on some KYB GR-2's but was wondering if it would be worth spending a couple hundred more on the Trek Master R/T's?

I mostly use my vehicle for regular city and highway driving and I don't do much off roading and was wondering if I'd even notice a difference or perhaps the KYB's are better?

Any info would be appreciated, thank you!

 

Have you looked into the Bilstein 5100's? Around $400 for all 4 may be cheaper since you have a first gen taco. The front ones are adjustable 0-2.5 inches. Since your mainly highway you can leave them at 0, and if you decide to lift later, BAM no problem. Check out downsouthmotorsports. Talk with Sonny let him know your a TW member.

 

$400 is kind of out of my price range right now. The KYB's are $100 for the set of 4 and the Trek Master are $270.. would rather save the money but if KYB is significantly inferior I'd go with the Trek Master.. Thats what I need to know.. Thanks

 

dont waste your money on those crappy shocks when you can save up a little more dough and get far better products. contact downsouthmotorsports (they are a vendor here and will give you a TW discount) for some 5100's. you will be able to get all 4 shocks for under $300 shipped.
http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-1...acoma-pre-runner-4wd-pre-load-adjustable.html

 

Sorry not to familiar with the KYB's or Trek Master. I know has the Trek Master. I'm sure someone will chime in to help you out.

 

i dont know much about trek master either, but do know enough about bilstein and i can tell you if you spend $270 on 4 trek masters when for less than an extra $50 you could get 4 5100's then your a fool. go w/ the 5100's

 

Matt, "GET TO DA CHOPPA!" I really wanna find out what movie your avatar is from.

 

HAHA i know, one of these days when i have the time i'm gonna rent all the arnold movies and find out which one it is.

 

jingle all the way

 

haha, wait... are you serious?

 

The 5100s seem nice but i dont do off roading. the truck has over 170,000 miles on it and I just need shocks that are as good as the stocks. would the kyb gr2 be adequate or are they junk?

 

I hope not...
Only one way to find out

 

5100's are good for everyday use.

 

That doesn't sound like a fun day

That would be hilarious if it was Jingle All the Way!

 

BAH! you kidding?! sounds awesome!!!


"THESE ARE NOT YOUR LUNCHES! AUAUGHHAA!!!

 

exactly. why risk going w/ some junk shocks when you KNOW (well, we know) that the 5100's are GRRRRRRREAT!!!

$100 for 4 shocks....c'mon man, your gonna get what ya pay for.

 

Wait & save your money until you can afford the Bilstein 5100's!