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Need help choosing the right shock

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by orafrith, Oct 8, 2016.

  1. Oct 8, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    orafrith

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    I'm looking to replace the stock shocks on my 2016 TRD off road truck I feel that the truck bounces around a lot and even more with a empty gas tank. Right now I have airbags installed in the back to help level the truck out when it's loaded. When the truck is not loaded the bags have to be run at 5 psi minimum. In the far future I would like to do some off-roading right now just City and highway driving. I saw a few brands but I really don't know which one to choose but I definitely like the option with the Reservoir with the adjustable dial for low and high speed which I believe is supposed to fine-tune the shocks to my desire. Not trying to break the bank. Depending on how much it cost I may not do all one-time so please recommend to do the front or back first.

    Thank you in advance to everyone suggestions.
     
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  2. Oct 8, 2016 at 4:12 PM
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    Are you riding around with the bags blown up when the truck is unloaded?
     
  3. Oct 8, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    When the truck is not loaded the bags have to be run at 5 psi minimum
     
  4. Oct 8, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    Tire pressures? Just trying to consider simple things for the bouncing first.
     
  5. Oct 8, 2016 at 8:18 PM
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    Are you using Daystar cradle's with the Airbags?
     
  6. Oct 9, 2016 at 5:25 AM
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    I knew nothing of this before you mention to me I looked it up that's very cool that solve the off road problem I had called airlift to talk to you about that and they said that I would have to strap the axle to the frame so that it doesn't exceed 9 inches but with the Daystar cradle don't have to do that anymore. Thanks
     
  7. Oct 9, 2016 at 6:03 AM
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    31 psi cold
     
  8. Oct 20, 2016 at 4:52 PM
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    I finally got the Daystar cradles in the mail and installed them 20 minutes ago tomorrow I'm going to drive and try them out and see if they make a huge difference. I will let you know.
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    Yes pics plz

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  11. Dec 19, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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    I will take picture tomorrow or Wednesday the lates I only have pic before the installation of the cradles.
     

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