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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Swivot, Oct 4, 2017.

  1. Oct 4, 2017 at 2:03 PM
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    Swivot

    Swivot [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2001 Toyota Tacoma v6 4by4. I believe the owner said it had a leveling kit on it when I bought it. My car is getting bumpy and I am pretty sure its my shocks wearing down.

    I want to keep the truck at the same height it is now. The shocks on it are Bilsteins yellow/blue but they do not say a number. What shocks should I get for my truck? And how do I know that the shocks I get will fit? Are they all pretty universal or do I need to get the exact part number/measurement.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Oct 4, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    Tacomamike mike

    Tacomamike mike Just that, nothing more.

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    Get Bilstiens 5100's
     
  3. Oct 4, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    What are the benefits of the 5100s over the 4600s?
     
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    Sicyota04 Slowly but surely.

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  5. Oct 4, 2017 at 2:17 PM
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    Sicyota04

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/suspension.18/
     
  6. Oct 4, 2017 at 2:55 PM
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    Tacomamike mike

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    And there you go !!
     
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  7. Oct 5, 2017 at 8:27 AM
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    what you might not know is that the ride height is adjustable depending on where you place the retaining ring for the lower spring seat on the shock body, look at where yours is and put it in the same position on the new shock.
     

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