New member here need help with 2011 dblcab trd

Need new shocks on toytec ulk suspension system. It has bilstein but they only go up to 2.5. I have looked but not sure which would be right. Is there another shock that would just slide right into the coils I already have or do I have to use the bilstein it came with. I dont have the tools to compress if that's going to be needed. I would really like a shock that would go right into coil and that would give me the 3" of downtravel instead of the 2.5 bilstein 5100 offers

 

Welcome to TW! Might just be easier to replace with a bilstein 5100 with the old man emu 887 coil for 3".

 

Welcome to tw, not familiar with 3rd gens but sure others will chime in. But can we see pictures of your truck.

 

x2. Your can use a coil compression tool from Napa or AutoZone or just have Toyota do it.

 

Welcome to TW

 

I have it lifted and all already. Guess my question now should be is there a shock that I can use that I woupdnt have to compress coil

 

Welcome to the forums! If you're planning on only replacing the shocks then you're going to have to compress the coil to get it off. Or you could do it the really sketchy way and hope it doesn't jump up and hit you in the face.

Also if your strut is too long for your coil, you're going to have a really bouncy ride. Kinda like an old Cadillac.

 

Done it the sketchy way on jeeps, never tried it on a ifs it could be dangerous.

 

I've always heard of people doing it that way but what i never understood is how they got the new springs on without compression either.

 

Put the coil on to the shock attack the lower part of the shock. Take a floor jack raise the axle back up making sure the top stays aligned than attack upper mounts. It is dangerous but can be done.

 

Good to know. Won't see me doing that any time soon though.

 

Been advised to Unbolt when on ground then back up and take off