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Better shocks for my 2016 TRD off-road double cab L

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by orangepeel0727, Mar 20, 2018.

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  1. Mar 20, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Nerf bars, removed rear shelving and fabricated a locking trunk there. looking for the best toneau cover.
    Looking for the best Aftermarket
    Shocks to replace the inadequate
    Stocks that came on my 2016 TRD off-road double cab L bed.
    HELP !
     
    orangepeel0727, Mar 20, 2018
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  2. Mar 20, 2018 at 12:05 PM
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    Mountain Minstrel

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    What do you mean by inadequate?
     
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  3. Mar 20, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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    eon_blue

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    Why are yours not adequate? You looking for better performing shocks off road?

    If so, look into performance coilovers...lot of good brands out there. King, ADS, Icon, Fox, Radflo, Toytec, etc.
     
    eon_blue, Mar 20, 2018
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  4. Mar 21, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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  5. Mar 21, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    Inadequate? Bilstiens are some of the best.
     
    75z28, Mar 21, 2018
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  6. Mar 21, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    I recently switched from the stock bilsteins to the old man emu rear shocks on my 18 OR and man what a difference... The stock shocks are just too soft and make the truck wallow over consecutive bumps. Yeah the Old man emu are slightly more stiff overall but the trucks feels better under all other circumstances from highway to potholes to off roading.
     
    YotaDriver631, Mar 21, 2018
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  7. Mar 21, 2018 at 2:28 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    Call or PM Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road for updates on shocks, there are new model options out there.
     
    OnHartung'sRoad, Mar 21, 2018
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  8. Mar 21, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    Yeah stock shocks are junk...

    OME lift kit
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    cheap coil overs
    2.5 coil overs.

    and a good set of leafsprings, on my 2010 the leafs were junk, dakar(OME) leafs, huge upgrade...

    I would list the shocks in this order...
    If you are going to do a lot of off roading or desert type running I would recommend getting rebuildable / revalveable shocks.
    Most coil overs will corrode in winter and will need revalving to get right...

    I started with OME like most people do, great for the money, the bilsteins seam better for not much more, now I have Fox 2.5s...
     
    shr133, Mar 21, 2018
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  9. Mar 21, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    5100s and some 885s, you’ll save some money and notice the difference.
     
    Spencer4x42006, Mar 21, 2018
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  10. Mar 22, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    Bilstien are great factory shocks
     
    Granti, Mar 22, 2018
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  11. Mar 22, 2018 at 1:51 PM
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    What are you trying to do with the truck that makes the OEM shocks inadequate?

    There are different shocks for different applications, whats the budget?
     
    jsinnard, Mar 22, 2018
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  12. Mar 22, 2018 at 1:56 PM
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    This is a really good shock, just need a Raptor.... Comes with the Shelby pkg.

    FACTORY RACE SERIES 3.0 COIL-OVER INTERNAL BYPASS RECIRCULATING FINNED REMOTE DSC
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    shr133, Mar 22, 2018
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  13. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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    NYCO go explore...

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    might as well just do this... quit fucking around

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  14. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    No way, the off road stock shocks are no good. I can't tell you how many OR or Sport threads I have read about how much better the off road shocks are over the sport ones.

    So I guess if the off road shocks are this bad, but better than the sport ones, I might as well just go out and rip my shocks right off and drive with out.o_O
     
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  15. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:16 PM
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    Only if you plan on never taking your truck anywhere besides the pavement.
     
    Spencer4x42006, Mar 22, 2018
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  16. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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  17. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    wirenut I like this place

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    Inadequate is a serious term. Kings for the win! If your not affraid to spend the money.
     
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  18. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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  19. Mar 22, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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    Depends on what you want to use your truck for and what your budget is. I agree the OEM shocks, coils and springs are inadequate for mild to aggressive use off highway.

    I’m a fan of Old Man Emu and I’m running it on my 4Runner and it’s my 3rd vehicle I’ve run OME on. It suits my needs and my budget.

    There is King, Fox, Icon, Toytec, Bilstein, etc. we would be better served if we knew what you intended to use your truck for and what your build plan is.
     
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    Is this where I say "kings or bust!" ???
     
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