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King, Bilstein, or Fox shocks?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Anchovy, Mar 25, 2018.

  1. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    Anchovy

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    I'm just doing a little research on shocks for a 3 inch lift. Looking for opinions on what shocks offer a better ride without having to replace things like UCAs and such.
     
  2. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Jason TRD OR

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    beertimecontinuum

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    You gotta tell us what you're using the truck for to get more informed answers!

    But the answer is Fox. Just don't have your resi hose snap... That sucks.
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    I'm talking mostly road use with the idea that I will eventually start to do some light offroading
     
  6. Mar 25, 2018 at 4:57 PM
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    Excellent article on why bilstein is what 90% of people will ever need in their lifetime.

    When you need bigger shocks you'll know it and won't be asking the internet imho.
     
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  7. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    Kings or FOX.
     
  8. Mar 25, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    I'm accustomed to drag shocks, not offroading/truck shocks which is why I'm asking
     
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    If you're 90% road use fox and Kings are overkill. If you're deadset on them, looks at Fox 2.0s with no resis or any fanciness. They're pretty affordable and will still be an improvement for you.

    In general though, you're probably best off with 5100s on all 4 corners. Cheap, easy, people seem to like them. (They're the big brother of the stock OR shocks)
     
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    It's just the bed has always been stiff so I'm looking at shocks with adjustable compression and dampening to truly find the ride comfort I'm looking for
     
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    And yes I know the bed is stiff because there's no weight, that's another thing I'm looking in to
     
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    For your use - bilstein or ome.

    If you want to waste money, pick your color and buy king or fox. :D
     
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    Kings.

    The only complaint you will get is the price.
     
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    OME BP-51....just want to be different :p :anonymous:

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    THis
     
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    ADS. Enough said. Better than any of the above mentioned.
     

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