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HELP - Looking for Good Shocks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dragon Daddy, Dec 12, 2010.

  1. Dec 12, 2010 at 8:16 AM
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    Dragon Daddy

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    Dents. Some bed work to haul a quad.
    I need to replace the shocks on my ’03 Taco 4X4.
    What is a good replacement shock?
    Thanks.
     
    Dragon Daddy, Dec 12, 2010
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  2. Dec 12, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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    nelson18matt

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    how much you looking to spend? want to replace all 4 shocks?
     
    nelson18matt, Dec 12, 2010
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  3. Dec 12, 2010 at 10:42 AM
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  4. Dec 12, 2010 at 10:43 AM
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    th3bigk0, Dec 12, 2010
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  5. Dec 12, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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  6. Dec 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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    Fox 2.0s are inexpensive for the rear and have a great ride.
     
    ktmrider, Dec 12, 2010
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  7. Dec 12, 2010 at 11:42 AM
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    I'd snag some Old Man Emu stuff. Affordable, tough, and smooth. :)
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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    ^ thats a grand idea.
     
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  9. Dec 12, 2010 at 12:52 PM
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  10. Dec 12, 2010 at 1:39 PM
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  11. Dec 22, 2010 at 8:30 AM
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    Dents. Some bed work to haul a quad.
    All four. Price is a secondary concern.
     
    Dragon Daddy, Dec 22, 2010
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  12. Dec 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM
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  13. Dec 22, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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