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Shocks & struts

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by popi74, Apr 23, 2021.

  1. Apr 23, 2021 at 6:39 AM
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    popi74

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    Anyone out there have recommendations on brand of shocks and struts replace on my '05 Taco . 4.0, 2WD ?
     
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  2. Apr 23, 2021 at 6:40 AM
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    I’ll start Bilstein 5100’s
     
  3. Apr 23, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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    I have the eibachs. They are decent for a road shock better than stocks.
     
  4. Apr 23, 2021 at 6:56 AM
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    I'm not familiar with these. I'm looking to improve the ride quality on my 06 2WD. Is there a model Eibach I should look into. I have moogs on the front and KYB on the back. I'm ready to try something else.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2021 at 7:18 AM
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    Find someone with the factory bilstein shocks from their offroad model they ride the best imho. Tons of people hocking them on craigslist for 100 bucks etc.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    Can you post a link or two? Also will front 4X4 shocks from off road model fit a 2wd?
     
  7. Apr 23, 2021 at 7:22 AM
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    In before someone yells at you for saying 'struts'!

    I have Bilstein 5100's... they are great.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    Best ride comfort you can get without spending big money is 3rd gen Tacoma TRD Off Road factory take offs. If your lucky you'll find some TRD Pro stuff, but that won't be cheap. Bilstein 5100's are good too, but the price on factory take offs are hard to beat. Don't get TRD Sport or SR5, that will be stiffer.
     

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