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Looking for suggestions - 2005 Tacoma X-Runner Suspension Upgrades

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco-Sawce, Sep 26, 2024.

  1. Sep 26, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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    Taco-Sawce

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    Looking for suggestions on suspension system upgrades for my 2005 X-Runner. I'm not looking to lift (lower if anything) and not trying to break the bank. Ideally I'm looking for a kit or part recommendations that are bolt-on upgrades, I don't want to have to heavily modify anything.

    I took my truck up to a shop recently due to some vibration and other oddities after a long road trip, had them check everything out. Quoted me $8k including parts and labor, and this is just for OEM stuff. Nah. Only good thing that came from their inspection and quote was getting it up on the lift so I can see the problem areas. I have... quite a few issues.

    Pretty much anything suspension related with bushings or bellows is rotted out.
    Stabilizer/Sway bar end links are shot.
    Front struts/springs
    Rear shocks
    Inner and outer tie rod ends
    Steering gear assembly - bellows are gone, leaking fluid
    Leaf springs are shoddy.

    Would I be better off posting on the X-Runner forum? It seems pretty quiet over there so not sure I'll get much response.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Sep 26, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Maybe the street trucks forum. Or even the suspension forum

    Best of luck for a successful refresh!
     
  3. Sep 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    Taco-Sawce

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    Will try over there - Does this board support crossposts? Or should I just duplicate the post over on those forums?
     

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