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Shocks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dave, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. Oct 20, 2006 at 6:48 AM
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    Dave

    Dave [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking to put new shocks, all around, on a 00 Tacoma 4 x 4.

    Are OEM shocks good, as opposed to the junk MunroeMatic types.

    I know Beilsteins are supposedly the best but don't want to spend a fortune.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2006 at 7:04 AM
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    4x4Runner

    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

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    Well, do you have a 4WD or 2WD and if you do have a 4WD how much wheeling do you do?

    Personally I'd go with the Bilsteins.
     
  3. Oct 20, 2006 at 8:30 AM
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    4 x 4, no wheeling at all. Lots of snow in Vermont but that's it.
     
  4. Oct 20, 2006 at 6:04 PM
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    I like Bilsteins, but have also had a set of ProComp ES9000s that I was pretty impressed with and they are only like $35 per shock.
     
  5. Dec 18, 2007 at 9:06 AM
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    A1CGuches

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    bilisteins are great but personally went with the skyjacker nitro 8000's and i love them
     
  6. Dec 18, 2007 at 11:52 AM
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    LHAHN07

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    My truck came factory with the Bilsteins and I hate them with a passion!!! I can't wait till tax time to order the Fabtech lift.:D I think my truck rides like crap and sometimes when I hit a bump, the rear end feels like it goes air -born. These shocks only have 41,000 miles on them. I think they should be better than what they are.
     
  7. Dec 18, 2007 at 11:55 AM
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    A1CGuches

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    lol hell yeah, are you going with a 4 or 6" lift?
     
  8. Dec 18, 2007 at 11:58 AM
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    I'm gonna go with the 6" performance kit... I just don't know what wheels and tires I'm gonna run yet.
     
  9. Dec 18, 2007 at 12:00 PM
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    A1CGuches

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    what are you planning on doing with it?
     
  10. Dec 18, 2007 at 12:14 PM
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    A1CGuches

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    i went with (35x 12.5 r15) bfg mud terrains and just some black painted steel wheels
     
  11. Dec 18, 2007 at 4:50 PM
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    concrete jedi

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    I don't think you could beat $ 35.00 a shock for the Procomps, but I am pleased with what came from factory.
     

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