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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by paulsprerunner, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. Jan 28, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    I have a 99 prerunner with a v6 and need front shocks. What are the best ones? Which type come with it? Dual chambers or single? Are they rough to change and do they need adjustment after installation? Any ideas?
     
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  2. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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    Nate, Normal driving, normal roads, some light towing maybe. Looking for a good standard shock without lifts. Paul
     
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  3. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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    OME nitro chargers or Billy 5100s set at 0'' will do you just fine man.
     
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  4. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    i wouldn't go with ranchos. PO had em on my truck and 3 or 4 were leaking when i replaced em. 2 were way bad too.
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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    lol wouldn't get those either haha
     
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  6. Jan 29, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    True. I guess I'm just about putting in the more reliable stuff..i mean, why step backwards?

    Plus Billy 5100s are pretty cheap through DSM.
     
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  7. Jan 29, 2012 at 2:33 PM
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    honestly, I have rancho 5000's on the rear of my truck because my old rough country shocks were worn out and I needed something cheap quick.

    The rancho's ride so much better then the rough countrys, and I like the rancho's because they are made in the USA.

    They may not be the best...but for light duty stuff they are pretty good shocks.

    When I upgrade my lift I will be doing bilsteins in the rear.
     
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  8. Jan 29, 2012 at 3:10 PM
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    Lol well..thats kinda a big issue haha
     
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  9. Jan 29, 2012 at 6:58 PM
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    rancho's have a lifetime warranty IIRC..
     
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  10. Jan 29, 2012 at 7:03 PM
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    A monotube strut will be nice. I have KYB Gas-A-Justs. They are wonderful.
     
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  11. Jan 29, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    Just looked it up on advanced auto, and they do indeed have a lifetime warranty.
     
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    well mine didn't even last between 96k-20k or whenever the PO put em on. were shot to hell.
     
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  13. Jan 29, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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  14. Jan 30, 2012 at 8:12 AM
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    Don't Bilsteins comes with a lifetime warranty too?
     
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  16. Jan 30, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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    Yeah 4wp sucks ass, the only reason i would suggest these over the 5100's is cuz he said he doesnt offroad, they are kind of over kill.
     
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  17. Jan 30, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    yes they do, I was just pointing out the ranchos also have one.

    Make no mistake, Bilsteins are vastly superior. The rancho 5000's are fluid emulsion shocks. Bilsteins are gas charged and will ride much better.

    But... for $50 a shock, that will last a lifetime because of the warranty, they are great if you dont do any real offroading. You cant beat that. Plus you can go down to advanced auto parts and order them and have them the next morning. Plus they are made in the USA, like the bilsteins are.
     
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  18. Jan 30, 2012 at 2:26 PM
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    Sweet. I need to get a copy of my receipt from DSM.
     
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    Thanks, I will check them out. Paul
     
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