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Best Replacement Shocks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TOMRR, Dec 30, 2023.

  1. Dec 30, 2023 at 5:23 AM
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    Would like to replace the shocks on my 2016 Tacoma Off Road with 116000 miles, Even an23722495_1488685847863851_5069235961566495388_n.jpg upgrade would nice. Any suggestions?

    Tom C.
     
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  2. Dec 30, 2023 at 5:31 AM
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  3. Dec 30, 2023 at 5:55 AM
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    My truck just carries my Butt around, but don't want any less than what came on it 58729811_2142701752462254_8369494154287251456_n.jpg for sure.
     
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    OEM?
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:04 AM
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    I’m interested in upgrade options as well for this application
     
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  6. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:07 AM
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    If you're not planning on lifting the truck or anything Bilstein 4600s?
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:50 AM
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    Pick up a set of newer oem freshly taken off. I'm sure you can score a set off marketplace.
     
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  8. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:52 AM
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    Get some Bilsteins. Lots of opinions, but this brand is mainstream widely used and affordable.
     
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    I did the Eibach Pro Stage 2 when I bought my truck and never looked back. So much smoother and works great for rock crawling, plus easy to level when carrying stuff in the back. One tip: wait until whatever you decide on is on sale, no use paying top dollar when not necessary.

    In other news, I know someone with a nearly brand new stock suspension that can be sold...
     
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    Bilstein 5100's are a nice upgrade, as they are bigger and better than oem Off Road Bilsteins. Best bang for the buck, and a super reliable brand.

    Added bonus of being able to lift the Taco up to 2" or keep it stock height.
     
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  12. Dec 30, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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    Agreed
     
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  13. Dec 30, 2023 at 9:08 AM
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    To bad it wasn't a sport. I have takeoffs, with 100 miles fronts fully assembled and rears shocks free for the taking. Tried of them sitting around.
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2023 at 12:41 PM
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    5100's 1.5 front. 1 inch Eibach block in the rear. KO3 285/70/17 RRW RR6-H 17x8.5.
    I have OEM Billies 2k miles take offs.
     
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  15. Dec 30, 2023 at 6:52 PM
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    Those Bilstein 4600's, OEM, on the Off Road work great in the original set up. 116,000 miles and they are still on there so I would go with another set if it was me.
     
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  16. Dec 31, 2023 at 1:02 AM
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    I just did Bilstein 6112’s and 5160’s and the difference vs stock is incredible. A little more than 5100’s which would also be a good refresher/upgrade.

    bumps that used to cause the whole truck to react the truck is now totally composed and planted.
     
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