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Strut Replacement Recommendations

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacoengineer, Jul 5, 2015.

  1. Jul 5, 2015 at 10:59 PM
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    tacoengineer

    tacoengineer [OP] New Member

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    Adjustable Bilstein 5100 shocks and coilovers. Toytec add a leaf. 33x10.5 BFG TKO2.
    I am looking to replace my factory front struts, and rear shocks. I am looking for coil over struts that allow for height adjustment. I believe monotube high pressure gas is ideal for off-roading which I do a good amount of. I added a leaf which lifted my rear end about 2" I believe I need to take that into consideration when getting new rear shocks. Anybody have anything on your truck that sounds like what I am looking for, that you really liked, or just any advice? Let me know!
     
  2. Jul 7, 2015 at 9:45 AM
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    Tucker771

    Tucker771 Tacoma Beast

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    Rancho quick lifts offer a pre-loaded shock that adds 1.75" of lift and has adjustable shock tuning but does not have ride height adjustment. I run them and love them. Sorry I know that's not exactly what you were asking for...
     
  3. Jul 7, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    DSMJRV

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    If you are looking to just replace the struts then billly 5100s will do the trick although they are not adjustable on the fly like a proper coil over setup. I believe the rancho quick lifts are the whole spring and strut assembly at a fixed height with adjustable strut stiffness that you don't get from the bilstiens...
     

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