Log in or Sign up

Welcome to Tacoma World!
You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.
As a registered member, you’ll be able to:

Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics

Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world

Post your own photos in our Members Gallery

Access all special features of the site
Quick Links: 2013 Back Up Camera Sky-Manufacturing Lights 2015 Toyota Tacoma 2wd 5 lug lifts Rear Diff Vent behind the tail light Mod Grille screws and clips DIY: Building Tube Doors for Access Cab

shock upgrade

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by WTbatman, Dec 14, 2015.

Post Reply

Dec 14, 2015 at 1:59 PM

#1

#1
WTbatman [OP] New Member

Joined:

Dec 14, 2015

Member:

#172235

Messages:

2

Gender:

Male

Vehicle:

'08 Tacoma TRD 4WD

Tire gate, leveling kit, MT wheels w/ BFG All Terrain KO's

I have a 2 in leveling kit, and need longer shocks. Anyone have suggestions from their own experiences? Which upgraded shock did you all use?

WTbatman, Dec 14, 2015

#1

Dec 14, 2015 at 3:11 PM

#2

#2
tacoma guy Well-Known Member

Joined:

Jul 8, 2010

Member:

#39944

Messages:

1,787

Gender:

Male

First Name:

Joe

Phoenix Az.

Vehicle:

2011 Tacoma Prerunner TRD

Bilstein 5100's on all four corners. Front set @ 0 with OME 883x coils. Alcon leaf springs. Viper Alarm. Wet Okole seat covers. WeatherTech Floor liners front and back. Oem Toyota chrome exhaust tip. ARE Shell. America Outlaw Wheels.

Bilstein 5100s. That's what I am running.

tacoma guy, Dec 14, 2015

#2

Dec 14, 2015 at 3:47 PM

#3

#3
WTbatman [OP] New Member

Joined:

Dec 14, 2015

Member:

#172235

Messages:

2

Gender:

Male

Vehicle:

'08 Tacoma TRD 4WD

Tire gate, leveling kit, MT wheels w/ BFG All Terrain KO's

Yeah, I looked @ those. What size? Do you have a leveling kit on yours as well?

WTbatman, Dec 14, 2015

#3

Dec 14, 2015 at 3:56 PM

#4

#4
o0oSHADOWo0o Just lurking in the darkness

Joined:

May 7, 2014

Member:

#129360

Messages:

8,888

Gender:

Male

First Name:

Shadow

Va Beach

Vehicle:

2012 Double Cab Short Bed 4x4 TRD Sport

Just a few LEDs...

WTbatman[OP] initial post: ↑

Anyone have suggestions from their own experiences? Which upgraded shock did you all use?
Click to expand...

I used 480 volts.

o0oSHADOWo0o, Dec 14, 2015

#4

Dec 16, 2015 at 7:56 AM

#5

#5
tacoma guy Well-Known Member

Joined:

Jul 8, 2010

Member:

#39944

Messages:

1,787

Gender:

Male

First Name:

Joe

Phoenix Az.

Vehicle:

2011 Tacoma Prerunner TRD

Bilstein 5100's on all four corners. Front set @ 0 with OME 883x coils. Alcon leaf springs. Viper Alarm. Wet Okole seat covers. WeatherTech Floor liners front and back. Oem Toyota chrome exhaust tip. ARE Shell. America Outlaw Wheels.

WTbatman[OP] said: ↑

Yeah, I looked @ those. What size? Do you have a leveling kit on yours as well?
Click to expand...

I have them set to 0. with 883 OME coils. It gave me BETWEEN 1 1/2 - 2in. of lift and leveled me prefect.

tacoma guy, Dec 16, 2015

#5

Post Reply

Products Discussed in

Hayden 679 Universal 11” Rapid-Cool Add-On Transmission Cooler to Enhance Cooling (not for direct replacement of the factory unit)

3M VHB 100x200mm~ (4" X8") Double Sided Foam Adhesive Sheet Tape 5952 Automotive Mounting Industrial Grade Very High Bond 5952 (1 Sheets 100x200mm)

AISIN FCT-013 Engine Cooling Fan Clutch - Compatible with Select Toyota 4Runner, T100, Tacoma, Tundra

Nilight 2.5''Leveling Lift Kits for 2005-2023 Tacoma/2003-2023 4Runner/2007-2015 FJ Cruiser 2WD 4WD 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Toyota 84210-52050, Back Up Lamp Switch

Midland - MXT275 MicroMobile GMRS Radio - 15 watts Two-Way Radio with Integrated Control Microphone - Overland Caravanning Tractors - Detachable External Magnetic Mount Antenna - 8 Repeater Channels

Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)

VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)

uxcell Flanged Button Head Socket Cap Screws, 50 Pcs M6x14mm - 304 Stainless Steel Socket Drive Fasteners Bolts, Fully Thread Machine Screws for Furniture Installation (Silver)

5PCS Standard M10x1.5 Thread 304 Stainless Steel Inner Hex Round Head Oil Drain Plug/Pipe Fitting with Copper Washer - Universal Fit For Automotive,Car,Bike,Motocycle,ATV,UTV,Industrial-SHINTONES

TOYOTA 90341-10011 Plug, Straight Screw

Rubber Washers - 16PCS Flat Rubber Washers for Bolts Spacers, 1 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID x 1/8" Thickness, Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistant, Black Vibration Damping Pads

Toyota Touch up Paint 040 Super White Genuine Scion/Lexus

Steelman 12mm Slotted Square Head Spare Tire Tool for Accessing Cradle-Mounted Spares, 30"es Long for Deep Pulleys, Powder-Coated Steel

WOLFBOX OEM Bracket for USB C G900 Tripro/G900PRO/G850PRO/G840S/G840H/G850/G900 Mirror Dash cam

BETOOLL Fuel Pressure Test Kit 0-100PSI with 9.497.896.30 Fuel Line Fittings

Getfarway Touch Screen Digitizer Compatible with Toyota 4Runner 2014-2019 Navigation 6.1" LA061WV1 (TD)(01)

Super Lube 92150 Silicone Lubricating Grease with PTFE, 14.1 oz Cartridge, Translucent White, Onе Paсk

ENGINEER PA-21 Engineer Precision Crimping Pliers, Crimping Tool, Open Barrel, Long Barrel Terminal

Genuine Toyota 77305-04905 Fuel Filler Lid Sub-Assembly

86790-04021 Rear View Back Up Camera Compatible for Toyota Tacoma 2014 2015 Replaces# 86790-04021, 8679004021.6PIN

NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)

HELLA 003399801 Supertone 12V High Tone/Low Tone Twin Horn Kit with Red Protective Grill, 2 Horns

Toyota Genuine Fluid 00295-01281 Formed-in-Place Transmission Gasket - 3.5 oz. Tube

Automatic Transmission Filter Strainer Fit For Fit For Toyota Tacoma Lexus 3533060030

USB C 72W Car Charger for iPhone 16 Pro Max Plus, PD & QC3.0 w/5 ft 36W Type C Coiled Cable, Fast Car Phone Charger Adapter for iPhone 15 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24/S23/S22, Pixel/Moto/LG/Android, iPad

Ford Genuine Ford Fluid XT-M5-QS Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid - 1 Quart , black

WFLNHB Fog Lights Replacement for Tacoma 2012-2015 Fog Lamps Kits Assembly Included Switch Wiring Clear Lens

OTHOWE Running Boards Compatible with 2005-2023 ToyotaTacoma Double Cab/Crew Cab with 4 Full-Size Doors (Driver and Passenger Side), Tacoma Step Bars Drop Step Style, 3"es.

NOCO Boost GB70: 2000A UltraSafe Jump Starter – 12V Lithium Battery Booster Pack, Portable Jump Box, Power Bank & Jumper Cables - for 6.0L Gas and 3.0L Diesel Engines

AKKON - Fit 2016-2023 Toyota Tacoma [LED Turn Signal] Power Glass Heated Extendable Towing Black Mirror Pair Puddle Lamp

Toyota Seal Packing - 08826-00100

KICKER 46HS10 Compact Powered 10" Subwoofer (Renewed)

4+32GB 8 Core 1280x720 Car Radio Stereo for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Android 13 Upgrade Head Unit with Wireless/Wired Carplay&Android Auto/GPS Navi/5G WiFi, for JBL & No JBL

Toyota Genuine 2020-2021 Tacoma TRD PRO 16" Matte Black Wheel PT946-35200-02 w/Center Cap

TORCH 2" Front 1" Rear Lift Kit for 2005-2023 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 4WD w Differential Drop TRD SR5 - Models with 6 Lug Wheel Bolt Pattern ONLY

Running Boards Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Double Cab 2005-2023, Two-Stair Side Steps Rail Drop Nerf Bars Carbon Steel

JOYING Car Radio for Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Android 13 Car Stereo 9" Head Unit with Carplay & Android Auto, Mirror Link, GPS Navigation, Bluetooth, HDMI Output, Volume Knob(JY-TT187N4)

ban.do 7PK2120 OEM Quality Serpentine Belt

SUMITOMO Encounter AT LT235/85R16 120/116R E

TOYOTA Genuine (90982-06022) Battery Terminal Assembly, silver, black