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Shocks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1981ferrari, Feb 10, 2016.

  1. Feb 10, 2016 at 4:05 AM
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    1981ferrari

    1981ferrari [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I need new shocks for my 02 quad cab. It's stock ride height and I'm looking to stay that way except I wouldn't mind the adjustable front shock. And I don't mind spending money for a great ride

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  2. Feb 10, 2016 at 2:22 PM
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    How many miles are on the truck???
     
  3. Feb 10, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    150,000 / I want it to be smooth but fun
     
  4. Feb 11, 2016 at 8:51 AM
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    Buckoma

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    Honestly, for stock ride height I'd stick with the yellow 4600 bilsteins. They are underrated and a perfect fit for the truck.

    Edit: oh you have a prerunner. The yellow billies are great for 4x4, not sure about 2x4.
     
  5. Feb 11, 2016 at 10:54 PM
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    frizzman

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    the pre-runners would get them too if the Off Road package I think. otherwise Rancho makes decent stock ride ones. really no reason to get "adjustable" if all you want is stock :)
     
  6. Feb 12, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    Ritchie

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    While stock, my '03 2wd Pre runner non-TRD came with the TRD Bilsteins front & rear.

    IIRC, the same part number coincides with ORW but a lot cheaper.
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2016 at 4:35 AM
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    It's a prerunner but I bet they work just great
     
  8. Feb 14, 2016 at 4:38 AM
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    What about the adjustable front bilsteins to level the front out / I've scene a couple leveled out 1st generations and it looks great.
    Any downsides to leveling ? My 05 had a leveling kit and I loved the stance
     
  9. Feb 14, 2016 at 5:31 AM
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    Those will be fine. Stay away from the spacers if possible.

    BTW, nice truck.

    Good luck.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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    1981ferrari

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    Yea the 05' used spacers and yea it was not fun / thanks and I ordered bilsteins
     

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