When to replace front shocks?

I've got a 2010 TRD Off Road with 130,000 miles. I replaced the rear shocks a year or two ago, at what point do the front shocks need to be replaced? At the dealer it's an 800$ job.
Thanks

 

OMG Don't go to the Stealership for that. You could buy new front Bilstein 5100's for 200.00 and set them at 0 and get quite a better ride than stock. Contact Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road she will take care of you. Here's a link to the shocks I recommended.

http://www.headstrongoffroad.com/st...air)_-_24-239370_for_05-15_Toyota_Tacoma.html

 

You are just giving out all sorts of good advice tonight.

Bilsteins are significantly cheaper and better quality. So x2 for unchained

 

Thank You fellow Masshole

 

I'm at 149,000 miles on originals and wondering the same thing as the OP. Not sure what to look for when deciding to replace. Nothing is leaking etc...

 

Are you stock? And you have a 149,000 on your 2015 Tacoma?

 

an overly bouncy ride. i can feel my front tires bouncing over shit, diving when i hit the breaks. tire bounce on aggressive cornering. guess i should get the replacements that are sitting in my office installed.

 

Doooooooooooooooooooooo Etttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

 

Thank you. I appreciate the replies.

 

Unchained,

Yes and yes...it's a company vehicle, I practically live in it.

Rides fine, not really thinking I need to replace shocks yet even with those miles.

 

It all comes down to wear and tear. Most tend to start replacing suspension around 100k but again depends on the individual and how the shocks are holding up. We have several options available. If you would like to go over the best one for you feel free to PM me

Thank you so much @Unchained 5150 You Rock!!

 

Had Bilstein 5100 shocks and struts installed yesterday. Did my daily drive today, the ride is considerably improved. Gone is the jumpyness, won't miss that, also the dive and roll are reduced. For what the dealer wanted for just the front, I replaced all four and got the ride I was looking for. Thank you Tacoma World, Unchained and Marie and all the others who replied.

 

Did you do the job, or have a shop do it? If you paid, how much? If you did what is the effort level?

 

I took to a local shop and had 4 5100's put on. They were on ebay for $319 shipped for all 4 which i thought was pretty decent. They had the truck for two whole days to do the shocks, check the front diff, tire rotate, and oil. they did say they got really busy and didn't really get to look at it the first day. anywho still waiting on a bill. when i picked it up they said the paperwork guy left early that day. still waiting to hear the price after a week and a half. but the ride is WAY better, it sticks to the highway much better and bumps are much less harsh.

 

Oh, man, I'm glad you brought this up. I just bought a 2005 DCSB with 188,000 miles, (leveling kit on front) and not only does the ride seem a little rough, it seems like I'm getting torsional bouncing from left to right. Perhaps one side is shot and the other isn't? I looked on the forums and saw that what I currently have are the Bilstein HDs? (yellow/blue). I hear everyone talk about the 5100s, so I'm definitely planning on saving up for those.

Do you need any special tools for installing them yourself? I've replaced shocks before, but wasn't sure if there were any gotchas with lifts, etc.

Also, does setting the 5100s to "0" prevent further lift?

 

5100's are adjustable to 0 .85 1.75 and 2.5, no matter what you chose you will need a spring compressor to do the job.

 

Good to know. Thanks, man!

 

I took the Tacoma to a local shop for the install, as I remember is was 300 for the front and around 150 for the rear.
Once they took the tires off, they suggested changing out all the lug nuts due to swelling, the nuts can swell up and become very difficult to remove. The lugs nuts are two piece and can corrode on the inside.