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2016 shocks on a 2010?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Slickrick0999, Dec 17, 2017.

  1. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:14 PM
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    Slickrick0999

    Slickrick0999 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So, can I put a set of factory 2016 TRD OR shocks, struts, and coils on my 2010?
    IF so, will it result in any lift?
    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:18 PM
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    Yes. You'll hear anything from an inch gained to nothing. I'll be doing this in a few weeks to my brothers single cab 4x4 and I can tell you the results then.
     
  3. Dec 17, 2017 at 6:35 PM
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    I have shocks struts and coils from a 16 OR on my 09 Base. 1 inch lift in the front, little stiff but overall a nice upgrade.
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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    So we got them installed today. The new struts had 5k miles on them and we got 1 3/4" front and a little over 2" rear. 08 Single cab 4x4
     
  5. Dec 20, 2017 at 9:36 PM
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    You just installed shocks in the rear? Or leafs too?
     
  6. Dec 20, 2017 at 9:39 PM
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    Sorry, leafs too.
     
  7. Dec 21, 2017 at 8:54 AM
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    i installed 2016 OR Bilsteins on my 2014 pre-runner. It gave it a 1" lift
     
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  8. Dec 21, 2017 at 11:16 AM
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    @trdude10

    So let’s say I lifted my rear 1.5”. Could I just use some 3rd gen rear shocks to accommodate the lift?
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2017 at 1:44 PM
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  10. Dec 21, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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    Did you put the leaf springs from the 2016 on your truck?
     
  11. Dec 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    The shocks were the same length
    The shocks were the same length but the valving was way different. For that reason I would say no. My brothers leaf springs had about 90k on them so they were sagging pretty bad, and I think they hadn't been replaced by the recall yet. Go with a longer shock for sure.
     
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  12. Dec 21, 2017 at 8:33 PM
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    Yes
     
  13. Dec 22, 2017 at 6:12 AM
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    You can get away with stock length shocks with only 1.5" lift in the rear. I've been using a 2" aal with 5100s, which I think are close to stock length, for 15000 miles with no problems.
     
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