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Shocks

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Gor1019, Nov 9, 2022.

  1. Nov 9, 2022 at 8:07 PM
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    Gor1019

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    So i just found out that I have to replace the lower ball joint and sway bar. But I would like to replace the shocks as well. I don’t care to have anything fancy, nor lift the truck. Just good quality that will last.
    I have a 2010 Tacoma pre-runner trd sport edition. (Not sure if it matters, but just case. Is there any brands you guys recommend?
     
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    Yes Bilstein 4600’s. They are the recommended replacement shocks. They are not like the oem shocks in that they are far superior to oem.
     
  4. Nov 9, 2022 at 9:14 PM
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  5. Nov 10, 2022 at 5:20 AM
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    Bilstein will be the shock recommendation on TW, but there are many quality alternatives available. Just go to Rock Auto and check their selection for perspective. (I have a friend who really like the KYB's on his Tacoma - FWIW)
     
  6. Nov 10, 2022 at 5:22 AM
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    You have to replace the sway bar? Was the truck in a wreck?
     
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    No, but when I got the alignment, it was advised by American Tires Depot along with the suspension lower ball joint. Just walked out of 4 WheelParts and was highly advised to go OEM for those parts.
     
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    Just purchased the rears…took the bed off and realized my Taco has the original shocks. 48530-04020 Tokico
    It does have new leaf springs circa 2018 warranty work done @ 180k by the previous owner.

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  9. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:05 PM
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    That is an extremely clean undercarriage, appears to be 100% rust free. It must not have seen any road salt. :thumbsup:
     
  10. Mar 1, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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    I have bought my last two vehicles from a BMW dealership in East TN that seems to get a lot of their used car inventory from Paris, Texas.

    this is what my 2016 Jeep undercarriage looked like in May of last year.


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