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Do I need longer shocks

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Nosler180, Nov 25, 2022.

  1. Nov 25, 2022 at 1:07 PM
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    Nosler180

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    I have a stock 96 2wd 5 lug taco. Putting a 1.5" Daystar level kit on it and replace the shocks also.
    My question is do I need to get a longer shock or will the stock shock have enuf travel? 95% of driving will be street & hiway driving. Any offroading will be on dirt roads only.
    I installed stock Bilstein shocks on the rear and want to use Bilsteins for the front also.
    I just dont know whether stock Bilstein would be safe or go with a longer shock. Any info would greatly be appreciated.
     
    Nosler180, Nov 25, 2022
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  2. Nov 25, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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    I think your referring to the coil over or strut. Which billsteins are you referring to? Think the 1500s are designed for stock coil springs.
     
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  3. Nov 25, 2022 at 10:41 PM
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    The B6 4600s are the OEM upgrades for the 96 2wd 5 lug 2.4 taco. Bilstein front shock Part #
    $89 24-184991 Single Front B6 4600 Suspension Shock Absorber Fits 1995 2004 Tacoma RWD Pickup With Standard Chassis - Consistent Fade Free Performance, Monotube Design
    24-184991.
    I researched the extended and compressed dimensions of the stock front shock & it has a difference of 5.34" of travel.
    So with the average .75" to 1" lift that the kit will give me, Im thinking I will have plenty of travel with the Bilstein OEM upgrades.
     
    Nosler180, Nov 25, 2022
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