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Struts

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Metalman1, Jun 11, 2023.

  1. Jun 11, 2023 at 8:54 AM
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    I have a 99 with a 3.4 in it. Not sure how old the struts are but driver side bottoms out on some dips in the road. No lift installed. 2wd. what’s a beefy after market complete strut setup that’s not going to mess with my ball joints or steering set up.
     
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    Are you referring to the front shock and coil spring assembly? On a 6 lug Tacoma there are no struts.
     
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    It's implied and obvious what they meant.

    @Metalman1

    Aftermarket pre assembled oem replacements usually suck like that.

    Those are new preassmbled shocks so you want a beefier shock like a Fox 2.0

    https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/c90/Performance_Front_Shocks_-_Tacoma_1996-2004.html


    Are you sure that its bottoming out on the front? usually its the rear due to worn leaf springs.
     
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    I fixed the rear with add a leaf. No bottoming out in the rear any more.
     
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  7. Jun 12, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    IMG_7869.png How about these? 4600 bilsteins with or springs
     
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    Those should be just fine if you have no extra weight, either sprung and unsprung, and don't want any lift.
     
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    Yeah don’t want any lift. Just want something a little Beefer than what’s on there. Tha taco lean going on right now is pretty bad also
     
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    Those won't likely do much for the taco lean. The trucks just naturally lean to the driver's side. To counter it you'll need something to increase spring rate (only slightly) on the driver's side. So a small helper spring or block on the rear, and adjustable coilovers (which these are not), or a block spacer on the front would do the trick
     

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