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Suspension installation questions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by wdunnlee, Dec 17, 2024.

  1. Dec 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM
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    Coopsdaddy

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    6112/5160 Deaver stage 1 Are topper Steelies,255/80/17
    Watched the video,he uses red loctite on shock and ball joint bolt.
    Is that recommend cause most I’ve watched dont.
     
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  2. Dec 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    Looking at kits for a boot replacement. What is your opinion on these?
    https://exitoffroad.com/product/complete-cv-boot-kit-long-travel-for-2005-2023-tacoma/?srsltid=AfmBOoqXrGDhyn0p12yMhNUmaxpF-sbcZHogG4c1qyBgLzN8JWxg0RWh
    supposedly they should be able to take a harsher CV angle and I would rather have stronger boots. Could be a gimmick though.
    Same thing is on Tacoma beast so I might buy there if it is more reputable than Exit Off-road.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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    they look to be longer boots than OEM, so should be just fine.
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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    It's probably the same kit. I would do OEM or nothing though. Maybe add the ORS high angle boot kit (the red one) if needed.

    Toyota OEM 04428-04010
    https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-04428-04010-Joint-Boot-Kit/dp/B00KTHPVY4

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  5. Dec 21, 2024 at 6:54 AM
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    Im going to order a set just to have on the self,my boots are fine but at 12 years old and getting a 2.25 lift.
     
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  6. Dec 25, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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    You sent me the link to rock auto and now that I have some money from Christmas I am looking for LCA’s, I was wondering what the best brand would be. Moog? Is the prerunner LCA different from the 4x4 LCA? I can’t find many 4x4 options except from brands like suspensia. Doesn’t seem to get good reviews. I am seeing better brands that only come for “Prerunner”
     
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    The prerunner and the 4wd versions are identical. I installed RK621293 and RK621294 in my truck. It is confusing the way they are listed.
     
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    Ok got that figured out, I have all the part numbers for the camber bolts should I just go to the dealer and get them to order me them all? How do I go about getting OEM parts? Can I get an aftermarket kit that claim they “prevent” the seizing? Will that be better?
     
  9. Dec 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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    Parts are almost always going to be the best quality from Toyota, particularly anything that moves (suspension, drivetrain, bearings, pumps, alternator, etcetera). They're more expensive for a reason that isn't always just that they say Toyota on it.

    You can sometimes find identical parts from the OEM ("original equipment manufacturer") for less money, for example Denso or Aisin or Koyo. They're the ones that make e.g. the water pump/alternator/etc for Toyota and they will happily sell you the same part with the Toyota logo scratched off. Someone has already linked you to RockAuto, they are my #1 source for non-Toyota/OEM parts. If you're going to go that route, just make sure that the part you're ordering is actually from the real OEM. There are a lot of companies out there that sell "OEM grade" or "OEM spec" or "OEM compatible" parts, but it's best to steer clear of those unless money is tight or the good stuff is backordered longer than you can wait.

    As for ordering Toyota branded parts, I order all of my Toyota parts through Olathe Toyota - https://parts.olathetoyota.com/

    Their parts desk is also EXTREMELY helpful, don't be shy about giving them a call and confirming/finding part numbers. You might be able to save a couple nickels ordering Toyota parts somewhere else, but not many, and their shipping, returns, and service have been worth the couple bucks more than once for me personally.

    To circle back to your specific questions about CVs, boots, and so forth - if you're replacing a 10 year old Toyota part with however many miles on it, unless you know for sure you need something "better", start with putting a Toyota (or Denso, or Aisin, etc) part back on it and see if you manage to break it with whatever you're doing with your truck. Chances are you will not, and if you do, you will be able to decide if it's worth it to pay to play. For example, some guys break CV axles on the regular doing crazy stuff, and it doesn't matter if it's a cheap one or an expensive one, they break them way before they wear out. That's something you'll know when you get to that point, if you ever do.

    One last note - the quality of a lot of aftermarket parts has really tanked badly in the last few years specifically, with a lot of brands that were previously an excellent choice suffering badly. Unfortunately, that means there are a lot of guys who have Brand X parts that they've been running for years that don't know Brand X is junk these days.
     
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  10. Dec 28, 2024 at 5:37 AM
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    Toyotas already have issues keeping alignment when wheeling. The OEM bolts are the best for keeping alignment. I'd not stick aftermarket bolts in mine. Use antisieze on ONLY the bushing to bolt surfaces.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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    You seem knowledgeable on suspension, everything except the shocks are on the way. I ran into these on Facebook marketplace. The seller claims they have 20k miles but I’m not sure, he is kinda sketchy. What would a good price in these be given that I can send them to be rebuilt anyways?

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  12. Jan 5, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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    Those look like they are due for a rebuild. Once you get into that category of shock the maintenance goes way way up. Fox's and Kings are top shelf shocks though. Check out accutune and headstrong offroad for options and pricing for shocks. They both seem to cover the entire spread of options. I always suggest Bilstein 5100s to folks. They are the most functional for the dollar. I have Kings on mine, but it's not my daily.
     
  13. Jan 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
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    They are 700$. even if I sent them to get rebuilt isn’t that ~ another 700?
     
  14. Jan 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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    I definitely don’t need anything top of the line as I’m gonna be taking it on the trails like once a month. Just seemed like a good deal for a shock upgrade.
     
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