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Anyone with suspension knowledge

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by middlej13, Aug 29, 2025.

  1. Aug 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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    middlej13

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    I had changed my front suspension a few months ago. Since then, I've noticed it has been rocking like a boat (slightly worse than before) over some rough roads. I want to say I'll need to find a better strut and or coil spring assembly. Monroe suspension parts are what I currently have installed. I'll take on anyone's recommendations or opinions. Thanks! upload_2025-8-29_23-10-11.png
     
  2. Aug 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Depending on where you bought it, I would return them.

    At a minimum, I would recommend Bilstein 4600 but the 5100 series are better IMO. If those are too expensive, I say stick with KYB.
     
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    shankyjones

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    I tried KYB and Rancho. Didn't like them and didn't last very long so went back to OEM
     
  4. Aug 30, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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    rocknbil

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    5100's are adjustable if you want lift. 4600's are as close to stock as you'll get. Read around here, Monroe Quick Struts are probably the worst choice you can make. (These trucks don't even have struts, they are coilovers.) I'm running these.
     
  5. Aug 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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    Pbfender15

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    Stock, more or less...
    I recently put 4600s (linked above in previous post) on my nice truck and a few years ago put Monroes on my winter/farm truck. Everyone likes to beat-up on Monroes but to me the ride in a single cab is tight and decent. I find the 4600s a bit floaty -- like my dad's caddy back in the day, haha. If you're just using a truck as a daily or for truck chores (and not overlanding, etc), then monroes are fine if price is an issue.
     
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