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Suspension on a budget

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 04yota, Oct 29, 2014.

  1. Oct 29, 2014 at 12:49 PM
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    04yota

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    Hi guy,

    My front shocks are bouncy and due for change at 100k i highly doubt they were changed before. So i am on a budget and cannot afford a lift just yet. However, i want some input from you guys as to if my leafs are toast and will get the new rear shocks messed up. I am looking for bilstein all around. i will be doing my lift at the end of 2015.

    Thanks

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  2. Oct 29, 2014 at 1:44 PM
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    They are flat without the jack. Maybe frowing a little bit. Do you think if i replace the shocks, they will be damaged?
     
  3. Oct 29, 2014 at 7:43 PM
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    Just bought a set of dorman leafs off ebay for $300cdn shipped and got a 3 leaf add a leaf to go with it.
     
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  4. Oct 30, 2014 at 9:32 AM
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    Curious why you chose Dorman over Old Man Emu? I'm in the same boat, need leafs and they are only $320 shipped for their 2.5" lift leaf packs..
     
  5. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:20 AM
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    X2 on this! We have some Rough Country N2.0 shocks that are a great option when on a budget.
     
  6. Oct 30, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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    for the record: a member with sagging springs recently bought and replaced them with Dormant springs just to find them as flat as the originals.

    if you have the money, buy some OME replacements, they're reported to be quite nice in ride.
     
  7. Oct 30, 2014 at 12:02 PM
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    here are my springs :)

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  8. Oct 30, 2014 at 12:13 PM
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    Hi Dan,

    Do you have a link for those rough country? i could not find it in your website
     
  9. Oct 30, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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    Never mind, i found them. how are those compare to the bilstein? softer or rougher ride? and can you recommend which AAL to go with. I am having trouble with so many mixed reviews
     
  10. Oct 30, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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    Damn your leafs are worse than mine :( lol
     

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