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1st gen Tacoma rear shock help

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 02blancotaco, Feb 9, 2020.

  1. Feb 9, 2020 at 12:48 PM
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    Hey there, I was just reinstalling my factory rear shocks on my 2002 Tacoma as I just removed my airbags on the truck (airbags are for sale if interested) as there are the 5100s that require the lift, and I am not currently at stock height. But does the longer shock go on the drivers side or passenger side. Thanks.
     
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  2. Feb 9, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    Not having any idea what might have been done.

    Why do you have 2 different length rear shocks ??

    From new they should be the same.
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2020 at 1:42 PM
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    Should be same length
     
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  4. Feb 9, 2020 at 1:43 PM
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    I've heard of some people who run different spring rates for more weight on one side, but that's custom and kinda weird. And this has nothing to do with shocks
     
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  5. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Longer shock goes on the passenger side; they're not equal length between the 2 of them.
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    2ndgen-in-1stgen-post.jpg
     
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  7. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    Hmm, I guess I know a guy who put the wrong shocks on his truck:rofl:
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Oof

    The way the shocks are setup doesn't attribute to an equal length setup.

    This becomes more apparent when you're upgrading for a more specific purpose such as off-roading where suspension travel is very important.
     
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  9. Feb 10, 2020 at 1:35 AM
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    I guess mine are wrong as well .

    Must have been a bad day learn something new all the time .
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2020 at 7:27 AM
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    Two different lengths: Collapsed / Extended lengths:
    • BIL BE5-D559-TO 5100 Rear Shock, 95-04 Tacoma, Driver Side, 13.9" x 21.6"
    • BIL BE5-D560-TO 5100 Rear Shock, 95-04 Tacoma, Passenger Side, 14.7" x 22.6"
     
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  11. Feb 10, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    You forgot the other style meant for minimal lift, also Bilstein 5100's
    $109 33-247724 Bilstein Qc55T 1" X 1" Male Coupling
    33-247724 21.26 EXT 13.62 COL Driver side shock
    $105 33-247717 Bilstein 5100 Series 96-04 Toyota Tacoma Rear Right 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber (33-247717)
    33-247717 22.09 EXT 14.07 COL Passenger side shock
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    I ran into the same issue during my install. Had to google part numbers and run thru a couple of pages before I found the answer.
     
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  13. Feb 11, 2020 at 7:20 AM
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    Shorter shock goes on the driver side since the brake like is there and too much droop with oem length hose is never a good idea.
     
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  14. Feb 29, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    Any idea why KYB's appear to be excluded from this requirement?
    I was looking at TRQ shocks & there was a review regarding this R/L thing. The length & I guess the ID of the bushing being another clue. He kept the front assemblies & gave 'em thumbs up, but returned the rears. The whole thing piqued my interest. Went to a taco parts site & sure enough, whether your a TRD or not, R/L. I had noticed the KYB exclusion earlier, so back to this TRQ site to post the following examples....

    "THIS PART REPLACES:
    • KYB 344428
    • OE # 48541A9010
    • OE # 48531A9040
    • Monroe 37113
    • Monroe 37032"
    "THIS PART REPLACES:
     
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  15. Feb 29, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    I’m not following you here ?
    The KYB, OE and Monroe numbers are the same on both lists ?
     
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  16. Feb 29, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    Correct. Just using two examples to make my point, or rather, pointed question. Although maybe that just confused it cuz the second list has front assemblies & this post is about the rear shocks. My bad.... Point is, using the first list, there are two OE, L & R specific. There are two Monroe, L & R specific. There is one KYB, non side specific.... Why does side specific matter with the others (other brands as well), but not KYB?
     
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