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2009 TRD sport shocks

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by dwr80, Dec 30, 2013.

  1. Dec 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    dwr80

    dwr80 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    09 TRD sport DC w/ 90k. OEM Bilstein shocks (front and rear). How long should shocks last and what would be a good upgrade to replace these OEM shocks?

    Thanks
     
  2. Mar 15, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    ORTRDSPT

    ORTRDSPT Taco Grande

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    Tires: one size up from stock - 31" - 265/70R17 BFG All Terrains. All Pro Offroad Lola Fox shocks suspension kit. Front has 2.25" lift from AP upper control arms and Fox 2.5 coil-overs. Rear has 1.5" of lift from 3 add-leafs and 2.0 Fox's. Deleting rear overload leaf makes for much nicer ride, with near empty truck. Aluminum skid plate is next, RCI looks like the best.
    That's my question too.

    I have a 09 TRD Sport DCLB w/98k and 265 70/r17s - so a little heavier wheel.

    Bilstein makes great shocks, but I like to upgrade when I can. It feels like it rides great on the road, not bouncy off road but it really hated washboards, maybe I just need to go faster ;) The rear shock top bushing is cracking so I wondered it that was an indicator or just replace the bushing. I know good suspension makes a huge difference, but I don't need racing suspension, or do I?
     
  3. Mar 17, 2017 at 10:21 AM
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    L. I. Taco

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    Same question... 2008 TRD Sport w 70K. Bilsteins have been ok, but since I have to take it for leaf spring recall, if there is a better shock to put on, why not? Not looking to lift or anything. Truck is not used off-road much. So, thoughts on rear shocks? And maybe poly bushings?
     

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