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Best shock absorbers for handling?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by racer_kmk, Jan 25, 2025.

  1. Jan 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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    racer_kmk

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    Hello all,
    2007 DCSB 4X4 Base model V6 6spd, FYI.

    I understand that "these are trucks" and all of that, but I was wondering if there are any viable ways to make these trucks handle tighter, such as X-runner upgrades or something like that, maybe? I'm open to any suggestions.
    I don't off road at all, this truck is a pavement princess, so off road capabilities do not matter to me.
    What happened was, I put on new, factory replacement UCA's and tie rods, and sway bar links, plus polyurethane sway bar bushings. I was somewhat satisfied. Then the shocks blew, and I recently replaced them with the Bilstein B8 5100's. Didn't realize they were an off road shock. Now it rolls worse than my brother's 360k mile f150. Feels unstable when you turn even slightly hard. Any advice would be appreciated. I like the tight handling feeling.
     
  2. Jan 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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    probably oem sport suspension and the shackle hanger brace from the Xrunner. maybe aftermarket rear swaybar.

    the XR is a 5 lug and 4x4 trucks are 6 lug so you probably can't transfer any of the other suspension bit from an XR
     
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    Ricardo13x

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    Random stuff. Oh! and converted to non ADD 4x4.
    Best is a subjective term.
     
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    Bishop84

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    Rear sway bar, and like it or not the B8 is basically as good as it gets.

    The shocks and springs don't really control roll that well without completely stiffening them up.
     
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  6. Jan 26, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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    Do you think the rear sway bar would stiffen up the front? Sounds interesting to me. It seems to me that all of the roll is up front, but I'll look out for the rear.

    One more thing, I have 265/75/16 BFG Trail Terrains. Is it likely that could be the problem? Just thought about it.
     

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