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Bilstein 4600 upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Backnbizz, Dec 6, 2024.

  1. Dec 6, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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    Backnbizz

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    Replaced these today. 2001 originals with 150k miles. Definitely time. Fronts are ordered. Leafs are next. Just takes money!

    next up…..tackle some damn rust! Any advice on best ways to tackle it are appreciated! Thanks

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  2. Dec 6, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

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    Start with a hammer test to make sure it's even worth repairing. Then pull the cab...
     
  3. Dec 6, 2024 at 12:57 PM
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    any noticeable difference with the new rears?
     
  4. Dec 6, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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    Big difference! Almost went with the 5100 but sure glad I went with the 4600. Great on dirt roads and highways. Will update on the fronts when installed…
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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    Moonrman

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    Way cool man rides much better I bet20241206_190810.jpg , I pulled my original tokico shocks last Saturday 264,000 miles and slapped in the 4600's. My fronts showed up at the door today. I know what I'm doing this weekend.:thumbsup:
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2024 at 8:10 AM
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    Those Tokico shocks were ready brother!
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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    Yeah they were toast, sucks it's raining where I'm at so I can't put my fronts on today maybe tommorrow. I need a spring compressor I'm gonna go rent that today.
     
  8. Dec 7, 2024 at 9:09 PM
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    is it me or are the 4600 beefier than the original?
     
  9. Dec 7, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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    Yes the bilstein that comes on A tacoma is a smaller diameter and specifically tuned for toyota its not a 4600 but the 4600 is as close as it gets
     

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