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Deciding between Bilstein, Fox and Radflo

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Z_randall, Oct 11, 2018.

  1. Oct 11, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    Z_randall

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    so I am currently looking and leaning towards the 6112 & 5160 setup from Bilstein, but I also have been looking at Fox 2.0 or radflo 2.0. I’m not looking to spend a whole bunch of money because I don’t have a whole lot but any input is greatly appreciated!
     
  2. Oct 11, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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  3. Oct 11, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    Haha just trying to make my decision and could really use input
     
  4. Oct 11, 2018 at 3:59 PM
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    Just put in the front Fox 2.0 coils and rear Fox 2.0 shocks with resevoirs and a Headstrong AAL last week. VERY happy with the ride and feel. Will be leveling it out on Monday - but here is a before and after. Stock vs everything installed (Note - still need to raise the front to level it - but gives you a good idea). I vote Fox

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  5. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    How do you like the ride?
     
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    Absolutely love the ride. Had the Fox 2.0 suspension on a prior Jeep and loved it. Great on and off road characteristics on the Tacoma so far. Very happy with the purchase. As well as the Headstrong AAL.
     
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    Where did you end up buying them?
     
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    Got the ALL at Headstrong and the Fox bits at Off Road Warehouse.

    Admittedly - Headstrong was great to deal with.
     
  10. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:16 PM
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    Did you order the Fox stuff as a kit?
     
  11. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    I did not. Ordered everything separate.
     
  12. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:20 PM
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    Got ya. Is that the best deal you could find?
     
  13. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:23 PM
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    I shopped around. ORW had a coupon code - Headstrong had great customer service - that’s why I used both.

    Here are the part #’s for the suspension I ordered (again - the front coils I should have adjusted up before putting on - but - love em). And - the AAL fRom Headstrong is on their site.

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  14. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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    Do you know the coupon code?
     
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    ToyTec Boss 2.0 for the money and ride.
     
  16. Oct 11, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    I’ve read that those don’t give that great of ride.
     
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    @mattylmbr how much lift did the 2.0's get you up front? thanks. i ran the 2.0's on my F150 and they were fantastic, am considering them for my new taco..!
     
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    Once I adjust them up a hair this coming week (when I get time) - I will net about 2” to 2 1/2” up front.
     
  19. Oct 11, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    so out off the box sounds like you are a bit under 2 inches? i am hoping to be at 1.75'ish
     
  20. Oct 11, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    I was prob around 1 1/2” out of the box. You can easily adjust them up before you put them on.
     

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