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Factory TRD Bilstein shocks worth it on Prerunner non TRD

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by r12rex, Oct 8, 2008.

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  1. Oct 8, 2008 at 9:06 AM
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    Guys,

    My Prerunner is not equipped with the TRD Bilsteins that the factory TRD Taco comes with. A local is selling his factory Bilsteins from his 08 DC Taco. Would it be worth it to pick these up for a good price? Also, these will fit with no problem on my Access Cab Prerunner correct?

    FWIW, I'm on a budget here so 5100s are likely not in my budget at this moment.

    I should mention that I will be putting a 3" Toytec lift kit in as well. :D

    Kind Regards,
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  2. Oct 8, 2008 at 9:11 AM
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    yeah they will fit, but like you said your on a budget I would highly recommend 5100's over stock billy's
     
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  3. Oct 8, 2008 at 9:14 AM
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    I understand that the 5100s are better than the factory billy's...but I'm tight on cash at this moment and spending $270 for the 5100s + $220 for the lift kit is out of budget.

    Should I just wait to pick up the 5100s?
     
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  4. Oct 8, 2008 at 9:20 AM
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    every offroad place I have gone to say they are poorly made and he showed me the dumpster and there they were I almost did that put trd shocks on mineand when I heard about 5100 that's what I did wait, but that's me a lot of people do fine with them I really don't see what's bad with them my buddy did good with them at the desert
     
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  5. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:26 AM
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    The truck doesn't see any trails and will likely not see any to be honest. :lol: Strictly driven daily around town. :)

    Worthy or not? Should I even bother changing it?

    Kind Regards,
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  6. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:30 AM
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    i'd say go ahead......the ride should be better than what you have now!
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:31 AM
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    i say go for it then
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:34 AM
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    i have the front set for cheap if you want them?
     
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  9. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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    Awesome thanks guys!

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  10. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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    wait, why are you not just getting the suspension TSB. They give you the bilsteins for free with the rear springs and they will do an alignment.
     
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  11. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:55 AM
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    TSB doesn't apply after warrenty does it?

    Car is a 2005 AccessCab Prerunner Taco


    Kind Regards,
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  12. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:57 AM
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    true you would pay out of pocket anyway
     
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  13. Oct 8, 2008 at 11:58 AM
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    no, it doesn't. If you had an extended warranty, then I believe they would cover it.
     
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  14. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:07 PM
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    I got the set of 4 Bilsteins for $50 with the fronts springs still attached. 15k miles on them. :)

    The truck was bought used a year ago from Elmore Toyota. I'll see if it's still under warranty...should I even bother? :lol:
     
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  15. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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    you have nothing to lose by trying.
     
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  16. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:14 PM
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    How many miles are on your truck?
     
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  17. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:14 PM
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    True. I just realized the car is under their used car warranty. :)

    So they replace all four corners with TRD Bilsteins?

    I should give my local Toyota dealer a call.
     
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  18. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:15 PM
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    45k on the truck
     
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  19. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:16 PM
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    they may or may not cover it, but you should try. Print out the TSB listed in the sticky area of the 2nd gen and bring it in.

    They'll replace 4 shocks, 2 leaf springs, and add an alignment
     
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  20. Oct 8, 2008 at 12:17 PM
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    Yeah definately give them a call then. 36000 is factory warranty and thats where they would replace it so try any way.
     
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