Factory TRD Bilstein shocks worth it on Prerunner non TRD

I had the factory Bilsteins put on mine with the TSB with 2.5" spacers. The ride improved quite a bit. If you're on a budget I would get the factories. I haven't rid in a Tacoma with the 5100s so I don't have any input on any improvements over the factory ones.

 

Extended warranty was purchased for the car when bought. 84 months or 100k.

will talk to the dealer today.

Kind Regards,
Ryan

 

TSB is a no go. I bought the Bilsteins from a member on here. They are complete and still assembled with the TRD Coils.

not bad for $50.

Kind Regards,
Ryan

 

Hey man thanks for buying them. If I would have known where you were coming from I could of met you closer to your place. Little late now though, but thanks again.

 

I just got back from the dealer where they did a TSB under warranty. The cost was over $2200.00
They put new leafs on back and replaced all four shocks with what they call the "true TRD". they are not yellow like the stock billy's. these are solid black. I have my concerns about them being truly TRD, or better yet, an upgrade model billy's.

the truck did take about a one inch lift in the rear with the new leafs. they do look beafier than the previous "original" leafs.

My next guest is to get a 3 inch lift in front from Fat Bob's Garage (online) for around $80 - $90 bucks, plus another alignment.

They claim that 285/70/17's will fit with the 3 inch lift kit.

But yes, if you still have a few miles on the warranty, or time, definitely look into the TSB 0359-10. your parts might get on back order, with all that is happening in Japan. So hurry up if you can, and get your TSB claim in, folks.

Now I just need to get my question answered as to whether I did get a better quality "TRD" shock, or screwed out of my bilsteins from factory. LOL..