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FOX OR BILSTEIN

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nsolis721, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    nsolis721

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    Hey guys, I have a 2012 tacoma and its about time to replace the shocks on it. I currently have bilsteins, but was looking at maybe trying Fox. I do mostly highway driving but am going to start doing a lot more off roading. Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:28 PM
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    yellowdogpaddler

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    The new 8112 seems pretty awesome. I am going that route in the next few months. Their 3-Stage system has raised the bar of even the ARB's BP-51 shocks.
     
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    yellowdogpaddler, Mar 27, 2018
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  3. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    Welcome to TW. :spending:
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    Taco Addiction

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    Fox. I had Billy 5100 rears on my 1st Gen and its night and day. Better on road performance but the off road is where they shine.

    upload_2018-3-27_20-30-22.jpg
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    Fox 2.0 shocks are great
     
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  6. Mar 27, 2018 at 8:12 PM
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    Traded the 2015 TRD Pro 6spd Supercharged on a PowerWagon and could not be happier. My 2011 Tacoma with the TX Baja package (Added by me) is still treating me great. My 1985 Toyota never skips a beat.
    I like billies.

    Not really 5100's but they have a great track record and have treated me well.

    The pro kit for 2nd gens is a good affordable upgrade
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2018 at 7:10 PM
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    ThaiChillyTaco David aka Chilly aka Booty Freak

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    Fox's 3.jpg Ride Fox or go home!!! Just installed Fox's on my 2012 and I couldn't be happier with there performance.

    Fox's and Camburgs.jpg

    Fox's Rear.jpg

     
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  8. Mar 28, 2018 at 7:18 PM
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    Kings,they put Fox and Billies too shame.
     
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  9. Mar 28, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Thanks for all the feedback! I’ll most likely end up going with Fox!
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    Kings is the way to go ;)

    Had the Foxes:

    Learn my lesson and got the Kings after a few off road trips :)
     
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