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If not off roading what gives the best ride?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bigcat2, May 7, 2013.

  1. May 7, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    Bigcat2

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    Is the bilstien upgrade basically good for off roading or does it give a better ride on streets as well? Or would most people not be able to tell the difference between the two?
     
  2. May 7, 2013 at 11:58 AM
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    What bilstein upgrade are you talking about?
     
  3. May 7, 2013 at 12:08 PM
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    The one that comes on all TRD models. But not on the TSS models.
     
  4. May 7, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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    are you talking about the factory yellow billies vs the black toyota shocks?

    If that is the case then neither.
     
  5. May 7, 2013 at 12:22 PM
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    ^this. Get yourself some upgraded shocks quick. Although I did have a sales guy at a toyota dealer tell me that stock tacoma TRD's can run Baja...
     
  6. May 7, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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    Back to OP's question, what shocks give the best ride IF NOT OFFROADING?
     
  7. May 7, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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    Well, shit. What are the yellow ones good for, then? I've put those things through(reasonable) hell and they're doing just fine.

    One does not simply...not offroad =l
     
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  9. May 7, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    I've got 5100s all-around and they definitely improved my ride on-road and off.
     
  10. May 7, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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    One tip that I can give you.....if you want a comfortable ride, stay away from Load Range E tires.

    They will beat you to death.
     
  11. May 7, 2013 at 12:37 PM
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    When off roading I don't look for comfort. Thats why I'm asking.

    And I may have found the truck I want in 4x4 but it's a TSS and not the TRD.
     

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