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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tjs, Oct 16, 2016.

  1. Oct 16, 2016 at 7:29 AM
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    Hey guys. I'm planning on getting new shocks for my tacoma. I do major offroading and it also carries alot of weight. More than recommended. Which should i lean to? Old man, Rancho or the advanced bilsteins?? I am stuck on deciding and need some help. Once again major offroading and at times with alot of weight. Kindly weigh in guys.
     
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  2. Oct 16, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    I run my truck heavy and enjoy using it as a truck. I have 5100s up front with 885 coils. In back I have Dakars with the AAL, Ride Rite air bags with cradles and Billsein 110 shocks. It rides great. Running load E 33s too.
     
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  3. Oct 16, 2016 at 8:40 PM
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    Kings or Icons, expedition rear leafs.

    What's your budget?
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2016 at 4:49 PM
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    I'm not looking to spend too much. Anywhere around 1k. I live in south america. The terrain over here offrad is crazy. Kings are a bit pricey and there cylinders are exposed. Not a good thing for where i am. Lol.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    Jezus, dakars and bags! that must be STIFF
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    10trdtaco

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    Not rancho. Budget = bilstien 5100... great shocks!
     
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  7. Oct 17, 2016 at 4:59 PM
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    Shocks won't help with carrying extra weight. Sounds like you need new leafs (assuming extra weight is in the bed) for that and shocks for the off-roading.
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    Yea. I have the leafs in. Also the ride rite air bags. Its just the shocks im looking for thats capable and provides a softer ride.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2016 at 5:10 PM
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    10trdtaco

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    Get some 886 coils, 5100s, some Dakar leaf packs, and maybe an aal ??? Decent setup aquirable around $1k
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    This - 5100's on all 4 corners with the 886 coils on front. Without the leafs since you already have that & bags covered.
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2016 at 5:23 PM
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    Welcome to TW. If you get a chance, Id like to see some pictures of the roads you deal with.
    I like seeing toyotas outside of north america doing what they were designed to do. :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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    With load E tires... You'd be surprised how nice the ride is. High speed potholes and washboard - no problem. I do feel the low speed small bumps more than a stock rig, but that's not what I built this for!
     
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  13. Oct 22, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    Kings!!!!!!
     
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