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Rear shock advice

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Cjtacoma69, Feb 4, 2023.

  1. Feb 4, 2023 at 9:58 AM
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    Cjtacoma69

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    Any reccomendations for rear shocks of decent quality that won't break the bank? I have a 2006 4WD with a 5 inch lift and big tires. Anything will help! Toyota says it'll cost me 530 dollars to fix hahaha
     
  2. Feb 4, 2023 at 10:23 AM
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    b_r_o

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    Welcome to TW

    Try searching in the suspension section
     
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    The suspension section would be ideal.

    Bilstein 5100 at a minimum. BP51, King, Fox on the high end (with much higher maintenance)
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2023 at 10:33 AM
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    Still learning the site. Thanks guys!
     
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    5in lift?
     
  6. Feb 4, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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    Cjtacoma69

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    Either a 5 or 6 I bought it lifted a few years ago and don't exactly remember
     
  7. Feb 4, 2023 at 12:50 PM
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    BlkDakDave

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    Check out Torch Off Road. I believe they have extended rear shocks for 5" lifts
     
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    Op ,Is this lift from a change of leaf springs , or blocks ? Either way assuming you are sticking with that lift , you might want to figure out your measurements : full stuff , full droop etc. before you lay down some cash….you don’t want your shocks being your “bump stops”
     
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    Bishop84

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    Most 5-6" lift kits are only 4" in the rear, so you need to measure out what it has.
     
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