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Shocks are Shot from Pool Equipment weight, which lift/springs to get need assistance

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by b0undbywater, Dec 22, 2010.

  1. Dec 22, 2010 at 6:10 PM
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    b0undbywater

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    So I drive about 100 miles a day with about 600 pounds in the back of my truck. Over the course of a year or so, i've noticed the level of my truck dropping. I'm pretty green when it comes to working on trucks, but i'm guessing it's time to upgrade my shocks and leaf springs.

    My truck is currently stock, but i'm looking at the bilstein 5100's for the front and i'm unsure what I should to do that back. Do I need to replace the leaf springs altogether? Also, by going up from 265, will I need to change anything around?

    I know there are a bunch of questions, but anything helps.

    Thanks
     
  2. Dec 22, 2010 at 6:29 PM
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    chris4x4

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    I would think air bags would be more help in your application.
     
  3. Dec 22, 2010 at 8:11 PM
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    Front Bilstein 5100's Set @ 2.5", Rear Bilstein 5100's, Rear TSB, Rear 1.5" ToyTec AAL, 1" CB Drop Kit, N-Fab Nerf Steps, WeatherTech All Weather Rubber Floor Mats, Grillcraft Grill(Upper/Lower), Blacked Out AC Condenser/Radiator, Tinted Front Windows, Vision X H4 SuperWhite Headlights, Halo H10 Solaris Yellow 45w 3000k Fog Lights, K&N Air Filter, Removed Front Mud Flaps, 18" MagnaFlow Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, TRD Logo Leather Shift Knob, LED License Plate Lights, LED Interior Lights, LED Reverse Lights, LED Auxiliary Reverse Lights, Chrome TRD Badge on Tailgate, Redline Tuning Elite Hood Struts, Disabled Seatbelt Chime, Foglights Anytime, ScanGauge II, 13" Stubby Antenna, Flyzeye Design LED Light, Cobra 19 CB Radio/Firestik II Antenna, 18x9 Raceline Raptors, LT275/70/18 Hankook Dynapro ATm, 1.25" Sidertrax Wheel Spacers, Heated Front Seats, LED Tailgate Bar, 11" Double Row LED Bar Behind Grill
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