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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by kristal.krome, May 5, 2024.

  1. May 5, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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    kristal.krome

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    What are the best coil-over shocks for an everyday driver?
     
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    Chew

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    I’d list purpose and budget, shocks can vary in price more than one decimal point when you look towards "the best"
     
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  3. May 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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    Since you have the same truck I do, I went with Bilstein 5100’s since I use it everyday day . Definitely an improvement over stock. :thumbsup:
     
  4. May 5, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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    Stock, unless you do a lot of off-roading.
     
  5. May 5, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    I 2nd that, Even better than the Off Road oem shocks.
     
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  6. May 5, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    Clinch Mountain Preacher

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  7. May 5, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    The stock Bilsteins on the trd off roads ride really plush on the pavement. Bilstein 6112/5160 are a popular upgrade for a lift.
     
  8. May 5, 2024 at 7:01 PM
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    way too plush imo. actually one of the worst riding vehicles ive been in is my 23 trd or. couldn't wait to get rid of those pogo sticks. even findind some oem trd sport shocks would be an upgrade imo. feels much better for daily driving
     
  9. May 5, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    MGMDesertTaco

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    I disagree. I've been on stock trd or shocks for almost 8 years now. Still have fox elite 2.5's sitting in storage though.
     
  10. May 5, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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    icon stage 10 kit, toytec 1" bl, 35" general x3s, 17x9.5 procomp wheels, locker anytime mod, s&b intake, blackhawk 2.1 tune,
    personal preference i guess. i just hated how the truck was constantly bouncing on my terrible eastern canada roads. was like a never ending roller coaster ride. i also switched from kings to icons and believe them to be the best out of the box daily driver/weekend warrior valved setup ive tried. specifically the stage 10 kit though so that did come at a premium price
     
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