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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by B52BigLou, Nov 30, 2024.

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  1. Nov 30, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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    I was a crew chief on 16s, 15s, and A10s...more times than I can count! Even got a ride once!! IMG-3834.jpg
     
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    Bilstein 4600’s are the replacement shocks for the original equipment Taco shocks. They are not the same as the originals in that they are far superior and built better and stronger than original factory equipment shocks. They are the same internally as 5100’s with a very slight difference in valving. 5100’s are for lifted trucks, 4600’s are for non-lifted trucks. 4600’s are slightly less expensive than 5100’s. Unless you are lifted and go off roading id suggest 4600’s. I have a Sport TRD 4x4 nonlifted and have 4600’s. I spend a lot of time off road on my hunting and fishing trips and the 4600’s perform great. I’m not rock crawling but travel some rough logging roads and 4x4 trails. I also have a camper shell and tow a 3500lb boat. The 4600’s are fine for everything I do including everyday highway travel. Finally at 104,000+ miles you are definitely over due for shocks.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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    Ha! That's awesome I love it.The fighters and the Warthog! You know all about it then.
    Was at Loring ... hey chief can you pull tail # 259 into hanger it's 30 below zero...THANK YOU... LMAO!
    Cool you got a ride! I didn't see that at 1st.. that must a been awesome!
    I sat with refueler guys in their station on 135... actually they lay down on their chest and work controls.. we fueled up F-4 's over the Rocky Mountains.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2024 at 6:21 PM
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    Nachos, Lemon Heads, My Truck Is Stock!
    Seamans club spaghetti and lumpia!
     
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    and no touching the Queens Cocks!!
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM
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    Ahaaahaaa!! That's it! The chickens everywhere and the damn crabs... the ones with legs running thru our tents size of pancakes.
    The Navy Galley had great food... of course I always ate good in the Air Force too.
     
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    Yup... the Footprint of Freedom.. 6 months 20 days Desert Shield/Storm.. not bad duty at all.
     
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    Sprig.. thank you for that ..great useful info.. 4600's .
    I'll check them out. Driving easy now to work and back. Good to hear your off road time is handled well by them. Ya.. I don't need to lift. Will eventually hit some loggin roads in Maine to get to Lobster Lake.
     
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    Screenshot_20241130-221010_Chrome.jpg Great article over here at Shock Surplus comparing 4600's to 5100's
     
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