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Stock 3rd Gen TRD Off Road Bilstein Shock Specs?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacoma’20, Oct 20, 2020.

  1. Oct 20, 2020 at 8:04 PM
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    Tacoma’20

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    Just curious, since I am comparing some different suspension kits, I'm wondering about the specs of the stock TRD Off Road to see how much better the aftermarket ones are vs. stock. lol

    Anyone have this information for the 3rd Gen Tacoma TRD Off Road Bilstein 4600 (I believe they are).

    - Suspension travel (front) (approximate)
    - Suspension travel (rear) (approximate)
    - Shock size (width)

    I 'THINK' the front's travel is 5 inches and the rear travel is 6 inches. Not sure at all what the shock tube width is.
     
  2. Oct 20, 2020 at 8:25 PM
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    If anyone will send me stock or aftermarket shocks I will dyno them.
     
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  4. Oct 21, 2020 at 9:05 AM
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    The stock shocks are NOT 4600s. Everything everyone else has provided is for an aftermarket 4600. I can't help anymore than this, just know that those are not what come on your truck.
     
  5. Oct 21, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    I see. So I've been told wrong.
     
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  6. Oct 21, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    Go measure your shock on your truck. It will be less than 46mm which is the PISTON size on a 4600. They also say Toyota on them and a 4600 will not say Toyota. They just happen to be the same colors.
     
  7. Oct 21, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    What's the weight rating on the stock shocks?
     
  9. Feb 23, 2022 at 3:41 AM
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    A bunch of junk
    The stock suspension is pretty well garbage. Especially the leaf packs. Can't handle much of any weight. Rides great stock and without any passengers though.
     
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    I was just curious on what the spring rating is? Anybody know
     
  11. Feb 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM
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    it should say how many pounds per inch stamped on the side of the coil spring
     
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