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Time for shocks/struts. Open to suggestions.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Devux, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. Mar 5, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    Devux

    Devux [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Leveling kit & wheels
    Let me start by saying a few things:
    - I've never done suspension work on a vehicle before.
    - I don't want to add any kind of lift.

    2011 PreRunner just past 60K and being my daily driver, I notice more body roll through turns and more pitch during braking. Planning on doing the brakes in the near future, so I figure might as well replace the shocks and struts while I am at it.
    Anyone have suggestions for parts that will keep the ride "stock"? And how hard is it to replace the struts on the front? I was considering just buying a drop-in assembly to save time on disassembling. Hoping someone has done so and can provide feedback. Here's what I was thinking for the fronts:
    http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3538920&cc=1447055&jsn=399
    and for the rears:
    http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3634959&cc=1447055&jsn=439

    Any special tools needed? I briefly looked for a tutorial but didn't see one. I'll be sure to take pictures as I go along to make one.
     
  2. Mar 5, 2016 at 12:58 PM
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    EdinCincinnati

    EdinCincinnati Well-Known Member

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  3. Mar 5, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Devux

    Devux [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I don't really have one, I think the price for Bilsteins are a bit steep for stock ride height, but I know folks swear by them.
     
  4. Mar 6, 2016 at 2:03 PM
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    Devux

    Devux [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Since I wasn't getting much help from you lot I ended up buying the rear shocks and front shock assemblies linked in my original post. My old man put Monroe shocks on his Isuzu Rodeo and was pleased with them. Installation planned for next week if they arrive in time. Figure pull some info from TIS and muddle through it.
     
  5. Mar 6, 2016 at 2:21 PM
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    08TacoTrD

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    5100's and 883 OME Coils TRD Exhaust Deaver 1.5" AAL Rear Differential Breather Extension, 4WD Light, Tailgate Pipe clamp, Fog lights on while High Beams on, Carrier Bearing flip
    Pretty straight forward install. Depending on how much is removed or loosened on the front will effect the alignment. The rears are simple as long as the top nut comes off and isn't rusted on; then it's cutting time.
     

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