1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

TRD BILSTEINS Vs NON TRD SHOCKS !!!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mr.Tacoma, Jan 31, 2011.

  1. Jan 31, 2011 at 10:33 AM
    #1
    Mr.Tacoma

    Mr.Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2010
    Member:
    #45225
    Messages:
    219
    Gender:
    Male
    toronto
    Vehicle:
    DoubleCab4x4
    TRD Exhaust, Side step bar & ARE cap
    Am thinking of a cheap mod..to u/g TRD Bilsteins (not 5100s)..as such mine is just a non trd V6 SR5..So question is does the bilsteins give better ride performance than the shocks that i already have on the truck !!
    Thnks :confused:
     
  2. Jan 31, 2011 at 10:36 AM
    #2
    Hoyal

    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

    Joined:
    May 14, 2009
    Member:
    #17221
    Messages:
    18,112
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Devin
    N 39.2249 W -106.16974
    Vehicle:
    2013 Tundra
    Big tires, big lift, Lots of stuff's.
    I have a pair of used trd off-road shocks I would part with cheap.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2011 at 10:42 AM
    #3
    Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2009
    Member:
    #19116
    Messages:
    424
    Gender:
    Male
    Montana
    Vehicle:
    2008
    Not worth it, save your money for 5100s if anything
     
  4. Jan 31, 2011 at 8:14 PM
    #4
    Mr.Tacoma

    Mr.Tacoma [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2010
    Member:
    #45225
    Messages:
    219
    Gender:
    Male
    toronto
    Vehicle:
    DoubleCab4x4
    TRD Exhaust, Side step bar & ARE cap
    Thnks all...Mine has a A.R.E cap and it gives me a feel that its kinda low even without any load...makes me think if i should change shocks..or perhaps add a leaf (has only 3).:confused:
     
  5. Jan 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM
    #5
    SManZ

    SManZ Sold the Taco in June 2020

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2009
    Member:
    #22817
    Messages:
    1,365
    Gender:
    Male
    Fauquier County, VA
    Vehicle:
    Current, 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor, Previously 2010 Supercharged 4x4 Tacoma Sport 6-spd
    TRD Supercharger, King 2.5" extended travel remote-resi coilovers, OME Dakar leaf packs, King 2.5" extended travel rear shocks, Total Chaos UCAs, MBRP turndown exhaust, TRD intake, TRD Quickshifter, Goodridge SS brake lines, EBC Sport Rotors, Hawk HPS pads, TRD FJ Cruiser Special Edition 16" Anthracite Rims, Spidertrax wheel spacers, 265/75R16 A/T, Autometer oil pressure, oil temp gauges, TRD boost gauge, PLX DM-100 OBD II scanner, flexpod mounts, A-pillar gauge pods
    I have a pair of rear TRD shocks with very low miles off a 2010. Check link in my sig if you're interested.

    Sorry, I can't comment on how they are compared to base model shocks.
     
  6. Jan 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM
    #6
    A7XTaco

    A7XTaco Member

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2010
    Member:
    #43543
    Messages:
    1,064
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    You don't want to know...
    I took base shocks off my prerunner, they had about 90,000 miles on them, and put used TRD shocks on.

    Absolute night and day difference. I wouldn't trade it for anything other than possibly 5100s.

    It doesn't even drive or handle the same. I couldn't stand the handling before, now I love it!

    Warning, it will make the ride much firmer, so be prepared. I do have a 4cyl so I'm a little lighter in the front end, that may explain why its a little firm. I personally love the firm ride though.
     
  7. Jan 31, 2011 at 8:30 PM
    #7
    RugbyTaco

    RugbyTaco Rhum.

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2010
    Member:
    #40095
    Messages:
    361
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Paul
    Sleepy Hollow
    Vehicle:
    '10 TRD Sport Magnetic Gray
    Wet Okoles, Weathertechs, AFE Pro Dry, Wicked Flow 13", URD MAF, MagLite Mount, 16x8 Procomp 8069, 265/75/16 GY Duratracs, Rear Leaf TSB,AAL, OME 9000s, 884s, S2000 stubby antenna, Leer XR100
    Dont bother with the TRD Bilsteins. Get the 5100s, they are better than those on the TRD packages hands down. Second for $175 you will not find a better pair of shocks. Third if your considering adding a leaf spring the 5100s will allow you to level out the front of the truck which the stock TRDs will not do.
     
  8. Jan 31, 2011 at 8:33 PM
    #8
    SManZ

    SManZ Sold the Taco in June 2020

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2009
    Member:
    #22817
    Messages:
    1,365
    Gender:
    Male
    Fauquier County, VA
    Vehicle:
    Current, 2020 Ford Super Duty Tremor, Previously 2010 Supercharged 4x4 Tacoma Sport 6-spd
    TRD Supercharger, King 2.5" extended travel remote-resi coilovers, OME Dakar leaf packs, King 2.5" extended travel rear shocks, Total Chaos UCAs, MBRP turndown exhaust, TRD intake, TRD Quickshifter, Goodridge SS brake lines, EBC Sport Rotors, Hawk HPS pads, TRD FJ Cruiser Special Edition 16" Anthracite Rims, Spidertrax wheel spacers, 265/75R16 A/T, Autometer oil pressure, oil temp gauges, TRD boost gauge, PLX DM-100 OBD II scanner, flexpod mounts, A-pillar gauge pods
    A good part of this is going from shocks with 90Kmi to shocks with less.
     
  9. Jan 31, 2011 at 8:40 PM
    #9
    A7XTaco

    A7XTaco Member

    Joined:
    Sep 20, 2010
    Member:
    #43543
    Messages:
    1,064
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Austin, TX
    Vehicle:
    You don't want to know...

    This is probably true, but the base shocks do seem a bit softer.

    I have a friend with a new 2010 prerunner long bed, and his rides like a car compared to mine.

    I keep telling him he needs to get the TSB done, and throw some 5100s on it.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top