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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bishop5422, Dec 2, 2023.

  1. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:14 AM
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    Bishop5422

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  2. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:22 AM
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    Ok at 154k if original suspension it's probably time to replace things. I have 165k and replaced my suspension this year at 160k things were worn.
    Depends on your budget but there's a lot of 3rd gen. take offs you can get reasonably priced. Or just replace as you can afford/ when you can afford.
    The lean is probably pronounced because coils are worn along with the front shocks. The lean should only be really noticable if lifted and from measuring and rear views.
     
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  3. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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    Pricing now is Detroit Axle an ok one?
     
  4. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:38 AM
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    What are you trying to do lift or stay stock?
     
  5. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:44 AM
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    Just want to replace
     
  6. Dec 2, 2023 at 10:47 AM
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    Here you go
     
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    Go this route and you can do your self , get aligned and get on with life.
     
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  8. Dec 2, 2023 at 11:20 AM
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    Thats a lot more money the Detroit Axle has a kit has good reviews didn’t know if they were good
     
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    I've never heard of Detroit and with the $400.00 deal you get new leafs which probably need replacement too and rear shocks and their Toyota.
    Just trying to give the best advice I can.
     
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    I know I appreciate it I can just get front and back for $175upload_2023-12-2_14-35-37.jpg
     
  11. Dec 2, 2023 at 11:57 AM
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    Do what works for you.
     
  12. Dec 2, 2023 at 5:17 PM
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    If you aren't trying to lift the truck or increase off-road handling performance, just replace the OEM / Toyota front coilovers with replacements from a 2nd gen Taco with less than 30K on it, maybe at a junk yard, or better yet someone's take-offs when they upgraded their truck to FOX/King etc. aftermarket suspension.

    Don't go with no-name generic replacements, you'll have to replace the replacements a lot sooner.

    Seems likely you might also need new UCAs, new bushings for everything too.
     
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    Anyways lol
     
  14. Dec 2, 2023 at 7:51 PM
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    Just some stuff...
    Isn’t there a recall on the leaf springs right now for 2nd gens? I have an 08 and got a notification for free replacements. Maybe it covers 06s also. Worth looking into.
     
  15. Dec 3, 2023 at 4:31 AM
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    After watching a bunch of videos on replacing Tacoma struts I went with Monroe it seemed to be what everyone was using and I’m going to do the work myself work is slow right now so I’m just trying to do things as they come at me is there something I should definitely do next I don’t want to have strut go bad faster bc I didn’t replace X sorry I don’t know much about vehicles trying to learn and I really like my Tacoma and want to keep it going the best I can
     
  16. Dec 3, 2023 at 5:09 AM
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    I’m sorry I don’t know how I missed this yes please what do I need to do
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2023 at 1:39 PM
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    Pm me your info and I'll check the shipping rates
     
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