'06 Tacoma Shocks?

kai38 · 01-11-08, 09:37 AM

I just got the rear springs TSB done & I have a 2.5-3 in lift (spacers & AAL) sitting in the garage to install next week. I'm thinking the Blistens that Toyota replaced will be too short after the lift. What's a good shock to install after putting in the lift?
Thanks
K

Jacket · 01-12-08, 09:08 AM

I haven't had the rear leaf TSB done myself, but a lot of folks that have installed it have noticed quite a bit of lift from it. That plus the AAL could result in a signifcant rake in the rear - just something to think about.

As far as rear shocks go, I'm pretty happy with my OME Nitrochargers. Nice, beefy shock body and piston, and good travel. The aftermarket Bilsteins (5125?) are also popular, and much better quality than the TRD Bilsteins.

5280Hawk · 01-14-08, 12:50 PM

Pro Comp has a Good shock too. I have them to acompany my AAL

jc1967 · 01-18-08, 01:00 PM

I recently ordered Bilstein 5100's for the front of my 05 Tacoma, ended up getting rears because of good package deal... rear shocks will probably be sold new as it looks like I may not need them after all... they require 1.5-2.5" lift

feel free to PM if interested

jc

kai38 · 01-28-08, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5280Hawk

Pro Comp has a Good shock too. I have them to acompany my AAL

Do you have a part # for the pro comps you used after the lift?
Thanks

01-11-08, 09:37 AM	#1
kai38 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Mexico USA! Posts: 85	'06 Tacoma Shocks? I just got the rear springs TSB done & I have a 2.5-3 in lift (spacers & AAL) sitting in the garage to install next week. I'm thinking the Blistens that Toyota replaced will be too short after the lift. What's a good shock to install after putting in the lift? Thanks K

01-12-08, 09:08 AM	#2
Jacket IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado TLCA# 17718 Posts: 128	I haven't had the rear leaf TSB done myself, but a lot of folks that have installed it have noticed quite a bit of lift from it. That plus the AAL could result in a signifcant rake in the rear - just something to think about. As far as rear shocks go, I'm pretty happy with my OME Nitrochargers. Nice, beefy shock body and piston, and good travel. The aftermarket Bilsteins (5125?) are also popular, and much better quality than the TRD Bilsteins. __________________ 2006 Tacoma, slightly built 1976 FJ40

01-14-08, 12:50 PM	#3
5280Hawk IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,007	Pro Comp has a Good shock too. I have them to acompany my AAL __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper Last edited by 5280Hawk; 01-14-08 at 03:40 PM.

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01-18-08, 01:00 PM	#4
jc1967 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas, Ya'll Posts: 14	I recently ordered Bilstein 5100's for the front of my 05 Tacoma, ended up getting rears because of good package deal... rear shocks will probably be sold new as it looks like I may not need them after all... they require 1.5-2.5" lift feel free to PM if interested jc