two kinds of bilstein shocks
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two kinds of bilstein shocks
This is actually for my buddy with his 96 tacoma (4x4 with 3.6 engine)
He is looking to replace the shocks as they are worn after 140K miles.
I had told him that I had bilsteins, but they were a little stiff, and might be too much for him.
He found that there are two types of bilsteins, One is a monotube (46mm) single piston with an internal spring assist. The other Bilstein shock is also monotube (36mm) single piston with no internal spring assist.
So, what would you guys suggest for a daily driver, that will probably never be lifted, and 95% of driving will be regular on road commuting.
Now, he might (big maybe here) eventually get a winch...not sure how that would affect anything....
suggestions?
He is looking to replace the shocks as they are worn after 140K miles.
I had told him that I had bilsteins, but they were a little stiff, and might be too much for him.
He found that there are two types of bilsteins, One is a monotube (46mm) single piston with an internal spring assist. The other Bilstein shock is also monotube (36mm) single piston with no internal spring assist.
So, what would you guys suggest for a daily driver, that will probably never be lifted, and 95% of driving will be regular on road commuting.
Now, he might (big maybe here) eventually get a winch...not sure how that would affect anything....
suggestions?
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This is actually for my buddy with his 96 tacoma (4x4 with 3.6 engine)
He is looking to replace the shocks as they are worn after 140K miles.
I had told him that I had bilsteins, but they were a little stiff, and might be too much for him.
He found that there are two types of bilsteins, One is a monotube (46mm) single piston with an internal spring assist. The other Bilstein shock is also monotube (36mm) single piston with no internal spring assist.
So, what would you guys suggest for a daily driver, that will probably never be lifted, and 95% of driving will be regular on road commuting.
Now, he might (big maybe here) eventually get a winch...not sure how that would affect anything....
suggestions?
He is looking to replace the shocks as they are worn after 140K miles.
I had told him that I had bilsteins, but they were a little stiff, and might be too much for him.
He found that there are two types of bilsteins, One is a monotube (46mm) single piston with an internal spring assist. The other Bilstein shock is also monotube (36mm) single piston with no internal spring assist.
So, what would you guys suggest for a daily driver, that will probably never be lifted, and 95% of driving will be regular on road commuting.
Now, he might (big maybe here) eventually get a winch...not sure how that would affect anything....
suggestions?
-Ted
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I have had the same problem in the past with stiff shocks. In my opinion with a mini truck the only way to go is with something that is adjustable. I currently run Rancho 9000 and had to adjust them 3 times but am now very happy with them.
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okay, got this email from him...
Here is the link to the Auto-zone parts list with the struts I mentioned below:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-j5gg6Z8oxxw
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...j?pageNumber=5
All the ones I mentioned are for the front of a 1996 Tacoma V6.
Bilstein monotube (46mm) single piston with an internal spring assist is part #24022842.
Bilstein shock monotube (36mm) single piston with no internal spring assist is part #24184991.
Gabriel brand dual internal tube design and no internal spring assist is part #G51477
Here is the link to the Auto-zone parts list with the struts I mentioned below:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par.../N-j5gg6Z8oxxw
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...j?pageNumber=5
All the ones I mentioned are for the front of a 1996 Tacoma V6.
Bilstein monotube (46mm) single piston with an internal spring assist is part #24022842.
Bilstein shock monotube (36mm) single piston with no internal spring assist is part #24184991.
Gabriel brand dual internal tube design and no internal spring assist is part #G51477
Last edited by mattbatson; 10-30-2011 at 09:19 AM.
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