Shocks

P07r0457 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-12-2005, 07:54 PM

Well, looking at upgrading my shocks. I would like something that is all-around better. It's hard to describe, but I feel the stock shock can be "confused" when you vary it's conditions too quickly. I'd like to find a replacement that is civilized, but can react better to my driving habits.

How do the TRD (red/blue) shocks compare to the stock bilsteins, as part of the TRD Off-Road package?

Also, how does the Bilstein HD's compare to both of those?

nhparrot · #2 (**permalink**) 08-12-2005, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by P07r0457

Well, looking at upgrading my shocks. I would like something that is all-around better. It's hard to describe, but I feel the stock shock can be "confused" when you vary it's conditions too quickly. I'd like to find a replacement that is civilized, but can react better to my driving habits.

How do the TRD (red/blue) shocks compare to the stock bilsteins, as part of the TRD Off-Road package?

Also, how does the Bilstein HD's compare to both of those?

See http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...83&postcount=1

P07r0457 · #3 (**permalink**) 08-13-2005, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by nhparrot

See http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...83&postcount=1

yes, I gathered some info from your post... But it really doesn't provide any real-world comparisons between the shocks. Unfortunatly, I've found the part #'s you've provided to be "superceeded" by other part #'s at Toyota dealers that I've called. Information seems to contradict, in the least. This makes a comparison difficult. The pricing you've quoted is also *insanely* cheap. Where did you find those prices? I'd love to buy them at that cost! It seems Toyota either changed part #'s, or the Double Cab's use different shocks.

I am basically trying to decide between sticking with my Yellow TRD Off-Road bilsteins, already on the truck, or if I should upgrade to the Billstein HD, Bilstein 5100, or the TRD Red shocks.

Prices range from $269 (HD), $820 (5100), or $340 (TRD).

Looking at cost, now, it's really down to the HD's, or the TRD's. Thoughts?

nhparrot · #4 (**permalink**) 08-13-2005, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by P07r0457

yes, I gathered some info from your post... But it really doesn't provide any real-world comparisons between the shocks. Unfortunatly, I've found the part #'s you've provided to be "superceeded" by other part #'s at Toyota dealers that I've called. Information seems to contradict, in the least. This makes a comparison difficult. The pricing you've quoted is also *insanely* cheap. Where did you find those prices? I'd love to buy them at that cost! It seems Toyota either changed part #'s, or the Double Cab's use different shocks.

I am basically trying to decide between sticking with my Yellow TRD Off-Road bilsteins, already on the truck, or if I should upgrade to the Billstein HD, Bilstein 5100, or the TRD Red shocks.

Prices range from $269 (HD), $820 (5100), or $340 (TRD).

Looking at cost, now, it's really down to the HD's, or the TRD's. Thoughts?

The post I referred you to was originally from 4 years ago, so the pat numbers and prices have probably changed. However the comparison information would be accurate.