I have 60k on my 98' taco. It has the original Bilsteins from the TRD package. My front tires are cupping pretty bad. The ride also seems unusually harsh. I would prefer to get a softer ride since I don't offroad it as often as I used to. Is there a good set of cheap shocks which are soft? I wanted to get the rancho 9000x because they are 9stage adjustable, however they only make them for the rear of the truck. I have also heard that the bilsteins are the only decent shock for tacomas because they're specifically tuned in their dampening rates. I will buy them again if there is no better option. Also, aren't bilsteins supposed to have a lifetime warrenty? They came from the dealer so that may not apply. Bilstein also claims that their shocks don't fade. Other brands say their shocks "reduce fading". Suggestions?
Tacoma Shock suggestions?
Sep 23, 2003
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Retail Bilsteins never wear out. Mine have 100k, and if anything they are stiffer than when new. If you want something softer, look at Monroe.
Consider Monroe Sensa-Track
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Retail Bilstein shocks have a lifetime warranty. Bilsteins sold as OEM on the truck have the truck's warranty.
Ken
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in article P4kcb.54551$ snipped-for-privacy@news2.central.cox.net, Malcom Gillette at snipped-for-privacy@cox.net wrote on 9/24/03 10:00 AM:
Try edelbrock IAS shocks they have a soft ride that switches to firm automaticly
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