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Gen 1 TRD/Sport/SR5 Shock/Strut replacement

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by florida Stepside owner, Aug 21, 2024.

  1. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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    florida Stepside owner

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    florida Stepside owner [OP] New Member

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    Replacing Front strut and rear shocks. Currently have Bilstein. They have around 6 years and
    need replacement. Have heard newer Bilsteins not same as Old .Leaks??. Looked at KYB
    $53 KG54335 Gas-a-Just Gas Shock, Silver, White
    KG54335 and 551119 as they are specific for this truck. Manufacturer told me they are made in Malaysia. I use truck only on road and have Goodyear SteadFast HT tires (265/65/17). Anyone have recent experience with this brand? Have not heard anything good on Monroe or Gabriel either. Are there other brands i should look at? Thanks in advance for any advice.
     
    florida Stepside owner, Aug 21, 2024
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  2. Aug 21, 2024 at 9:58 AM
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    FishNinja

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    FishNinja HIDE YOUR DAUGHTERS

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    Stick with Bilstein or KYB

    everything else you mentioned is trash
     
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    FishNinja, Aug 21, 2024
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  3. Aug 21, 2024 at 10:27 AM
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    shifty`

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    shifty` I'm so tired sheep are counting me

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    shifty`, Aug 21, 2024
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  4. Aug 22, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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    tvpierce

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    tvpierce Formerly New Member

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    I'm surprised your Bilsteins are bad after only 6 years. I would expect them to last at least double that. What symptoms are you experiencing that leads you to believe they need replacing?
     
    tvpierce, Aug 22, 2024
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  5. Aug 22, 2024 at 7:48 PM
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    BluegrapeVr6

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    BOSS head Unit, Track Rack, Tint. MT Baja Legend EXP 16x9, Pro-Comp 69, Icon Titanium Rebound 17x8. Cant decide on Lift. ARB Rear. Bash Fab Sliders.
    KYB shocks are great on these trucks. And they are experienced with 1st Gen Tundra. Def best road truck option.
     
    BluegrapeVr6, Aug 22, 2024
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  6. Aug 23, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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    shifty`

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    shifty` I'm so tired sheep are counting me

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    Yup, that's what my factory shocks were on the '06 and I was really happy with them.
     
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