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2003 Tacoma Suspension Upgrade

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Hallford_03, Jan 18, 2023.

  1. Jan 18, 2023 at 12:24 PM
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    Hallford_03

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    My 2003 Tacoma has never been upgraded at all and the suspension is at its last ends. I was wondering what Front Struts and Rear Shocks to get for it. 2003 Toyota Tacoma DLX Double Cab SR5 4WD. I mostly just use it as a daily and don’t do any off-roading. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you
     
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  2. Jan 18, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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    Just replacing with new OE/OE Replacement shocks will be an upgrade over 20 year old shocks. Other than that, just depends on how much you wanna spend my dude.
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2023 at 12:57 PM
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    Bilstein 4600s front and rear. New OME 880 coil springs up front (shouldn't give you any lift) and then depending on how bad the rear springs are / if you carry weight, etc.. General springs or Dorman for the rear.

    Don't over think it.
     
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma, Jan 18, 2023
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    Welcome to TW...
     
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    Maybe new poly energy suspension bushings
     
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    190k miles, thanks for all the replies much appreciated
     
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    You're only 140k miles overdo on your shocks.

    I'll repeat the Bilstein 4600 replacement.
     
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