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Soooo..Christmas came early in Nashville TRD PRO SHOCKS..WHAAAAT

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Jettech, Dec 4, 2018.

  1. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Jettech

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    Santa took these off his 2016 TRD PRO and gave them to me at a stupid low price that I could not pass up. Only catch is he does not remember the mileage so not sure if they need to be rebuilt or not. Now the issue is the elf in the sleigh was talking smack and said these will not fit my 2008 CM 2WD. True or False?

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  2. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Should fit...
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    dont know if they will work on an 08 however many on here may jump on them if you have to off load them.
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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  5. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    They will fit
     
  6. Dec 4, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    Sweet...So now the question is rebuild them or install as is. No visible leaks.
     
  7. Dec 4, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    Congrats! They will work great in your 2008 truck
     
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  8. Dec 4, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    They are not rebuildable, run them. That said technically they could be rebuilt, doubt you can get the parts. Toyota tosses them and replaces.
     
  9. Dec 4, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    Looks like they are in pretty good condition. Install and enjoy!
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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    Trying to figure out if I need to run these spacers or not because I believe the TRD Pro shocks are longer than standard shock correct? At least that's what I remember reading somewhere.
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  11. Dec 5, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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    Hattori

    Hattori STOP SHIMMING COILOVERS!!!!

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    They'll fit. I don't recommend spacers but you can run em if you want.
     
  12. Dec 5, 2018 at 7:34 AM
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    TRD Pro shocks give you 2in of lift already. Those other spacers are way too much extra lift for your suspension.

    If you want extra lift on top of what those shocks provide, other people use smaller coach builder spaces.
     
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  13. Dec 5, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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  14. Dec 5, 2018 at 7:58 AM
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    Hattori STOP SHIMMING COILOVERS!!!!

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    Just say no to spacers.....
     
  15. Dec 5, 2018 at 8:14 AM
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    https://www.tundras.com/threads/the-un-limited-build.25949/
    Hey bro head over to the TN tundras owners thread and introduce yourself!! We gonna be meeting later this month!
     
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  16. Dec 5, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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  17. Dec 5, 2018 at 12:45 PM
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    Yeah I need to do that. I figured I would run into you sooner or later when I realized your only 45 min from me. I started reading through that thread but have not made it all 40+ pages or so. lol
     
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  18. Dec 5, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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    lol yea were pretty active on there.. Watch out for @Hattori tho hes our neighborhood santa clause\ wallet deflator:)
     
  19. Dec 5, 2018 at 1:32 PM
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    spacers defeat the purpose of those shocks. as other suggested, shims from CB is a better solution.
     
  20. Dec 5, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    You want to sell them and make a few bucks ;) I'd be interested in buying.
     
  21. Dec 5, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    Jettech

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    Sorry man... I've been looking for a set of pro's for a couple of years now just never had 1600 to throw out. But if for some crazy reason they do not ride better then my Rancho quick-lift setup then I will pull them back off and sell.
     
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  22. Dec 5, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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    What’s the best way to get a 3” lift with no spacers? Coil overs?
     
  23. Dec 11, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    I can sell you some spacers to get you started. lol
     
  24. Dec 11, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    Possibly looking to upgrade the rear suspension also. Currently have a simple pair of Rancho's. I would like a good used set of trd pro's but have not seen very many for sale. Recommendations with budget in mind would be helpful.
     
  25. Dec 11, 2018 at 12:53 PM
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    4115EE0F-BBE8-4499-A56F-6B5A6AE21932.jpg Bilstein 5100 or 5160s (I think is the number).
    They would pair nicely with the TRDs
     
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    Just for the record that is not my dirty ass truck.
     
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    Lol i saw the rusting parts, look to see if you had a first gen like mine :rofl:saw 2018 and was like whaaaaAttttt
     
  28. Dec 11, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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    The Bilstein 5100's are what I'm seeing all over. The only TRD Pro Set I found was upwards of $1,000 which is a bit too much.
     
  29. Dec 11, 2018 at 1:02 PM
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    I did have a clean 07, 200k still running strong. Should have kept it.
     
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  30. Dec 11, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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    I put 5100s on mine and never looked back. I had all Icon stuff on my last one and am happier with the Bilstein stuff. I’m not knocking Icon at all, but for me Bilstein all the way.
     
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