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jimgrms
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2008 toy
I am getting a 2008 toy 4x4 tacoma , and as i have no expierence wit them,i need info on suspension lifts , from you guys who actually drive them,
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www.tacomaworld.com
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It depends on how much you want to spend and what kind of result you are looking for.
The simple way to go with decent results is putting Bilstein 5100 shocks up front set for the most lift about 2 to 2.5 inches. Do an add a leaf to the
rear to level it out. Cost for parts less than$250.
It's not recommended to lift the front more than 3 inches unless you replace the upper control arm otherwise the upper ball joints won't last.
The add a leaf will also stiffen the rear which is pretty soft on most Tacomas.
If you are going to put a winch on the front or heavy duty skid plates you should replace the coil spings along with the Bilstein shocks.
Downsouth Motor Sports and Wheeler Off Road are two excellent places to get info on what you want to do.
http://downsouthmotorsports.com/
http://www.wheelersoffroad.com/
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jimgrms
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Thanks TW i was hoping you would reply, I have recently moved to oceanside from Colorado, Used to live in San Bernardino and spent a lot of time
in San felipe but haven't been down for over 10 years ,soi guess i have to get a passport to go there now ,
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David K
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OFF ROAD WAREHOUSE in Escondido took care of my 2005 Tacoma by adding Ride Rite Air Bags and changing the rear shocks to Bilstein 5100's. My 2001 and
my 2010 did not need any help. I posted about the Ride Rites in Tacoma World... and it is a HUGE forum with tons of mods and input for Tacomas.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by jimgrms
Thanks TW i was hoping you would reply, I have recently moved to oceanside from Colorado, Used to live in San Bernardino and spent a lot of time
in San felipe but haven't been down for over 10 years ,soi guess i have to get a passport to go there now , |
You don't need anything to go to San Felipe for up to 3 days... and nobody will know if you are there longer. If you want to be all official, then
Mexico wants a valid passport to issue you a tourist card (at Mexicali), for stays longer than 3 days or travel south of San Felipe.
Returning the the USA, a passport or passport card is prefered but your birth certificate and photo ID will be accepted with no problem.
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It is recommended you get a passport. I know people that still just show their drivers license and get thru but usually the border agent gives them a
little crap about getting the passport. If you want to go south maybe take your birth certificate until your passport comes in.
Baja California Tourism Secretary Juan Tintos spoke to California lawmakers to promote a new CA drivers license with special features. The licenses
would be embedded with technology that allows border agents to use scanners to read information from a distance, thereby helping move vehicle traffic
through the “ready lanes” more quickly.
Here is the story:
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/21/baja-tourism-chie...
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I agree Tom, and I have had a new passport from before it was requested (and we were told mandatory) by U.S. officials. I just wanted Jim to not let
that keep him from going to San Felipe if he couldn't get one before his trip. Mexico will not issue a tourist card without one, however...
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jimgrms
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Thanks for the info, On passports . it will be awhile before i go so i will get a pass port . i'm to old to be in a mexicali slammer .
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At the border, crossing into Mexico, pull over and park as soon as possible after clearing the red/green light Mexican border. The downtown border INM
office is on your left, and there is parking spaces in front of it. Walk in with your passport and get the FMM (tourist card). Free for up to 7 days
and about $23 US for up to 180 days... indicate the furthest south you might go in the next 6 months, Los Cabos for example. All borders have an INM
office, but it is possible that they are not always open the same hours as the border or the payment teller/ bank window nearby is not on staff.
Tijuana is a 24/7 operation at their new INM office.
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I have owned and lifted several Tacoma's, and recommend King coilover/shock combination for the front end if you can afford it. The shocks are
rebuildable.
My motto:
Never let a Dragon pass by without pulling its tail!
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My son's Ford Raptor has "King shocks". The ride, both on and off road, is totally amazing. If you can afford em, git em, I say.
Personally, I ride on Bilstein's.
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
A Ford Raptor with the stock Fox shocks is amazing! You can't compare!putting King shocks on a Tacoma and think you are going to get the same
performance as a Raptor.I believe the rear shocks on a Raptor are bypass.5 grand for front and rear. |
Ouch------5 grand------I hope I am not around when my son's ware out----he may come begging. 
-----thanks for the clear & clean update, Whistler. I am a novice at racing-like equipment, and such. (which is obvious, I suppose. 
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
A Ford Raptor with the stock Fox shocks is amazing! You can't compare!putting King shocks on a Tacoma and think you are going to get the same
performance as a Raptor.I believe the rear shocks on a Raptor are bypass.5 grand for front and rear. |
Ouch------5 grand------I hope I am not around when my son's ware out----he may come begging.
-----thanks for the clear & clean update, Whistler. I am a novice at racing-like equipment, and such. (which is obvious, I suppose.
Barry |
they already did wear out, hence the Kings!
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| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
A Ford Raptor with the stock Fox shocks is amazing! You can't compare!putting King shocks on a Tacoma and think you are going to get the same
performance as a Raptor.I believe the rear shocks on a Raptor are bypass.5 grand for front and rear. |
Ouch------5 grand------I hope I am not around when my son's ware out----he may come begging.
-----thanks for the clear & clean update, Whistler. I am a novice at racing-like equipment, and such. (which is obvious, I suppose.
Barry |
they already did wear out, hence the Kings! |
Er, not yet, I hope---it's less than 3 years old, and only has 13K on it. Besides, the "Kings" came stock with the truck, I believe.
Barry
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by willardguy
| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
A Ford Raptor with the stock Fox shocks is amazing! You can't compare!putting King shocks on a Tacoma and think you are going to get the same
performance as a Raptor.I believe the rear shocks on a Raptor are bypass.5 grand for front and rear. |
Ouch------5 grand------I hope I am not around when my son's ware out----he may come begging.
-----thanks for the clear & clean update, Whistler. I am a novice at racing-like equipment, and such. (which is obvious, I suppose.
Barry |
they already did wear out, hence the Kings! |
Er, not yet, I hope---it's less than 3 years old, and only has 13K on it. Besides, the "Kings" came stock with the truck, I believe.
Barry |
You can look it up on the internet under Ford Raptor specs Barry. They are Fox Racing Shocks.
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Ended up finding a 1 owner 2004 trd double cab 4wd ,for 19000 which is blue book and that includes a 36000 mile warantee,, it has a lockerand
bilistines already and new tires . probably to much money but he gave me a fair price for both my trades a 01 lexus and a 74 vw thing ,which is
hitlers revenge .
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Hi Ralph.I thought the Raptors used Fox shocks also unless they made a change.The factory Fox shocks come under warranty,which is a good thing.You
have to send them back to Fox.The Kings are after market 3.0 external bypass(rear).The stock Fox shocks are 2.5 internal bypass.Hence the 5 grand.
I love my Dodge with KORE suspension but the Raptor is BADASS!!!! |
I am losing it!!! FOX SHOCKS, yes-----not "kings"--------sorry about that.
Barry
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yes Glenn, they are now selling them in Baja. The 2 the La Paz dealer got went before they arrived.
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you don't want to tow your new RZR XP1000 with a raptor sporting stock fox shocks!
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