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Make: Toyota
Model: Tundra
Year: 2003
Chassis Designation: Rear Wheel Drive
Question: I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra Access Cab 2WD V8 and am looking for replacement shocks, what parts are available?
Answer:
We have a few different options for your truck.  If you’re looking for a replacement shock, the Monroe Sensatrac will give you a ride similar to the [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Tundra
Year: 2006
Chassis Designation: SR5 Double Cab 4X4
What is the difference between Bilstein 6929 and 6024 shocks for the front of a 2006 Toyota Tundra 4X4 SR5 aside from adjustable ride height? Which would best compliment rear 6025’s already installed? (which raised the truck about 1″over the stock black shocks) Thanks.
Answer:
The Bilstein BE5-6929 are [...]

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Question:

I need to know what shocks will give me the smoothest
and easiest ride on a Toyota 4 runner 2001 2/4 wheel drive SR5. I seem to
feel every little bump in the road. I need the front and rear shocks but I
cannot spend too much. Around $250 to $400 is a good area. Please help me.
Thank [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Camry LE Stationwagon
Manufacture Date: /1990
Chassis Designation: Stationwagon (V-6 engine)
 
Question:
 
I’m looking replace my OEM front & rear struts on my
90 Camry SW.  Ride OK, a bit soft but no bouncing, but lots of squeaking
noises coming from struts over smallest of road bumps & pavement
intersections.  Looking for a comfortable ride & good [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Tundra
Manufacture Date: /2008
Chassis Designation: Crewmax
 
Question:
 
I am interested in buying Bilstein 5100 series
adjustable.  I am interested in the 5100 because it gives me a few inches
lift.  However looking at your chart I dont know what would be appropriate
for my truck.  Please let me know which part fit my truck.  Also If [...]

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Make: Toyota
Model: Tundra
Manufacture Date: /2004
Chassis Designation: Crew
 
Question: 
 
Hey Guys I want my ‘04 Tundra to ride like my buddies
‘05 TRD Tundra.  I have 75k on the stock shocks and was planning to
upgrade, I am a big Edelbrock fan. Are the Edelbrock’s = to the Bilsteins.
Thanks for the input.
Answer:
The Edelbrocks are the Bilsteins are [...]

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Make: toyota
Model: Tacoma
Manufacture Date: /1995
Chassis Designation: 4*4
 
Question:
I’m looking for a great ride and still handle a load?
 
Answer:
 
More about ‘ride’ is mentioned on our website here – http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/shock_absorber_myths.cfm
 
Shocks have no effect on the support of a load, but – The 59537 Airlift kit (one kit per truck) will support up to 2000 lbs.
That is listed in [...]

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Question:
Does Monroe make a Loadleveler for a Toyota Tacoma?
Answer:
There are no Loadlevelers for the Tacomas. Airlift would probably making an Airlift kit (depending on your model), and we would list those in our online catalog - 
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=make&type=T 
Airlift kits typically support more weight on trucks than Loadlevelers- http://www.shockwarehouse.com/news/towing_products.cfm 
If you have more questions, let our technical people know by [...]

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Question:
Our 2001 Sienna minivan, with ~100K miles and the
original shocks and struts has been “upgraded” will a hitch bike rack.
When loaded with bikes (4) the rear is very low and the front is higher
then normal. We vacation outdoors a lot so I need to fix this so I can
load up the [...]

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QUESTION:
In searching for the appropriate rear shock absorbers for my 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4WD Pickup, 2.7 L Fuel injected Engine I noted that your information only lists that model “with TRD.” I’ve never seen that designation before. Could you please tell me what “TRD” stands for before I order? Thanks

ANSWERS:
TRD – Toyota Racing Development. If your [...]

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