manofsteele2003
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Yes they're better then stock for sure. I wound up going with Goodyear dura tracs, very highly rated and they just look awesome, very happy with them so far.
'14 SR5 lift question
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Why does it say the TRD Pro has larger tires than the SR5 when they are the same tire size? The SR5 and Trail have the same ground clearance and height correct?
manofsteele2003
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I don't remember reading they were bigger just more aggressive. And yes same ride height on the sr5 and trail.
Wow this isn't a bad deal for the Grapplers. http://www.amazon.com/Nitto-Terra-Grappler-All-Terrain-Tire/dp/B004QL6R6U
manofsteele2003
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Yeah they're priced pretty well. I paid right around $800 shipped for my duratracs and I got a $90 rebate on them.
This is also a great deal that I just found on the 5100s. I would think they sell these in pairs and not individually. It doesn't say.
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/site/...JidDeTOfF5KLu-H-bmwz427B2djoeVIZrYaAh9x8P8HAQ
Saker
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That is an "each" price and they will sell singles.....
Do you know who sells in pairs?
Saker
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You can put 2 in the cart.
Don't quite understand pairs other than that.
If you mean a matched set, I don't think there is such a thing, you just order how many you desire.
Still not a bad price. Do most people switch out the rear shocks at the same time? I am concerned that if I'm only switching out the shocks and nothing else the brake dive will be worse than what it is now.
Saker
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I would think so unless they are just replacing one bad one.
If it was me, I would replace all 4 at one time and get the same shock series for the rear.
If it is 5100 Adj Height Bilsteins for the front, then I would put 5100 series Bilsteins on the rear. If you do that, then they are valved the same.
manofsteele2003
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I think he is asking if you can get away with just putting the height adjustables on the front and leaving the rear stock.
As already suggested I would replace all four at the same time. I can't imagine it would ride as good if you didn't.
As already suggested I would replace all four at the same time. I can't imagine it would ride as good if you didn't.
I'm asking about brake dive even if I switch all four to the Bilsteins. Also, if I'm not an off roader is there anything else I should consider ?
manofsteele2003
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I noticed a considerable decrease in nose diving and overall sloppiness when I put them on. The eliminate it completely you would have to switch to a stiffer spring.
Saker
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Someone that has installed Bilstein 5100 adjustable shocks on the factory springs is going to be the one to answer that for you with certainty.
EDIT: Well there you go, there is your answer... [MENTION=6875]manofsteele2003[/MENTION] came thru.
I would think, if you put the spring perch on the .85" setting, that would preload the spring and help with the dive issue somewhat, plus the valving on the new shock is definitely going to be better than the Tokico OEM's you currently have on your T4R.
I put a set of TRD/Bilsteins from a FJ Trail Team with Off-Road suspension on mine and it made a great difference on how it handles bumps.
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Do you mean 1.75"? Any long term issues in putting on the Bilsteins? Who would be best to install something like for me?
Saker
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No, but if .85" will preload don't you think 1.75" would preload more?
Long term issues....you may have smile on your daily commute, causing muscles to ache!
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Your saying the brake dive will be worst correct?
Saker
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No, I am not...
Help me understand ..
