Hey Tacoma Guy. Nice detailed install video. I have a 2001 and was thinking about the same set up. How is the ride quality on road? Considerably stiffer? Thanks.
I just replaced my leaf springs and shackles on my truck. It’s way higher in the back now. Think I’m gonna go with these struts and shocks as well. Is your truck level now after installing them?
That's what happened to me too. It was a pretty steep rake to the front with the new springs. I let mine settle in for a few weeks then got the front struts that measured out to what i thought would still give me a forward rake of about 1/2 - 3/4" and thats what it turned out to be (after the front alignment was done.)
I've had my 6112's since 2018 and they've served me well. I've always had my Tacoma aligned. I noticed my 2015 Tacoma recently started squeaking from the front suspension/shocks. Pretty common isnt it?
You can try plain old WD-40 or WD-40 Silicone Spray, or even PB Blaster. Don't go crazy with it, try a little at a time in targeted areas. Sprays can collect more dirt which could end up exacerbating the problem in the long run.
What was your reason of you lifting your taco. I own 02 taco pre runner v6 2wd I am primarily use it for city/hwy driving does the those shock have stock height ?
No, not stock. I wasn't really planning on lifting it but once I replaced the rear leaf springs with heavier duty General Springs and Bilstein 5100's it gave me almost a 3" boost in the back (I was going for what I call "stock plus" at the time) so I wanted to level the front out a little bit. It worked out ok, because then I went with slightly bigger tires also: Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT Tire Size: 265/75R16. You can adjust the 6112's to the height you want, you can go stock height is my understanding.
How do you like the ride quality on these? I have the OME Nitrochargers on my 03 with the 881 springs in the front and it rides really harsh, so I am looking to upgrade to the 6112's. Do you still feel every little bump in the road on these? Thanks!
So i don't have experience with your setup, I'm going from the OEM shocks to the 6112's so take my assessment with a grain of salt here, but I think the ride is great. Over bumps and things the truck recovers very quickly and overall the truck feels way more solid (I also added Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT Tire Size: 265/75R16 which have made a big difference.) But the best feedback i can give you is from my wife, who drives the truck all the time, she thinks it rides much better, feels more solid and isn't bouncy or harsh at all. Hope that helps some.
I got slightly more lift than the documentation said. Thats why i did the rears first, let them settled in, then i did the front. The stance is balanced, with about .5" higher in the rear.
Mines not 4x4. You can get different shocks, i went with the 6112 because i didn't want to mess around with the springs, this came all assembled as a completed strut.
My 95 has all original parts. I need to do this along with ball joints and rear springs and shocks.
Hey Tacoma Guy. Nice detailed install video. I have a 2001 and was thinking about the same set up. How is the ride quality on road? Considerably stiffer? Thanks.
From my old worn out shocks, yes. Just spent several days on poorly maintained forestry roads and the ride difference is amazing. Way better.
I just replaced my leaf springs and shackles on my truck. It’s way higher in the back now. Think I’m gonna go with these struts and shocks as well. Is your truck level now after installing them?
That's what happened to me too. It was a pretty steep rake to the front with the new springs. I let mine settle in for a few weeks then got the front struts that measured out to what i thought would still give me a forward rake of about 1/2 - 3/4" and thats what it turned out to be (after the front alignment was done.)
Thinking about going with the Bilstein OME 2-2.5” coilovers. Did you replace your upper control arms?
I've had my 6112's since 2018 and they've served me well. I've always had my Tacoma aligned. I noticed my 2015 Tacoma recently started squeaking from the front suspension/shocks. Pretty common isnt it?
Metal parts and joints can get dry over time as can bushings. You can lubricate them with oil or sprays.
@@TheTacomaGuyDIY what type of spray or lubricant? Any names in particular?
You can try plain old WD-40 or WD-40 Silicone Spray, or even PB Blaster. Don't go crazy with it, try a little at a time in targeted areas. Sprays can collect more dirt which could end up exacerbating the problem in the long run.
What was your reason of you lifting your taco. I own 02 taco pre runner v6 2wd I am primarily use it for city/hwy driving does the those shock have stock height ?
No, not stock. I wasn't really planning on lifting it but once I replaced the rear leaf springs with heavier duty General Springs and Bilstein 5100's it gave me almost a 3" boost in the back (I was going for what I call "stock plus" at the time) so I wanted to level the front out a little bit. It worked out ok, because then I went with slightly bigger tires also: Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT Tire Size: 265/75R16.
You can adjust the 6112's to the height you want, you can go stock height is my understanding.
How do you like the ride quality on these? I have the OME Nitrochargers on my 03 with the 881 springs in the front and it rides really harsh, so I am looking to upgrade to the 6112's. Do you still feel every little bump in the road on these? Thanks!
So i don't have experience with your setup, I'm going from the OEM shocks to the 6112's so take my assessment with a grain of salt here, but I think the ride is great. Over bumps and things the truck recovers very quickly and overall the truck feels way more solid (I also added Cooper Discoverer Road+Trail AT Tire Size: 265/75R16 which have made a big difference.)
But the best feedback i can give you is from my wife, who drives the truck all the time, she thinks it rides much better, feels more solid and isn't bouncy or harsh at all.
Hope that helps some.
Was the lift height accurate with what the diagram said?
I got slightly more lift than the documentation said. Thats why i did the rears first, let them settled in, then i did the front. The stance is balanced, with about .5" higher in the rear.
I have a 01 prerunner that's not 4x4. Do I need the 6112 or is there an alternative?
Mines not 4x4. You can get different shocks, i went with the 6112 because i didn't want to mess around with the springs, this came all assembled as a completed strut.
Can I use these on a 4 cylinder 2wd prerunner?
I think so, but check with the folks at @shocksurplus first, thats where I got mine