:waytogo:
I knew it was time to replace my shocks and just wanted replacements at this point.
Ironically Gabriel Shocks were offering a promo "Buy 3, Get 1 free" deal. For my Tacoma, my options are [or were] "ProGuard", "Ultra" & "Max-Control".
So I tried searching "here" for comments & experiences on just replacements [any brand] @ stock height [2wd] but I found "nothing". So here's what I did.
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Initially I wanted to go with the "Max-Control" but thru online searches, I found the front shocks won't fit thru the lower control arm opening. The shock body is too large. because of that it wasn't worth the "risk". So I went with their "Ultra" line instead.
"Going retail" on Ultra's, with the promo, would have been $200! Forget that.... I looked @ amazon which was a lot cheaper & free shipping helps.
Then of course there's eBay:
$20 each for the rear [$40]
$24 each for the front [$48]
Free shipping too....
Sold! $88 for a complete set!
Gabriel Shocks [Ultra] Part# reference for 2wd:
Front# G63937
Rear# G63689
But you are going to need a set of shock boots for the fronts only. I had some left over from when I had my Ford Ranger....
Tip: I couldn't get the nut loose on the OE shock so I just took my "Dremel-Tool" and cut off a portion of the rusty nut.
"Old" with "New".....
Now installed....
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Rear:
Was much "easier" to install & here's my original with the "new" shock...
Enjoy!
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After two months, I'm extremely happy with the Gabriel Shocks!
Next Subject- Brake rotor & pad replacement....
:waytogo:
I knew it was time to replace my shocks and just wanted replacements at this point.
Ironically Gabriel Shocks were offering a promo "Buy 3, Get 1 free" deal. For my Tacoma, my options are [or were] "ProGuard", "Ultra" & "Max-Control".
So I tried searching "here" for comments & experiences on just replacements [any brand] @ stock height [2wd] but I found "nothing". So here's what I did.
......................................................................................................................................
Initially I wanted to go with the "Max-Control" but thru online searches, I found the front shocks won't fit thru the lower control arm opening. The shock body is too large. because of that it wasn't worth the "risk". So I went with their "Ultra" line instead.
"Going retail" on Ultra's, with the promo, would have been $200! Forget that.... I looked @ amazon which was a lot cheaper & free shipping helps.
Then of course there's eBay:
$20 each for the rear [$40]
$24 each for the front [$48]
Free shipping too....
Sold! $88 for a complete set!
Gabriel Shocks [Ultra] Part# reference for 2wd:
Front# G63937
Rear# G63689
But you are going to need a set of shock boots for the fronts only. I had some left over from when I had my Ford Ranger....
Tip: I couldn't get the nut loose on the OE shock so I just took my "Dremel-Tool" and cut off a portion of the rusty nut.
"Old" with "New".....
Now installed....
................................................................................................................................
Rear:
Was much "easier" to install & here's my original with the "new" shock...
Enjoy!
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
After two months, I'm extremely happy with the Gabriel Shocks!
Next Subject- Brake rotor & pad replacement....
:waytogo: