3RD Gen Tacoma: ULTIMATE "Budget" Suspension Upgrade

[@darknessfalls714]

The rear stock OR shocks are NOT 4600’s. They are different

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Pinned… because you’re right! I learned something today.

[@alexgarcia3900]

They are straight garbage lol. The sport suspension is way better. The off road suspension is absolutely terrible. 😅 the off road 4 runner is also awful.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Always fun to watch you wrench Jason! I’m going with Bilsteins on my Tundra too!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Can’t wait to watch it transform.

Man, I'm fixing up an old Toyota I have laying around not knowing shit about it and this channel is a godsend. Also, I used to work with you, Jason! Congrats on your channel, outstanding stuff for sure. Keep up the good work 👏🏻

[@geno6174]

HE DID IT! HE POSTED THE SUSPENSION VIDEO!! LFG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm kind of disappointed. I waited this long for only 30 mins of video. haha.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

LOL... sorry it took so long.

[@4WDisLife]

this video is 100% for me. I am literally having my truck in the shop today for a pair of firestone airbags.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Awesome! Since you have a stock bumper I’d stick with the Bilstein springs that come with the 6112s. No need to go heavier spring rate. 🙌

[@useryggfdcc]

Did the same suspension upgrade on my 2021 TRD offroad in Army green. In the rear I used the ICON AAL with Bilstein 5100. Still very very happy with the setup.

[@TheFraziers]

i've got 6112s on my GX460 and they perform amazing! I bought them used for $350 so they've been especially good value for money.

[@NilesProductions]

Great install vid. No steps skipped, very informative :) My truck is starting to squeak up front after a 130k miles. Probably needs some suspension love.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Ben... and good call on the medium duty springs. That worked out great.

[@Kentucky4runner]

Roadhouse. I liked the German measuring unit on the Japanese truck as well! Awesome video, and really worth the wait so you can talk about what works, and what did not. It’s easy to get lost in advice-sometimes ya just gotta learn for yourself. I have those shocks on my 4runner (Bilstein springs front and back). The ride is so nice. Agree about bump stops-anything beats oem.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Well said!

[@m.687]

Installing my leaf springs was a SOB. I couldnt line up the holes until I realized I should losen the U bolts on the other side which allows the axel to move. Lined up immediately after that.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Interesting. A great tip. 👍

[@Jayda08]

Ive been using Techron fuel system cleaner for over 25 years at every oil change and it's a fantastic product. 👍

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Awesome video!! I'm going with 6100/5160's on my 23 Titan Pro-4x!!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Sweet!

[@Hunter-cv7ud]

using this video as i research the lift i want on my tacoma.

[@jerodoque]

Dude this is so helpful, big thanks!

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Happy to help. 👍

[@advnate]

Great video! I think you did a good job making a budget-ish friendly lift.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Thanks Nate!

[@is6566]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@alexgarcia3900]

Those bilstein 6112s don't come alive until you really push them. So when you get to a point where you think thats it you push them even harder and the ride changes. It actually takes a lot thought, i wish they softened up sooner. I have to be flying to really feel them get confortable. I would also strongly suggest you get the 5160s with the 6112s. Amazing setup for the money

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Great advice. Thanks!

[@announcer9]

Oh yeah now I remember the pedal commander video

[@Doc1855]

Well Jason, You’re more than welcome to come to Cashmere and do the same thing for my 23 TRD Off Road

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I need to go to Cashmere and have Moneypit 4x4 do my re-gear! 😁

[@Doc1855]

@@JasonExplainsThings Let me know when you’re coming ! I can make sure our Airbnb is closed so you and your family can stay the weekend in our attached 800 sq ft 1 bedroom, 2 bath apartment with full kitchen and private entrance.

[@karlfriedrich8267]

Does your Eibach or Bilstein give a smoother less jarring rattling ride over washboards and fire roads?

[@jesseehurd6169]

Was that harley davidson and the Marlboro man? Or over the top?

[@announcer9]

Great video. Any chance of a pedal commander or software up date for a tune?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Already has a pedal commander... covered it in an old video a few years ago. A tune will happen when I get larger tires. Thanks for watching!

[@Cosaneo]

Hey Jason, how does this 6112/5100 combo is compared to your eibach on the 4runner in terms comfort and handling?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Very similar. The 6112s are a bit firmer. I’m happy with both. Hard to know small differences because the 4Runner is just a better riding vehicle in general.

[@J.Young808]

I would use a U-bolt flip kit to gain some extra inches and not bugger up the U-bolt threads should rocks be hit.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Not a bad idea.

[@erickvillatoro8905]

Does this work on a RWD? don’t really go off-roading just want a better suspension

[@JasonExplainsThings]

If that’s the case I would do Bilstein 5100’s all around and don’t worry about lifting it much.

[@erickvillatoro8905]

@@JasonExplainsThingsthe 5100 and everything else I do go from time to time maybe like every couple months just not like each weekend

[@bradmaas6875]

Hitting with a hammer to remove ball joints/tie rod ends, get a bigger hammer 3-5lb, steel, not brass, and hit like you mean it.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I’m just not awesome enough. 😁

[@wutyousay]

Hey Jason, so do you prefer the Bilstein 6112/5100 or the Eibach shocks that are on the 4runner?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Both are great and have their own benefits. The easy adjustability of the Eibach front coilovers is a plus. Bilstein 5100's and the Eibach 2.0's are very similar. The 6112's are slightly firmer. The 4Runner is just a better handling and riding vehicle in general... so it's hard to say which is best for sure. I like both. One negative is the Eibach Pro Truck kit comes with lift blocks instead of rear springs... so if you use that I'd suggest finding leaf springs somewhere else and not using the blocks.

[@wutyousay]

👍​@@JasonExplainsThings

[@br1569]

What are your wheel and tire sizes? Do they rub?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

265/70/17 for now. Eventually 255/80/17 or 285/70/17.

[@J.Young808]

@@JasonExplainsThingsgo with the 255/80R17 they are a better all around tire unless you go sand wheeling a lot. The smaller contact patch has more traction. I’m looking to put 255/85R16 on my ‘23 TRD OR so I don’t have to lift and won’t rub as much as 285’s, and can use my stock rims though I am looking at Volk TE37T’s in a 0 or -10 offset.

[@OhWhatATaco]

Rear 1 inch lift blocks aren’t worth it?

[@JasonExplainsThings]

I wouldn’t recommend it. They make the ride noticeably worse. They can be used as a stopgap if you need to save for leaf springs. But yeah they make the vehicle worse than stock.

[@erice4611]

I bought a used Brunswick wall mount spring compressor for $$550.

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Ooooooooo. Awesome! I want one of those. I can't justify the $900 they cost normally.

[@erice4611]

@@JasonExplainsThingsi found mine on craigslist a auto shop was closing.

[@fodera0915]

We miss Chris😅😅😅

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Me too dude. 👍

[@DirtGarage]

Common shoulda SAS'd it.. One tons are totally "budget" haha

[@JasonExplainsThings]

🙌😂

[@vortecmacs]

Well…I think I see why hitting the ball joint with a hammer never works for you. You need a bigger hammer and you have to hit it harder.

[@inmansuspension]

Just for jokes… would you ever get kings???

[@JasonExplainsThings]

Probably not. If I were to change them out I’d maybe do OME BP51’s