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Instead of trying to find a set of takeoffs, I decided to head to my local dealership and order a set of TRD Off Road shocks (red Bilsteins with remote reservoirs).

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48510-8Z696

Rear shock
48530-8Z321


List price for the front is $213.09 each and $123.85 each. for the rear. I paid $193.72 each for the front and $82.39 each for the rear, bringing the total to $552.22. The fronts will come with a spring isolator and a new nut. Rears will come with a new nut and boots already installed. You'll have to use the the existing mount for the front and existing bushings for the rear.

If you want to build up the fronts and not deal with spring compressors, you'll need two 48609-60120s, which are the upper shock mounts. List price for those are $232.86 each.

So, there you have it! I'll be ordering the @alldogsoffroad Alldogs Spacer Eraser kit to pair with this soon.

EDIT: I checked the parts on Lakeland Toyota's online parts catalog. You can get the fronts for $137.42, the rears for $58.98, and the front mounts for $165.19.
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What is your goal or need for this change? Based on your tag, it looks like you are installing on an SR5, correct?

stock everything else including wheels or lots of mods?
 

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Please let us know if they make your ride quality extremely stiff.
 
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What are you doing for springs?
Going with the Alldogs Offroad Spacer Eraser kit.

What is your goal or need for this change? Based on your tag, it looks like you are installing on an SR5, correct?

stock everything else including wheels or lots of mods?
That's correct. The stock SR5 shocks are a little lacking; they're kind of harsh. It feels like they can't handle square-edged hits very welI and rebound feels a bit sluggish. I have about 2k miles with ~300 of those being off-road.

I also went camping with a friend. With our bikes, bike rack, and enough gear and supplies for the two of us, there was a noticeable amount of sag, to where it was about level.

I'm building this out to be used as an adventure/overland vehicle. I already have the Trailhunter rock rails installed. Probably going to go with LC/Trailhunter skids. Still thinking about a wheel/tire combo, but leaning towards a 285/70r17 all-terrain on a +25 offset wheel at the most. Probably going to go with a Prinsu rack.

So, yeah. Pretty mild.

Please let us know if they make your ride quality extremely stiff.
I think it should be fine since it ultimately will be under some weight.
 

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I have a 25 ORP, and can honestly say that the ride quality on road is jarring & rough. In my opinion, that price you quoted is about all those bilsteins are worth.
Off road ( slow speed ) they arent to bad.
 

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Good prices on the OE Bilsteins. I honestly think this is more of an upgrade in shocks than Bilstein 5100's when they release. The pricepoint will be about the same but you will get the added oil volume with reservoirs.
 

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I had takeoffs installed on my SR5, and love it. Way less “sway” when turning, speeding or braking. To me, it feels more comfortable and not as floaty as stock SR5.

Good idea for those who want a more affordable upgrade than aftermarket, and also want to stay OEM.
 

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I had takeoffs installed on my SR5, and love it. Way less “sway” when turning, speeding or braking. To me, it feels more comfortable and not as floaty as stock SR5.

Good idea for those who want a more affordable upgrade than aftermarket, and also want to stay OEM.
JGR, what did they charge you to replace the shocks? Just curious. I might get an ORP but would need to replace the shocks with something a little softer, I am often on bad roads and need something less jarring.
 

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JGR, what did they charge you to replace the shocks? Just curious. I might get an ORP but would need to replace the shocks with something a little softer, I am often on bad roads and need something less jarring.
I ended up paying ~$1200 for install with the dealership… Got a quote from third party mechanic for $1000, but they replied a week later. I was too excited to wait lol

Good luck!
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