The Toyota Tacoma follows a successful formula that dates back to before WWII. This light pickup truck is powerful, reliable, and economical. It also handles better than many domestic pickup trucks, and the key to this handling is its suspension system.

There are several components that make up a suspension system, including shocks, springs, and sway bars. The Toyota Tacoma’s shocks are a sophisticated oil piston that bear the weight of the vehicle, and also controls the springs.

They really are the heart of the suspension. Toyota designers engineered the shocks to be able to handle a number of requirements; they must offer a comfortable and almost car-like ride; they must be able to bear the weight of heavy loads; they must be able to absorb the toils of minor off road usage.

The OEM Toyota Tacoma shocks are a compromise. If you are willing to forgo some of the elements of the stock suspension, you can purchase aftermarket shocks for your Tacoma that may be more appropriate for how you use the truck. If you never take your vehicle off road or haul anything major, you might wish to consider some sport shocks. Used in conjunction with sport springs, you can lower the vehicle up to several inches, giving your suspension some serious stiffness, and giving you an almost sports car-like ride. This tighter suspension will not be able to haul anything, nor would you be wise to take the Tacoma off road afterwards, but if you never do either of those things anyway, then you will only see improvements. We also carry aftermarket Toyota Tacoma shocks for off road use. And of course we carry OEM replacement shocks.Browse through our online catalogue for all of your Toyota Tacoma suspension needs, and you can order anytime using our convenient 24/7 online ordering system.