2006 Toyota Tacoma Shocks and Struts

Shock Mounting Kit

KYB Strut Mounts eliminate the vibration and noise caused by old, hardened vibration insulators. They optimize suspension performance by offering OE quality replacement components designed for each application. KYB Strut Mounts cushion the impacts from road bumps to reduce the jarring effect, noise and vibration that old mounts transmit into the vehicle. Front bearing plates are the steering pivots and support vehicle weight. They are critical to steering performance and wheel alignment. KYB Strut Mounts and bearing plates have a reputation for providing the highest quality in the industry.

Product Features:

• The highest quality replacement strut mount available
• Optimizes suspension performance by offering Original Equipment quality replacement components designed for each application
• Superior rubber reduces noise, vibration and harshness
• Mount bearings provide smoother steering and help retain front end alignment
• Matched grade studs and nuts

MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.

Product Features:

• Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
• Superior rubber to steel bonding for durability
• High polish chrome steel bearing races
• Replacement helps restore vehicle handling
• Includes new spring seat insulator and installation hardware to eliminate noise issues
• Electroplate and corrosion-resistant coating to help prevent galvanic corrosion

Advanced Suspension Technology bushings offer a unique polyurethane alternative to conventional rubber suspension bushings. AST bushings are urethane-based and are impregnated with graphite to aid in lubrication and reduce noise. Polyurethane bushings are stronger and last longer than standard rubber bushings. Most modern production vehicles are designed using rubber bushings which have a limited lifespan. This contributes to suspension failure due to vehicular weight and the inherent design of high-tech suspensions. Typically this results in less than desirable vehicle handling and can cause many related parts to wear out more rapidly than necessary. Polyurethane corrects this problem and in many cases improves vehicle handling and drivability. Once removal of original bushings has taken place, installation of the new polyurethane bush typically takes from 1 – 5 minutes to install.

Product Features:

• Unique polyurethane alternative
• Sleeves in the bushings freely rotate which enhances longevity
• Impregnated with graphite to aid in lubrication and reduce noise
• Alternative to conventional rubber suspension bushings

Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:

• Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
• Gas-charged unit
• Improved handling and control
• Economical OE replacement
• Meets OE product specifications

HYDRO H7000 series shocks are recommended for multiple shock applications and mild to moderate off-road use. Skyjacker(R) hydro shocks, Skyjacker(R) suspensions offers you a high quality shock absorber with true velocity sensitive valving. Shock absorbers, or spring dampers as it is called everywhere else except in the U.S, control the rate at which suspension springs compress and rebound. As the shock is pushed together, this is called bump or compression. As the shock expands, this is called rebound or extension. Absorbing the shock of bumps and suspension loading is actually performed by the springs in the suspension. The shock real job is controlling the energy stored in the springs. The performance specific internal components of Skyjacker shocks respond to the on- and off-road conditions instantly. Whether you are going over rough or smooth terrain at slow or fast speeds, the true velocity sensitive valving produces a stable, controlled level of resistance for better handling, improved stability, and maximum comfort. The technological innovations of these durable, long lasting shocks from Skyjacker(R) deliver a noticeable advantage over the original equipment and other shock dampeners. Skyjacker shock absorbers deliver a safe, comfortable ride with improved handling and stability. They keep the tires in contact with the terrain and put you in control of the road ahead

Product Features:

• Hydraulic Action. Leak Proof Seal Prevents Hydraulic Fluid From Passing Around Piston Head For A Consistent And Reliable Ride
• Multi Stage Velocity Sensitive Valving
• Twin Tube Construction. DOM Tubing Reduces Internal Wear For Longer Product Life
• Bonded Iron Piston For Durability And Longer Shock Life
• Chromed Piston Rod Features Micro Polished Shaft For Improved Product Life And Performance
• Orifice Disk For Axle Control In Any Condition
• Red Polyurethane Bushings

HYDRO H7000 series shocks are recommended for multiple shock applications and mild to moderate off-road use. Skyjacker(R) hydro shocks, Skyjacker(R) suspensions offers you a high quality shock absorber with true velocity sensitive valving. Shock absorbers, or spring dampers as it is called everywhere else except in the U.S, control the rate at which suspension springs compress and rebound. As the shock is pushed together, this is called bump or compression. As the shock expands, this is called rebound or extension. Absorbing the shock of bumps and suspension loading is actually performed by the springs in the suspension. The shock real job is controlling the energy stored in the springs. The performance specific internal components of Skyjacker shocks respond to the on- and off-road conditions instantly. Whether you are going over rough or smooth terrain at slow or fast speeds, the true velocity sensitive valving produces a stable, controlled level of resistance for better handling, improved stability, and maximum comfort. The technological innovations of these durable, long lasting shocks from Skyjacker(R) deliver a noticeable advantage over the original equipment and other shock dampeners. Skyjacker shock absorbers deliver a safe, comfortable ride with improved handling and stability. They keep the tires in contact with the terrain and put you in control of the road ahead

Product Features:

• Hydraulic Action. Leak Proof Seal Prevents Hydraulic Fluid From Passing Around Piston Head For A Consistent And Reliable Ride
• Multi Stage Velocity Sensitive Valving
• Twin Tube Construction. DOM Tubing Reduces Internal Wear For Longer Product Life
• Bonded Iron Piston For Durability And Longer Shock Life
• Chromed Piston Rod Features Micro Polished Shaft For Improved Product Life And Performance
• Orifice Disk For Axle Control In Any Condition
• Red Polyurethane Bushings

The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.

Product Features:

• Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
• Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Toyota Tacomas
• Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
• High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
• Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
• The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.

The KYB Gas-a-just monotube truck shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The Gas-a-Just is available as an OE monotube replacement and as an OE twin-tube performance upgrade. The KYB Gas-a-Just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.

Product Features:

• Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
• Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Toyota Tacomas
• Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
• High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
• Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
• The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
• Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
• Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
• Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
• Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
• Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
• Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
• Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
• Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
• Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
• Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.

Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
• Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
• Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
• Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
• Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
• OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
• Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
• Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod

Timbren suspension enhancement system The decision is easy, Timbren suspension kits (SES kits) are designed to enhance the suspension of your vehicle. Improve load handling haul heavy loads with ease eliminate sag and sway.

Product Features:

• Eliminate Suspension Sag: When Towing A Heavy Trailer, Timbren SES Extends The Life Of The Suspension Of Your Vehicle And Helps To Avoid Bottoming Out
• Control Trailer Sway: A Condition Which Occurs With Unbalanced Loads, In Crosswinds Or When Passing Heavy Trucks Timbren SES Stabilizes Your Vehicle
• Control Body Roll: During Cornering With Powerful Progressive Rate Rubber Springs Which Resist Lean And Enhance Vehicle Stability
• Improve The Ride: By Allowing The Aeon(R) Rubber Springs Absorb Road Shocks And Bumps. Towing A Trailer Doesn’t Have To Mean Poor Ride Quality
• Economical And Trouble Free
• Simple And Easy To Install

Timbren suspension enhancement system The decision is easy, Timbren suspension kits (SES kits) are designed to enhance the suspension of your vehicle. Improve load handling haul heavy loads with ease eliminate sag and sway.

Product Features:

• Eliminate Suspension Sag: When Towing A Heavy Trailer, Timbren SES Extends The Life Of The Suspension Of Your Vehicle And Helps To Avoid Bottoming Out
• Control Trailer Sway: A Condition Which Occurs With Unbalanced Loads, In Crosswinds Or When Passing Heavy Trucks Timbren SES Stabilizes Your Vehicle
• Control Body Roll: During Cornering With Powerful Progressive Rate Rubber Springs Which Resist Lean And Enhance Vehicle Stability
• Improve The Ride: By Allowing The Aeon(R) Rubber Springs Absorb Road Shocks And Bumps. Towing A Trailer Doesn’t Have To Mean Poor Ride Quality
• Economical And Trouble Free
• Simple And Easy To Install
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Timbren suspension enhancement system – The decision is easy, Timbren suspension kits (SES kits) are designed to enhance the suspension of your vehicle. Improve load handling haul heavy loads with ease eliminate sag and sway.

Product Features:

• Eliminate Suspension Sag: When Towing A Heavy Trailer, Timbren SES Extends The Life Of The Suspension Of Your Vehicle And Helps To Avoid Bottoming Out
• Control Trailer Sway, A Condition Which Occurs With Unbalanced Loads, In Crosswinds Or When Passing Heavy Trucks Timbren SES Stabilizes Your Vehicle
• Control Body Roll, During Cornering With Powerful Progressive Rate Rubber Springs Which Resist Lean And Enhance Vehicle Stability
• Improve The Ride, By Allowing The Aeon(R) Rubber Springs Absorb Road Shocks And Bumps. Towing A Trailer Doesnt Have To Mean Poor Ride Quality
• Economical And Trouble Free
• Simple And Easy To Install

Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:

• Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
• Universal design for easy installation
• Tie-strap included for a secure fit
• Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
• Multiple color choices available

Whiteline’s signature black bushings are made tough and offer outstanding abrasion resistance, high load bearing capability (4WD’s, utes and towing), flexibility, increased tensile strength and chemical resistance to oil, grease, ozone and weathering.

Product Features:

• Designed with the installer in mind by reducing the need of specialised skills, tools and equipment.
• Protective plating on all metal components acts as a hard skin that is much tougher than conventional paint allowing this product to withstand the toughest conditions and resist corrosion for years to come.
• Install guide included providing detailed instructions on how to install your new purchase .
• Specially bonded design for optimised strength typically required in high load bearing applications.