Will these fit a stock-height Tacoma?

No. They are engineered for 2.5-3.5 inches of rear lift.

Do I need longer bump-stops?

Often, yes. Verify bump-stop engagement at full compression to ensure the shock does not bottom out first.

Are these for 2WD or 4WD?

They fit both 2WD and 4WD 1995.5-2004 Tacomas when lifted 2.5-3.5 inches in the rear.

Do they include bushings and hardware?

9.8108R bushings are included. Reuse OE bolts/nuts unless otherwise specified.

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Bilstein Rear Extended Travel 2.5-3.5" Lift Shocks for 1995.5-2004 Toyota Tacoma

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Bilstein Rear Extended Travel 2.5-3.5″ Lift Shocks for 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma

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SKU: A463 Categories: Toyota Tacoma, 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma, Shocks

Description

Bilstein Rear Extended-Travel Shocks (2.5-3.5″ Lift) for 1995.5-2004 Toyota Tacoma — Pair (A463)

Pair of Bilstein 5125 extended-travel rear shocks tuned for leaf-spring Tacomas with 2.5-3.5″ of rear lift. Direct bolt-on for 1995.5-2004 Toyota Tacoma (2WD/4WD). Zinc-plated monotube construction with included 9.8108R bushings and eyelet/eyelet mounts.

Fitment & Lift Range

Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma (mid-1995 ½ launch) through 2004, all trims, 2WD/4WD
Rear lift height: 2.5″ to 3.5″ (not for stock height)
Use with: add-a-leafs, lift leaf packs, or extended shackles providing 2.5-3.5″ net lift

Why Choose These

Extended travel matched to common 2.5-3.5″ rear lift setups
Monotube 46 mm Bilstein design for consistent, fade-free damping
Zinc-plated body for corrosion resistance
Bushings included for straightforward installation

What’s Included

2 × Bilstein 5125 rear shocks (kit PN: A463; individual shock PN commonly used: 33-186542)
9.8108R bushings (eyelet/eyelet)

Install Notes

Bolt-on; reuse OE hardware where applicable; torque to factory specs
Check bump-stop engagement at full compression; install longer bump-stops if needed to prevent the shock from bottoming before the bump-stops
Cycle the suspension to verify brake line slack and shock travel at full droop
Re-torque hardware after initial settling

Things to Know

Not recommended for less than 2.5″ of rear lift
Designed to pair well with our Tacoma rear lift solutions (AALs or lift leaf packs)

Specifications

Series	Bilstein 5125
Kit Part	A463 (pair)
Individual Shock PN	33-186542 (rear)
Lift Range	2.5″-3.5″ rear lift
Extended Length	24.35″
Compressed Length	15.11″
Stroke	9.24″
Body Diameter	46 mm (1.81″)
Finish	Zinc plated
Upper Mount	Eyelet
Lower Mount	Eyelet
Bushings	Included — 9.8108R
Sold As	Pair (2 shocks)

FAQs

Will these fit a stock-height Tacoma?: No. They are engineered for 2.5-3.5″ of rear lift.
Do I need longer bump-stops?: Often, yes. Verify that the bump-stops contact before the shock bottoms out at full compression.
Are these for 2WD or 4WD?: They fit both 2WD and 4WD 1995.5-2004 Tacomas when lifted 2.5-3.5″ in the rear.
Do they include bushings and hardware?: 9.8108R bushings are included. Reuse OE bolts/nuts unless otherwise specified.

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Additional information

Weight	8 lbs
Dimensions	24 × 8 × 4 in
4WD-2WD	2WD , 4WD
Brand	Bilstein
Front-Rear	Rear
Make	Toyota
Model	Tacoma
Product Type	Shocks
Year	1995.5 , 1996 , 1997 , 1998 , 1999 , 2000 , 2001 , 2002 , 2003 , 2004
Lift	2.5 , 2.6 , 2.625 , 2.63 , 2.75 , 2.8 , 3 , 3.2 , 3.4 , 3.5

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