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Replacement for 6" Fabtech Shocks??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by DFM5, Jun 10, 2014.

  1. Jun 10, 2014 at 9:49 AM
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    DFM5

    DFM5 [OP] Active Member

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    6" Fabtech lift
    I am running the 6" Performance System from Fabtech on my 2002 TRD. I didn't hate the ride at first, but now the shocks are shot (after not very much wear on them). If it hit a pot hole while going faster than 10 miles an hour it freakin rocks my world! I can't stand these shocks!

    Anyone have a suggestion on shocks that will fit this lift?

    Was looking at BDS, but after talking with a guy there it seems that these shocks wont fit this lift.. Same info I got from the Fabtech parts guy.. He says I am going to have a hard time finding anything that fits.

    What are y'alls thoughts?
     
  2. Jun 11, 2014 at 8:23 AM
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    Str8Flexin

    Str8Flexin Well-Known Member

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    Lots of stuff
    http://www.radflo.com/moto/default

    This company Radflo Sells Shocks/ Coil Overs for the 6" Fabtech on First Gens. My buddy had the Radflo on his 1998 with a Fabtech before he went to a solid axle.
     
    Last edited: Jun 11, 2014
  3. Jun 11, 2014 at 6:10 PM
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    Taco04lifted

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    I have the same problem, not only that but both back shocks are leaking and broke both front shocks. Fabtech said to sent them in and keep doing it because there a custom length. Only found king shocks for 1500 bucks. Fabtech shocks are junk, also broke a add a leaf and both centering pins anyone else?
     
  4. Jun 11, 2014 at 6:39 PM
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    donahoo

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    6" fabtech, 35s/20s, 4:88s, k&n intake, magnaflow
    I searched for ever, I have a set of Radflo 2.5 coilovers on the way! only option I could ever find, $1300 so hope they ride good!! they should get here any day so ill let you know... Goodluck!!
     
  5. Apr 28, 2020 at 11:01 PM
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    ericp95

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    hey, a few years later, how’s the ride?
     

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