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chosing shocks

Discussion in 'Solid Axle Suspension' started by ekahi1, Sep 10, 2013.

  1. Sep 10, 2013 at 11:17 AM
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    ekahi1

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    ekahi1 [OP] CUZ I CAN

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    I have a 1996 waggy 44 sas DD currently runing procomp shocks and I'm thinking about replaceing them. What shocked would make a good replacement. Was thinking about 5100s.
     
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  2. Sep 10, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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    I have the 5100s on my 01 Taco and they feel really good. They are stiff but not harsh.
     
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  3. Sep 11, 2013 at 2:57 PM
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    Supra TT

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    5100's are not long enough... I'd go with 7100s or any 12" shock. Really can't go wrong with anything
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2013 at 4:51 PM
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    Yea, you'll want 5125's not 5100's. Measure the travel of your current shocks and get the same (if the bump/droop numbers work for you).
     
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  5. Sep 11, 2013 at 5:51 PM
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    Chas of MRT

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    Bilstein 5125 is an inexpensive performance option.
     
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  6. Sep 13, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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    hey thanks for the info ill look in to it..
     
    ekahi1, Sep 13, 2013
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