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How To Convert 2.5x6” Coilovers for OEM Replacement Use (2nd Gen Tacomas)

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by blackhawke88, Jun 28, 2012.

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  1. Jul 30, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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    What lb springs did you order? The 600lb springs on my girls truck is still pretty soft so we're gonna try 650 or 700lb
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2012 at 8:52 AM
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    Dana 60 rear Chevy 63's shackle flip mid travel gears lockers and 38's in progress
    I went with 650, ill probably do the 700's when I put the bumper and winch on.
     
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  3. Jul 30, 2012 at 9:30 AM
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    Is a 14" coil best for 2.5x6 shocks?
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2012 at 9:34 AM
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    nice, 650 should be perfect.
    We had 12" coils and I had to crank them down a shit ton for a good ride height, but then again, they were 500lb springs.

    The 14" coils are really nice but because of the raised spring cup, you need to compress them a little bit for them to fit, about half an inch.
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2012 at 5:12 PM
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    Dana 60 rear Chevy 63's shackle flip mid travel gears lockers and 38's in progress
    just got off the phone with dsm, SUPER Cool to deal with, making sure everything was correct.
     
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  6. Jul 30, 2012 at 7:27 PM
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    I have 650# springs and had to loosen the passenger side collar to combat the lean. Im still 1/2" higher on the passemger side. That said, I drive with no swaybar and it's all good.
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    did you order the top plates yet?
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2012 at 10:30 PM
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    no sir, i did not... do you have a set?
     
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  9. Jul 31, 2012 at 11:38 PM
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    no i was going to order some from engage today,,,, but was wondering about shiipping
     
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  10. Jul 31, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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    They are small enough to fit in a small usps flat rate box
     
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  11. Aug 1, 2012 at 12:08 AM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Nice
     
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  12. Aug 1, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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  13. Aug 1, 2012 at 12:36 PM
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    how did you guys mount the resi?
     
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  14. Aug 1, 2012 at 1:03 PM
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    zip ties and hose clamps for now lol
     
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  15. Aug 2, 2012 at 9:18 AM
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    Kartek sells weld on mounts with stainless clamps for 10 each
     
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  16. Aug 7, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    iv'e been thinking of getting some king 6in. coilovers with res. i currently have camburg coilovers on 700# springs with no pre load. when i order my new shocks would 600#'s lower me down some? + what would be a idea valving set up for dual shocks up front? here is pic of front ride height
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  17. Aug 7, 2012 at 11:33 AM
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    600lb will definitely lower you compared to 700lb. How low do you want to be? How long are your 700lb springs right now, 14"?
     
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  18. Aug 7, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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    yes, the coils i have now are 700lb 14's, they have always seemed a little stiff even with no preload. i would like my ride height to be a inch or so lower.
     
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  19. Aug 7, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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    yeah 600 should be good....you have the defined rear right? how do you like it
     
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  20. Aug 7, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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    going spring under is the best :burnrubber: did 40 miles last time i went out and there was no problems
     
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