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What are the specs on our coilovers?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by HB52taco, May 19, 2010.

  1. May 19, 2010 at 12:26 AM
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    HB52taco

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    I am about to order some custom kings and need to know the length of a coilover to get, compression length, and extended length with a 2" lower rod. I cant find any specs on the kings available but I have the option to get the setup cheaper in pieces.
     
  2. May 19, 2010 at 12:31 AM
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    I believe they should be 8" strokes. someone correct me if I'm wrong. Spring Rates varies, but I think they are 650# or 700#. Valving I'm not too sure on either.

    If you go with the eyelet to eyelet coilovers you're going to need a top plate mount. And I'm, pretty sure they don't have that 2 in lower piece on those coilovers.

    Edit: I think the ext travel version is around 10".
     
  3. May 19, 2010 at 8:42 AM
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    sounds good. what would i get for compression and extended length
     
  4. May 19, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    why are you getting custom ones? just tell them your truck and they will take care of you...why are you making it harder than it has to be?
     
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    just a couple comfort items.
    You better double check the 10" travel shock. If a replacement Icon shock is 8" I know that the extended travel is not 2" longer. you may see 10" travel at the spindle but not shock stroke.
     
  6. May 19, 2010 at 7:49 PM
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    yeah, there is no way a 10" coilover is gonna fit on a stock susp.

    why order "custom" kings?

    the OE replacment shock is what you want. it made specificaly for the tacoma

    http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-1...05-2010-toyota-tacoma-4wd-2wd-pre-runner.html
     
  7. May 19, 2010 at 7:52 PM
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    also, the OE shocks are not the same as an 8" coilover.

    the OE's are smaller

    in these pics you can kinda see how much smaller the OE shock is complared to the 8" LT shock. not the best pics for comparison but you get an idea...

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  8. May 20, 2010 at 8:28 AM
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    I have to ask too.....what is the need for a "custom ordered" shock? Let us know and maybe we can help you out.

    Marco @ DSM
     
  9. May 20, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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    I know someone who can get king shocks for cheap but i would have to get separate coils. I dont know if i can get the OEM setup because it has a spring. I am giving him the product number so I will find out if I can but if not then I will have to buy only the shock. The spring rate is #550 lb I believe.. correct me if im wrong
     
  10. May 20, 2010 at 6:28 PM
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    your wrong.. spring rate is 650#
     
  11. May 21, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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    huh?
     
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