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need shock advice for basic fabtech 6inch lift

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  1. Jun 11, 2012 at 6:52 AM
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    hey I have an 06 DC tacoma with the fabtech 6 inch basic lift and am looking for a little smoother ride? any suggestions would be great..
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2012 at 6:56 AM
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    replace the blocks in the rear with custom leaf packs.
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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    ^ agree or go with allpro leaf pack. Maybe Get better shocks.
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Jun 11, 2012
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  4. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:22 PM
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    What kind of Icons can replace the rear fabtech shocks on a 6in lift. 06 Toyota Tacoma SR5. I have looked everywhere and I can't find anything! All there is is 2" replacements. Will this work? Thank you!
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:32 PM
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  6. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:39 PM
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    Thank you! I'm just regretting my DB lift. :( and now I'm just trying to make my ride a lot smother and no more squeakiness! Lol
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:42 PM
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    I feel your pain. Are you 4x4 or 4x2??

    If you are 2wd drive not that hard to take off.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:45 PM
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    4X4
     
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  9. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:48 PM
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    yea your in shitty situation like me.
     
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  10. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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    Try these. Not icons but a lot better than a lot of shocks out there and reasonable.
     
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  11. Dec 9, 2013 at 3:53 PM
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    Right on! Thanks guys!
     
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    I run them on my truck and very happy with them.
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM
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    Same situation here with same exact lift, only 2WD.. what options do i have.. the blocks in the rear have to go.. they are way to squeeky!
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2013 at 10:58 PM
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    take off the lift and get a spindle lift like maxtrac's or camburg.
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:02 PM
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    Didn't know much about lifts at the time I got it.. I know man. I guess I'm gonna slowly start changing out.. Gotta start with the rear first..
     
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  16. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:09 PM
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    why the rear first??
     
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  17. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:13 PM
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    the rear is so damn bumpy because the blocks and squeaky too!!
     
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    Ok thanks.
     
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    so what did you do to yours then? it looks like you've got some good flex from a couple of your pictures.
    this is my plan so far...
    front im doing icon coil overs. these can replace the fabtech or procomp 6"-7" spacers.
    back I have no idea what to do! haha
    or is this dumb and I should just take the lift off and do something else?:eek:
     
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