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Rear suspension help.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 1998tacoma4x4, Oct 14, 2009.

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Oct 14, 2009 at 1:29 PM

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Deaver j59 pack 2.5 SAW coilovers, rear bilstein 5100's. Extened stainless rear brake line, deck plate mod, drop in K&N filter, Kenwood headunit & pioneer speakers, SnugTop Shell.

Anyone know the rear shock size i should get for my truck. I have a deaver 8 pack on there that gives it about 1.5" lift. Would a 6" shock be long enough? I am looking at king or sway a way 2.5" diameter piggy back shocks.
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Oct 14, 2009 at 1:36 PM

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Engage Offroad long travel front and rear with some fat tires.

im running the same leafs... 8.5" travel shocks are whatcha want...

stock 6" wont work...

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Oct 14, 2009 at 1:56 PM

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What kind of shocks do you have that are 8.5"?

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Oct 14, 2009 at 5:08 PM

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i had the Bilstein 5125s in 8.5" travel... now im running the donahoe rear resi shocks...

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Oct 14, 2009 at 7:44 PM

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How are those working out for you?

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How are those working out for you?
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they were great when i was running coilovers up front, but they can't quite keep up with the long travel now...

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