What limits downward travel in the rear?

I put some old man emu Dakar springs on my truck yesterday. I have the original TRD bilstein shocks (the yellow and blue ones). After I got the u bolts tightened I let the axle drop down on the jack and noticed it hung freely about 1" lower then the shocks would go. This obviously make the shock the limiting factor for suspension drop and I can't imagine the shocks were designed for that.

I do plan on going with bigger shocks, bilstein 5160 series to be exact. And I'm wondering if I need to get limping straps. I don't plan on having a lot of air time or dropping the rear suspension hard a lot, but I do like to protect my investments.

So, what's a good way to set this up?

 

for the most part, in the rear, its the shocks that limit the droop. I always just go with a 12" shock and make up mounts for it. that way the shock isnt limiting your travel.

 

You don't need limiting straps, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to get extended rear brake lines. You REALLY don't want that as your limiting strap!

 

Yeah I think break lines are going to come soon. Any recommendations?

 

Since you are getting new shocks, I would unhook your stock shock, let the your axle droop all the way, and measure for what your new shock's length should be. Make your new shock a little longer than the distance between your shock mounts so your spring is the limiting factor at droop.

 

Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road help this guy out.

 

Headstrong off road, wheelers off road, all pro, etc. All pretty much accomplish the same thing with no issues.

 

Got it !