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Do I need new shocks?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Etodaceric, Jul 18, 2017.

  1. Jul 18, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    Etodaceric

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    I'm about to get a supreme suspensions leveleling kit. 3" in the front and 2" in the back. Any concerns? Do I need. New shocks?
     
  2. Jul 18, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    Not technically, but it's going to be a stiff ride.
     
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    You should really consider upgrading your shocks to ones with longer travel matching the suspension lift proposed (front and rear). Otherwise, the ride will be stiff and hard :cool:
     
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    "Longer travel matching..." Hmmm... I'm thinking about getting the 3/1 kit from Supreme Suspensions, how do I pick the best match. Any guidelines? Thanks!
     
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    This will be an unpopular response... :crapstorm:

    The supreme suspension leveling kit is a spacer that goes on top of the shock assembly. The ride won't change much at all. If you off road, this type of lift isn't right for you. The suspension will have more travel than what the shocks allow resulting in the ability to break the end off of the shocks. If the truck is strictly a pavement princess, spacers are fine. If the kit comes with rear blocks, you'll increase axle wrap. They also have a kit that has an additional leaf without the block. 3" may end up causing alignment issues without aftermarket upper control arms.
     
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    I have a set for sale I will separate shocks from lift kit on marketplace
     
  8. Aug 6, 2017 at 1:27 PM
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    Unpopular? Not at all, this is good info man! So is the additional leaf a better option than the block? And re: the 3" alingment issues... I'm assuming this is for the front spacers, yes?
     
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    Give it time on the comments about spacers. If you do off-road, don't go with spacers as you'll break something - and it'll happen waaayyyy in the woods... Alignment issues start regardless of lift type when you approach 3". Some don't have any issues, others do. Hit or miss by truck. Added leaf is much better than a block. I'm running an AAL in the back with a 2 1/2" spacer up front - I don't off road.

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