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Just got my coil overs today from freedom off-road

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 808kalohi, Feb 7, 2017.

  1. Jan 24, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    It's a 98, but are you sure they measure about 20"? Mine are 27" with the weight of the truck on them.
     
  2. Jan 25, 2018 at 6:01 AM
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    Gen1 and gen 2 front shocks have different mounts. Make sure the product you buy fits your truck! Gen 3 uses the same mounts as gen 2.
     
  3. Jan 25, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Yes 20" from the bolts on top to the bolt on the bottom.
     
  4. Jan 25, 2018 at 6:48 AM
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    I'm aware of the upper mount has a different bolt pattern, I can figure that issue out. Unfortunately, I'm trying to figure out an option that does fit my truck. Currently all I'm finding are replacement shocks that came with my lift kit for something that will fit. I'm an upgrade, not replace kind of person. Seems like even though 2g coilovers are longer than my stock ones, they're still going to be too short for my application.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2018 at 10:16 AM
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    Keep in mind I have a 6" spacer on top of mine due to my RC lift kit.
     
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  6. Jan 25, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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    I was afraid of that, I'd need at least a 3" spacer if I used these. At that point, it's not really worth the work it'd take to put these on. Probably be best to just run the ones that came with my kit and deal with people making fun of my Tacoma lean until I figure another remedy for it.
     
  7. Jan 25, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    Or you could, dare I say it, not run a drop bracket lift.
     
  8. Jan 25, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    Take it easy buddy.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    What does a drop bracket lift have to do with Taco lean?
     
  10. Jan 25, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    Did you read what he’s written? He’s trying to find a coilover to fit a lift that shouldn’t be on his truck anyways.
     
  11. Jan 25, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    Did you read what post you quoted?
     
  12. Jan 25, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Has the cold gone to your head? I know your not used to it down there in the south so maybe your brains frozen. Let the grown ups finish talking.
     
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    Grown ups? Ok *you're* It's 77 here by the way.
     
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    Don’t correct Dad.
     
  15. Jan 25, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    You'd be more of a really old man not a grown up to be my dad.
     
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    You got it skip.
     
  17. Jan 25, 2018 at 4:51 PM
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    72? That'd be roughly old enough to be my dad.
     
  18. Jan 25, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Don't be a hater just cause I got a nicer truck than you. Lol!
     
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    Rough country, freedom coilovers, and a badlands winch. Shit yea I can’t compete with that list of badassness. Whew your a real baller.
     

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