Falcon Shocks for Tacoma by TeraFlex - new suspension options for 2016+

This came up on my Facebook feed today as an advertisement.

Some quick info from what I've read:
- Internal droop spring instead of topping cone or valving design
- Bump stops "to reduce bottoming" with stock coil
- 2.25 inch bodies
- 0.75 inch shaft
- piggy back reservoirs on rears
- 3 retainer rings on front bodies
- Factory or other coils are needed "Largest shock body that will fit w/out modifications"
- Factory service and rebuild available
- 3 year warranty
- 1349.99

- their description of "digressive linear" valving sounds more like progressive damping...

These are already on Back Order..... are they very popular or have they not released them yet ? ? ?

https://www.falconshocks.com/toyota-tacoma


The Toyota Tacoma Falcon Sport Shock Absorber System is engineered to deliver increased stability and control as well as improved ride quality and comfort both on and off-road. These compact and affordable shocks are ideal for daily driven vehicles.

ZRT - Zone Rate Tuning

Zone Rate Tuning (ZRT) manipulates the factory linear-rate spring tuning to produce three distinct performance zones with a more exaggerated spring curve to tackle various driving conditions.

An internal negative-rate spring offsets the factory spring’s preload while in the Extension Zone. This eliminates top out clunk and shock stress at full extension, while softening tire landing and reducing body roll on impact during aggressive driving.

The factory spring rate is unaffected in Drive Zone for a comfortable and controlled ride. A provided progressive microcellular bump stop effectively retunes the spring rate while in Compression Zone to reduce bottoming and body roll during aggressive driving.

VOD - Volume Optimized Damping

Traditional velocity sensitive shock absorbers react quickly during low speed driving causing excessive “head toss” on rough terrain – or even driveways. Conventional damping then firms up during faster speeds resulting in a jarring ride.

Falcon’s proprietary Volume Optimized Damping (VOD) features a digressive linear valve that produces quicker ramp up for increased damping volume, which improves vehicle feedback and control during low-speed driving. VOD also improves the shock absorber’s ability to reduce bottoming out at full compression during faster speeds or over uneven terrain.

FITS:

• 2016+ Toyota Tacoma

INCLUDES:

• Two (2) monotube front shock absorbers
• Two (2) piggyback rear shock absorbers
• Front & rear progressive microcellular bump foam bump stops
• Billet coil spring carrier
• Injection molded squeak-free spring isolator
• Rear bump stop cups
• Rear Roost Guards
• All necessary hardware

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• Application-specific pickup shock absorbers w/ race-inspired performance
• Front shock features multiple snap ring grooves to level out front end
• Snap ring grooves maintain set ride height (instructions laser etched on shock body)
• Dramatic improvement in on-road comfort & off-road performance
• Increases vehicle stability
• Improved dynamic roll control & low speed damping
• All testing done on E-rated tires (worst possible ride)

• 2.25” shock body provides optimal performance
• Largest shock body that will fit w/out modifications
• Optimized fitment for clearance during full suspension travel
• 6061-T6 aluminum alloy shock body resists wear & protects internal components while providing superior heat dissipation
• Smooth honed internal shock body surface for long-term performance

• 3/4” shaft to prevent shaft buckling
• Induction hardened chrome plated shaft resists rock damage & corrosion
• Hard anodized piston

• Zone Rate Tuning (ZRT) retunes the factory spring in the Extension, Drive & Compression zones
• Negative spring inside shock body eliminates top out clunk, softens tire landing, & reduces body roll & stress on shock
• Application-specific tuned bump stop reduces bottoming out & body roll

• OGS – the oil/gas separator prevents cavitation
• Digressive linear piston
• 1-piece Teflon bronze piston wear band w/ O-ring

• High-quality spherical bushings (when applicable)
• Zerk fittings to lube bushing (when applicable)
• Red Line full synthetic shock oil with high viscosity index of 519 for consistent performance across all temperatures & reduced shock fade
• Synthetic formula also contains special anti-wear & lubricity agents for excellent thermal stability
• 1,000-hour salt spray corrosion resistance test on all hardware

• Serviceable & rebuildable (factory serviced)
• Built in-house at the TeraFlex Falcon Shock Division
• Patent pending design
• 3-year warranty

NOTES:

• Never exceed factory tow/haul ratings.

INSTALL TIME: 3.5 Hours

 

My guess not released yet but I’m intrigued. They make awesome stuff for Jeep.

 

Sub'd. hope this does not become a manufacture in ability to deliver item like Nitro 4.88's. Yah the vendors have them all day long, if you want to pay a marked up price.

 

Whatever you do, don't let your brother install the sticker.

 

The 3 year warranty is intriguing.

 

Same with OME highest end dampers

 

Sub'd. Although I like another lift option, I'm getting so confused on which one to go with lol.

 

sub'd I wonder why no option for the 2nd gen.

 

You can run them on a 2nd gen no problem. It's just the way they decided to market them.

 

I would assume so considering other suspension manufactures make compatible components amongst the 2nd and 3rd gens.

 

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I got the same feed on facebook too, I asked if they are extended travel but have yet to get a reply. They sound interesting.

 

Do these lift up the truck any or are they just different type of susp

 

It has adjustment, rings so yes it could, in the front only

 

I have it on good authority the Tacoma parts will become available in March! I have a full set on order with Doetsch Off-Road here in Arizona. They recently put a 2.5" leveling kit on my truck and I was admiring some of their Wranglers with the Falcon's and thinking about how cool it'd be to have that setup on my Taco. I am building my first Taco after about 6 personal Wrangler builds plus helping a number of friends build their Wranglers and I have experienced TeraFlex from spacer lifts to full blown setups. The Falcon setup on the Wrangler is INCREDIBLE! I cannot wait to see how these perform on the Taco!

......Now I need to order wheels and tires to round out these upgrades

 

how much more travel over stock are they saying these are?

 

I assume none

 

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Anxious to hear your review.

 

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