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Set of King Shocks + n00b questions

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by RattleTractor, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. Jun 7, 2010 at 11:26 AM
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    I just swapped in my OME suspension to the new truck, and in the process pulled out a set of King coilovers, I think they are the OEM line. Couple questions...

    How much do these things cost?

    Should I hang on to them?

    Was that a stupid thing to do, swap Kings out for the OME I had on the old truck?

    Should I put them back in?

    Thanks!
     
    RattleTractor, Jun 7, 2010
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  3. Jun 7, 2010 at 2:57 PM
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  4. Jun 7, 2010 at 4:46 PM
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    Ha. I am aware of that. But I can put them right back in very quickly....I still have them and I've never dealt with King before. So yeah...

    No one answered my questions though...
     
    RattleTractor, Jun 7, 2010
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  5. Jun 7, 2010 at 4:59 PM
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  6. Jun 7, 2010 at 6:16 PM
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    how did you come accross the kings? were they on the truck when you bought it or something? how many miles on them? any leaks...?
     
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  7. Jun 7, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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    I think you should sell the Kings. They are crap!
     
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  8. Jun 7, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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    what makes you say that?

    i have heard that the kings for the second gen were kinda rushed and not much R+D went into them...
     
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  9. Jun 7, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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    Sorry I though you would see the sig and realize I was poking fun :boink:

    I love my Kings!!!
     
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  10. Jun 7, 2010 at 7:59 PM
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    ha, thats what i figured but wasn't sure

    i have heard maybe 1 bad coment about King, the rest are great reviews. i'm making a small purchase of some king shocks tomorrow... just some triple bypasses...nothing too cool :D
     
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    That is sick. My friend builds dune buggies and Kings is all he will use. He said he might be able to arrange a visit to the facilities for me too. That would be sweet.

    I was in Ocotillo Wells one time and saw a sweet FJ running them and since then I had to have them.
     
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    I think he's kidding.
     
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    jeez Chase, read all the posts :D

    when we gonna hit up some dirt again? i wanna go out to that place by Lancatser you guys went to a few weeks ago.
     
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  15. Jun 8, 2010 at 11:01 AM
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    On the truck when I bought it. Knew they were nice, but didn't know they sold for a G. I think I will put them back in sometime soon. Not right now though.

    They're in good condition though as well. And my understanding is that they adjust up to 2.5" of lift or so?
     
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    My commissioning ceremony is this weekend and my wedding is the next. When I get back I definitely want to go wheeling.

    I'm thinking Rowher flats too.
     
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    sounds good man, congrats again on the commision and wedding

    hit me up when you got free time again, i've never been to rowher flats so i'm game to check it out...
     
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    You can have the King coilovers rebuilt with whatever rate spring you need and revalved to perform how you like for YOUR type of driving. you can have them optimized for rock crawling or high speed desert racing or anywhere in between. I would like to get these myself.
     
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    You did look to see how old this thread was right??
     
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