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BAMF 2nd Gen and 3rd gen rear shock relocation kit.

Discussion in 'Bay Area Metal Fabrication' started by JLee, Aug 6, 2012.

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  1. Jan 31, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    Couldn't you also get longer socks? I know downsouthmotorsports offered an option for lifted tacomas on their kings. Or would the relocation still offer more travel?
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    The relocation offers more travel, as it allows for a longer shock to be mounted higher up. With a longer shock mounted in the stock location, you lose out on compression/"stuffing" the wheel as the shock can only shorten so much. If you are just looking for lift, yes you can run extended travel shocks in the stock location. If you are looking for lift AND increased wheel travel you may need to look into this relocation kit.
     
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  3. Jan 31, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    Yea you can't get longer shocks and put it in the stock location (just as @BEAR_KNIFE_FIGHT mentioned). This kit makes it so the top of the shock is mounted higher on the truck

    However, your leaf pack (springs) will give you the lift. The shocks help dampen the load.
     
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  4. Jan 31, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    That is correct, thank you for the clarification. Springs change lift/ride height, shocks help with ride quality.

    Thanks for the catch
     
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  5. Jan 31, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    Ok all good info thanks. More so needed this information to set in stone that I was gonna get this done. But you guys helped me out. And I already have OME 2.75 leaf packs so not worried about getting anymore lift.
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    Hey bro. I have the most of the stuff in my garage, waiting for shocks to come in. Jason was gona do the install for me once they come in. Youre more than welcome to check it out once its done.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2019 at 3:28 PM
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    Sounds good to me.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2019 at 10:42 PM
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    For those of you that did used the ruffstuff mounts, can you guys link the hose clamps you got or what size?
     
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  11. Mar 11, 2019 at 7:01 PM
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    Look at that sexy fucker. Resi mounts come in tomorrow but that didn’t stop me from taking a test drive. Thanks for a kick ass product Jerry.

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  12. Mar 25, 2019 at 2:11 PM
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    I assume you can weld these in without removing the bed?
     
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  13. Mar 25, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    Yes, it's a pretty easy install with the bed on.
     
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  14. Mar 25, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    What hasn't been modified?
    How soon you thinking? I have a set I’m on the fence about selling.
     
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    June/july maybe
     
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  16. Mar 25, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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    What hasn't been modified?
    I should know by then I’m hoping 1-2 months and I’ll hand my relocate done.
     
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    I finished welding these up today.
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  18. Apr 23, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    Sooooooooo, I read most of the above, but I didn't catch if this kit can be done on a standard 2.5-3" lifted Taco THAT DOES NOT HAVE A SHACKLE FLIP AND STILL RUNNING STOCK SHACKLE MOUNTING? If it does work with the above setup, does that change the shock length?
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    It'll work fine. It just all depends how you set your lower shock mount and your bump stops. What leafs are you running?
     
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    I'm running brand new Dakar ELO96R and planning on some airbags too so I think I'm gonna loose a slight amount of compression travel too. I carry a ton of gear.
     
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