Jerneyman's Taco Build w/ Chevy 63 Swap and Welding Thread

If you aren’t comfortable with the springs limiting the shocks, you can also add straps if need be. It’s really inexpensive insurance if you need it.

Also when are you thinking you’ll be ready for the relocation?

 

no I AM comfortable with the springs limiting the shocks, I'm not comfortable with the shocks limiting the springs.

I'm hoping in the next couple months man. recouping funds right now...going on week 4 with no paycheck lol

 

I was just reiterating IF you wanted to strap it, it’s quick and easy. I can read.

Anyways, you’ll get paid soon if I had to guess. It’s no rush, I got a couple jobs to knock out for other folks before I’m freed up anyway. Know what kinda shocks you’re looking at?

 

I don't really, I may even just get some bilsteins to satisfy my needs. Hell @TacoAlaMode has been running my Rough Country shocks on the rear for years now...for what we do Kings aren't "needed" lol

 

Look at the Bilstein 7100s. I should’ve gotten those truth be told. Hell, you may even be able to squeeze in a 14” short body with those. You can order them custom valved as well.

 

where would you get them from?

 

These aren’t custom valved. https://offroadwarehouse.com/i-11635226-bilstein-7100-shock-14-travel-w-short-body-reservoir.html

This is the only site I found that sells them revalved.
https://www.wildhorses4x4.com/produ...0-Extended-34-Compressed-19/offroadsuspension

I most likely will buy a set and then revalve them myself at some point if I feel the need.

 

I will probably even go no reservoir...if that's possible lol

 

You want the 5125s then it sounds like. That’s what I have on mine at the moment. I don’t think the 7100s have that option.

 

maybe you could buy the 7100s and I'll buy your used 5125s? lol!

 

I was actually gonna throw that idea out there. Lmao.

 

used shocks only sale for 10% of their original purchase price...

 

“Used”. Been on the truck for a week. I’ll order my 7100s and save these for you.

 

bahaha, still used! seriously, PM me or something the link to what shocks you have...figure out if they'd work for me with that BAMF kit, and let's go for that route man. I'll sell my King rears hopefully for about the same price as the 5125s cost new.

 

Hope you get more than that for your Kings....

 

they've got like 50k miles on em and prob need rebuilt...

 

Will the 5125s and 7100s fit the bamf towers I think they are too big of dia.

 

I wanna say they’re 2.0 or a bit smaller. I’d have to check.

 

Idk if I agree with that statement anymore. I use to think that then I started delving into shocks and air bumps etc more and more. I've changed my tune a bit but it all depends on how much you actually get out and wheel there is a point where they aren't worth it.

 

Well then thats good.