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ADS Off-Road Racing Shocks - Information, Pictures, & BS Thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TaylorU, Aug 23, 2014.

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  1. Oct 13, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    On a 3rd gen 4Runner or your 3rd gen Tacoma? You understand that they have different setups, right?
     
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  2. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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    Yes. Talking about 3rd gen Tacoma since it’s a 3rd gen Tacoma forum
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    Uh, this is in the suspension forum.
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    not the 3rd gen forum
     
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  5. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    I can't tell exactly from your pic, but looks like those may be 1st gen taco tophats, and not 3rd gen runner. They're clocked slightly different, otherwise identical.

    Can you take a pic straight on from the side?
     
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  6. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:40 PM
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    I can get a better picture than this if you need it. I ended up pulling them back off until I can figure out what I need to make them work.
    20191013_102759.jpg
     
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  7. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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    Yeah, those are 1st gen taco tophats. You need new tophats for your 3rd gen T4r. It will rotate it so the resi fitting is straight out.
     
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  8. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:44 PM
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    Boom, problem sorta solved.
     
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  9. Oct 13, 2019 at 7:55 PM
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    Well thats really good to know! Ill give ADS a call this week and see if they can send me the correct ones. Thank you so much for the info!

    Ya much cheaper than having to buy all new UCAs.
     
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  10. Oct 16, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    Planning on moving to ADS. Cant decide on a leaf pack for the rear. There's a set of used Med Dakar's semi local. Or just go with RXTs or Deavers? I would like to buy once/cry once.
    Weight in the back ranges from 0# to 400# packed for long camping trips. (2 roto coolers, tents, etc) Plus 3 kids, 2 adults in the cab. Normal nominal weight is a BedRug and Softopper ~20lbs if that.

    For reference, at 5k I swapped the stock suspension to 6112/5160 with HS 3AAL in rear. This setup has worked great over the years. However, as armor was added; C4 Hybrid w/winch, 4xInnovations sliders, full reinforced Mobtown skid plates. The truck got heavy and the 6112 stock springs even on 6/6 couldnt keep up. I put on a set of Wheelers/Eibach #700 springs. Adjusted to 5/4 clips and the ride is good, controled and is so not preloaded it actually has some flex. But, I feel that rear can be very bouncy off road. Unless I have quite a bit of weight back there. Which then I just slam off the bump stops.

    Those with ADS in the rear, what has been your experience for leaf packs? I am straying away from ARB because of the reported issues going flat and interference with the shackles. Unless its a "too good to pass up deal".
     
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  11. Oct 16, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    Im going with Icon leaf packs. RXT i think theyre called?
     
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    Stuff, things, this, an ADS
    I run OME HD leaf pack with no issues
     
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    Don’t do the Dakars. I’m not fond of mine. They just don’t flex much anymore and if I had to choose a similar leaf pack for the price of the Dakars I would do the Dobinsons because the quality and leaf clips are better and tighter.

    I asked basically your same question to the guy who makes the Hammer Hangers and he said that’s a Deaver is What he prefers and will pair well with the ADS. They use a better progressive leaf setup and quality is superior also according to some of the other guys that commented. I’ve heard good and bad about Icon RXT leafs...I’ve nothing but good about Deaver. Supposedly Alcans don’t fit the stock shackles so well...
     
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  14. Oct 16, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    I was reading about that in the Archive thread. Overall Deaver may be the way to go from taking in all sources of info.
     
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  16. Oct 16, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    its probably going to be some version of the U402 springs. I do plan a HC rear, already bashed the rear. Gotta remedy it.
     
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    I’m running ADS all-around, RXT packs and Archive Hammer Hangers and I have no binding problems like some have reported with the OME packs.
     
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    Love my Deavers. From an empty bed to over 800lbs, ride feels smooth and solid. I almost went for the Icon pack, but heard only positive things about Deavers.
     
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    Upgraded Deaver u402 pack is what I’ve been running and love it. I’d recommend getting your truck weighed and then talking to the Deaver guys.
     
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    Good advice. I also spoke with Deaver and Matt @MCM fab. about weight. They also asked about added weight (gear) and my truck's purpose in life.
     
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