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OR to TRD Pro Fox shocks impressions

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Madtown, May 5, 2018.

  1. Aug 26, 2020 at 6:59 PM
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    jruiz555

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    Soooo i have a question now, i have 35"1/4in lift in the front from floor to the beginning of my fender flare, rear is about 36" from floor to beginning of fener flare hmmm what happen here?

    I almost wish i wrote done the before measurements
     
  2. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:23 PM
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    Chances are the front are sagging just a bit more than the rear leafs are. Sometime in the near future, eibach is releasing new front springs for the trd pro that will give it a slight lift for stock trucks and bring modded trucks (winch bumper people) back to the stock height.
     
  3. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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    Ahhhhhhh thx just a bit annoying, well the shocks had 18k miles, my truck has 8k ahhhh
     
  4. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    Yeah, mine had 20k on them and my truck had 15k. They match pretty good, but I still plan to get the eibach springs and just stash them away till I hit 50k and send the fox suspension off for a rebuild. Then install the new springs and get some new leafs.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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    So being OCD, i went out and measured again

    Rear driver side 36 1/2
    Passenger 36
    Driver front 35 1/4
    Driver pass 35 3/8
     
  6. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    I dont remember what the OR height was, but on the OR is the rear higher then the front?
     
  7. Aug 26, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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    The rear on the offroad sits about 1 inch higher than the front stock. I seem to remember mine being 35ish in the front, now 36ish. But Im not sure.
     
  8. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    Ahh ok makes me feel a little better, sucks though i was hopeing to have a level truck after the coilovers installed. So 50k are the rebuild intervals? It doesnt seem like my alignment changed at all im wondering if i can get away with realignment untill i get the tires and rims in hand
     
  9. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    Fox lists 50k, many people will argue with you over that saying they dont need a rebuild. But, if Im going to have a high end suspension on my truck, Ill stick to the schedule.. just like oil changes.

    I did mine the same way as you did by just pushing the control arm out of the way without unbolting it. I checked the alignment and it was still good. So you should be fine till you get your wheels and tires.
     
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  10. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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    Awesome thx you for your feedback, i have a used pair of icons on hand but i have had 2 broken upper top hat mounts and i just dont trust them anymore for long trips.
     
  11. Aug 26, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    You'll be able to swap those (or if you still have the stock ones) in at 50k if you decide to do a rebuild.

    I always see people sell off their OEM suspension for a little bit of money, then when they need to warranty or send out their shocks for rebuilding they get screwed because they have either buy again, or let their truck sit on jack stands for a month.
     
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  12. Aug 26, 2020 at 9:33 PM
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    Exactly why I’ve kept mine.
     
  13. Aug 26, 2020 at 9:47 PM
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    Good call, i actually just listed them on this site. I have a 3rd gen 4runner i can run to as back up.
     
  14. Aug 27, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    Does anyone know if I can put the front fox shocks from a 4Runner Pro onto my tacoma?

    someone is selling takeoffs at a steal but I want to make sure I can install them before I pull the trigger.
     
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  15. Aug 30, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    Been driving with the trd pro coilovers, i dont know they seem pretty soft maybe too soft ? I am getting a little nose dive when braking. Anyone else getting nosedive on trd pro coilovers?
     
  16. Aug 30, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    A little bit, but not sure if this is more or less than any other truck compared with say, a car.
     
  17. Aug 30, 2020 at 10:49 AM
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    Are the springs and shocks one piece, as in compressed already or the springs still need to be compressed?, thanks
     
  18. Aug 31, 2020 at 12:30 AM
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    Weird.
    I feel mine drive stiff like the sport suspension but with ALOT less nosedive, no body roll, and takes the bumps a lot less harshly.

    Im not sure what would cause them to be soft? Maybe the leaf springs sagging?
     
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  19. Aug 31, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    The rear sits about an inch higher then thr front, i am thinking maybe with a lift spacer in the front should level the truck or maybe my front springs are sagging? Are there replacement coils i can install ?
     
  20. Aug 31, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    - ICON UCAs, BP51/Kings, SCS wheels, 285s, Leer 100XR canopy. Greenlane aluminum winch bumper, Smittybilt X20 winch. Trying Falken AT3w now, Really like BF KO2s.
    Stock height for an Offroad is 21 inches in the front and 22 in the back, center of hub to fender - approx.
     
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