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Tacoma Shock Relocation - Trail Series - 2.0 x 12 - 2nd/3rd gen

Discussion in 'Archive Garage' started by ARCHIVE, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. Feb 22, 2021 at 3:15 PM
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    ARCHIVE

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    https://archivegarage.com/products/2005-2023-tacoma-shock-relocation-trail-series-2-0-x-12-to-14

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    For the Tacoma owners who need articulation for their trail or rock focused rig, and want quality shocks, but don't need 2.5" shocks, we offer our new Trail Series 2.0" relocation kit.

    Fitment info:
    -It does NOT fit 2.5" shocks
    -Tabs top and bottom are standard 1.5" width w/ 1/2" bolt.
    -Ideal collapsed length between 18"-21" (axle tabs rotate to adj)
    -Remote reservoir & straight hose only, piggyback will not fit
    -Wheel spacers may not be needed with negative offset wheels, depending on tire size and brand ex:
    16x8 et0 4.5" BS w/285s or
    17x9 et-38 3.5" BS w/315s or
    17x7.5 et15 (FJ) 4.75" BS w/265s


    -The recommended shock is a Fox Performance series 2.0x12 (18.35" collapsed) remote reservoir (resi cannot mount to shock body, tuned by Accutune):
    https://accutuneoffroad.com/product/fox-2-0-x-12-performance-series-remote-reservoir/
    Remote reservoir with adjuster:
    https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...ies-remote-reservoir-12-1-travel-cd-adjuster/

    After running Accutune'd Fox 2.0x12 on one of my trucks, I was happy with the good ride and moderate performance for only about $620 /pair which included custom valving!

    It will also fit:
    -Fox Performance series 2.0x14 (20.8" collapsed, loss in ground clearance vs. 12", rotate axle tabs down to adj)
    -King 2.0x12 (19.6" collapsed),
    -Radflo 2.0"x12" 5SR-003-00 (With 5/8" rod)
    -Radflo 2.0"x12" 5SR-007-00 (With 7/8" rod)
    -ADS 2.125x12

    Kit comes welded ready to install. 1/4" Hi strength steel construction and CNC formed

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    @EatSleepTacos (Access cab frame, at ride height)

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  2. Feb 22, 2021 at 3:43 PM
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    Sweet! Looking forward to seeing this
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2021 at 3:57 PM
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    These things look amazing!!!!
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    Especially amazing peeking through the wheel well!

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  6. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:28 PM
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    Either Randy or @ARCHIVE (Eric) I know that Fox, King, or ADS are recommended with these, but how about the 12 inch 2.0 bilstein resi?
     
  7. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
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    As long as the mounts are 1.5” wide and uses 1/2” diameter bolts, then I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. I do recall a friend saying the spacing on his billies was something funky and had to stack some washers in his to get that 1.5”.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    Got those in the mail as we speak :).....the spacers I mean
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:32 PM
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    And in case anyone is unsure what I mean by the 1.5”, it’s the combined width of the shock mount and the spacers that come with it.

    Aka the space between my fingers

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  10. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    Is the advantage of this relocation over your other that you wouldn’t need to run wheel spacers? I have your older kit on my truck and I love it
     
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    It is more affordable, you can get Fox RR 2.0x12 and the relo kit for $800 all in. Because there is no concern over fitting any bypass tubes like my other tower, and its only 2.0 body shocks, it may be able to run without wheel spacers with certain offset aftermarket wheels and 285s
     
  12. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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    Personally, after giving my money to Bilstein, and being very dissatisfied, I cannot recommend them to anyone. (But people can, it is best to get collapsed length between 18-20", don't know Bilstein lengths)

    -I recommend good rebuildable and tuneable Fox Performance series 2.0x12.1 and only 18.35" compressed for $560/pair. (Remote resi cannot mount to shock)

    https://accutuneoffroad.com/product/fox-2-0-x-12-performance-series-remote-reservoir/

    With adjuster:

    https://accutuneoffroad.com/product...ies-remote-reservoir-12-1-travel-cd-adjuster/
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2021 at 9:24 PM
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    Nice! Happy to see more affordable options for people to kit out their yotas. Jeeps better start watching out :)
     
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    Got these sitting at the house for a different 2.0 setup. Wish these had come out sooner. Darnit lol. Looks great! Great job Eric!
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    I currently have 07+ tundra 2.5 kings with 10" travel, dakar leafs and hammer hangars. Would your recommended setup work with the dakar? Will dakars flex enough to benefit from the longer shock? Thanks!!
     
  16. Feb 23, 2021 at 10:18 AM
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    Ooo I can answer this. I had Dakar’s, hammer hangers and 12” kings and it flexes awesome.

    You’ll want to trim the second leaf on the Dakar’s back an inch or so though because under a lot of flex, the leaf pack fans out and the second leaf gets jammed into the shackle.

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  17. Feb 23, 2021 at 10:21 AM
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    Awesome, thanks for the response!! I trimmed the dakars years ago after my hammer hangar install and posted pics and info.
     
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  19. Feb 23, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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    I get ok flex now

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  20. Feb 23, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    I have those same shocks you asked about above but without the clicker compressor.
     

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