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Fox Shocks Spring Busted

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by FishWolf, Aug 18, 2023.

  1. Aug 18, 2023 at 4:45 PM
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    Anyone know of a good place to have Fox Shocks rebuilt ?

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  2. Aug 18, 2023 at 4:56 PM
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    Is it broken or some sort of secondary spring?
    And you should redo the title too man
    Like broken shock spring? Or something along those lines
     
  3. Aug 18, 2023 at 5:09 PM
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    Yea your spring is broken. And holy whatever is that a lot of rust on that spring
     
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  4. Aug 18, 2023 at 5:51 PM
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    Live on the coast, no garage
     
  5. Aug 18, 2023 at 6:53 PM
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    Jeez those things are trashed. How old are the springs?
     
  6. Aug 18, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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    Maybe 10 years? I bought it from Warrior Products owner, was there demo / display truck for 2nd gens
     
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  7. Aug 18, 2023 at 8:58 PM
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    10 years on those shocks? Have they ever been rebuilt?
     
  8. Aug 19, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    I don't believe so
     
  9. Aug 19, 2023 at 10:18 AM
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    Let’s be real nothing about the condition of that shock is normal it’s in poor shape and non-maintained. It’s no shocker the coil broke.
     
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    I realize it's in poor shape, I've already mentioned I live on the coast and bought the truck from another person, a more helpful reply would be where I can send shocks to be rebuilt etc
     
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    Me too man…it’s a little late now but you should apply fluid film and coilover socks/covers.

    This is after one winter with heavy heavy amounts of salt, 4-5months.

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    That wasn’t the question you initially asked before you edited your original post.

    Shock rebuild shouldn’t be too hard. You can either ask in your local TW region thread if anyone knows a reputable shop or send it to an authorized fox rebuilder. Coil replacement part is easy, just needs a new set of eibachs or whichever spring you want.

    And then I’d coat your shocks in a rust protectant from there on out since you are near saltwater/air.
     
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    where do you live? sometimes there are local shops that can do the rebuild for you.
     
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    Ya I changed post when I decided I was not going to drive it all until fixed, it's definitely time for a total rebuild
     
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    Oregon Coast, shops are pretty limited
     
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    If you can get to Newberg, contact Metal-tech 4x4. They will help you.
     
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    With this said I would go new/used. Just my own 2 cents though. Rebuild could be an option but might be costly as much as something on here in the market place might have what you need. At a better price perhaps
    Even 4600 stock suspension would be an upgrade at this point.

    How are the rears holding up?
     
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    I don't think I'm going to trade my Fox remote reservoir coilovers for stock 4600, I have a extra vehicle so I'm in no hurry, These shocks are built to be serviceable and that's what should be done
     
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    Thanks but Newberg is about 2.5 hours away unfortunately, looking for something within say a hour of Newport
     
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    I am the patron of lost causes, but these might be too far gone. By the time you buy bodies, springs, and whatever else is corroded a new shock(s) will most likely be cheaper especially if you don't do them yourself.

    Since you live on the coast, don't clean or coat your suspension I would seriously consider a different route like 5160/6112 shocks or maybe something that is a little more resistant to the elements you live in. Fox makes great shocks, so I would buy them again if you can cover the cost.

    https://www.elkasuspension.com/truc...92491212-1926784312.1692491211&c=72e1ba2726d6

    @AccuTune Offroad could offer some advice on the topic. I have had several friends purchase from this vendor (myself included) with great results.
     

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