BAMF 2nd Gen and 3rd gen rear shock relocation kit.

After having the 12" King smoothies for nearly 9 months, I'm ready to make the install jump this weekend. The smoothies from Downsouth came uncharged. Before I charge the Kings...should I cycle the suspension while everything is bolted to the BAMF mounts, and have the recommended 1" of shaft showing before I start loose tacking the mounts? Or cycle and do the fit-up after the Kings have been charged? I'm unsure if this makes any difference as far as measurements, but wanted to take the path of least resistance.

I was trying to understand the written directions on the site and it mentioned "shocks are best mounted 90* from side to side and 10 degrees leaning forward". Does this mean the top mount should form a 90 degree with the frame on the left and right side, as I am viewing the wheel well head on? I've seen you should use an angle finder for the shock lean forward which seems easy enough, however the "90* from side to side" bit sounded confusing. I've read all 60 pages or so and I'm still unclear. All the pictures get me excited to get started. TIA

 

When you look at your axle and shock from behind, they should make a 90 degree angle. Leave them uncharged while you do the fitment work.

 

Anyone have any 7100 14 inch bilsteins they want to part ways with?

 

if anyone is looking for fox 2.0x12s for this i just upgraded to 2.5s so my 20k mile 2.0s are for sale
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/fox-factory-race-2-0x12-lsc-smoothie-shock-pair.825245/

 

Just bought these today. Anyone running these? Curious if the hose will hit without modification

 

i think you might be ok, im running 14" 7100's and the reservoir hose is angled up 30-35*compared to those fox's, I did have to grind a little to make mine clear.

 

Are these pn: BILAK7114R04?

Thanks

 

mine are the short bodies, AK7114SB Bilstein AK7114SB Bilstein M 7100 Series Shocks | Summit Racing

 

Got it thanks. So these are the ones to go to prevent contact?

 

14” short bodies fit without modification in my experience. You just need offset spacers to make the upper mount fit as it is narrower than others like Fox or King. @Chadr7858 used to make some but not sure if he still does. Your Fox 2.0’s should fit but let us know.

Bilstein > Fox everyday of the week for me. I’m waiting for them to release their universal fit zone control shocks. Going to upgrade to those and 8112’s when they are released.

 

@TwistedTLM4 are those the ones you have?

 

Mine are the Factory Race series. No issues with the hoes.

 

I ain’t got trouble with hoes either. Stay strong playa

 

2.5 Foxes fit beautifully
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3gQFCnxDWo/

 

For those of you with deavers what did you do with your e-brake brackets? Aftermarket? Custom? These don’t look good

 

Zip-tied up out of the way, all the way forward. It’s not really needed.

 

Or just leave it loose

 

The rattle was annoying AF.

 

Your truck is way quieter than mine, just the noise from inside the cab covered that. Nevermind the exhaust, tires, etc.

 

Excited that the towers showed up! Bummed that there were no stickers