Rear 5100s Too Compressed?

Hey guys just got my 5100s today, put them on the back and they look too compressed? I ordered them from suspension connection which says they work for no lift to 1" lift in the rear since DSM was out of stock. They ride very well but they look too compressed? Tell me what you think..

Also will they not last as long if I leave them like this or should I get an AAL?

 

Another Yuma guy!

the shock does look pretty compressed for it being at ride height

 

Yuma FTW haha yeah thats what I thought but maybe its an excuse to get an AAL.. Lol

 

or a whole new leaf pack while your at it. Are your springs at a negative arch at this point?

 

Yeah theyre getting to the negative point already, might have to get a new pack but will it be a lot more than just getting an AAL?

 

I have All pro springs that run $400 new, but they seem to need more modification for them to work on your model year. But an Add-a-leaf will be in the $100 range.

This site has different options to choose from

 

Ill probably go with front 5100s first then save for a new pack. you think these will be okay like this? I dont want them leaking or something in a month haha

 

you should be alright if your not offroading or carrying heavy loads. but your bump stops should be protecting your shocks from bottoming out.

 

Search "Tacoma Spring refurbishing" under the suspension section. It's alot to read but if you've got the time it will proably save you a good amount of money. I'm not a wealth of knowledge but my understanding is that you can blow the shocks if you hit a speed bump or pothole too hard when they are over compressed. I would fix the rear first so you don't have to spend another $150 if those should break.

 

Im going to be offroading a few times a month probably, and will be hauling dirt bikes.

Well I'm not sure if this is how they are supposed to look or if they are over compressed. They ride great and when I push down on the back it feels firm like it should be.

Just by the look of the boot covering the shaft, how would looking at the shaft be different?

 

So I should just measure the shaft length too see if its okay?

 

measure the distance of the shaft then let us know the amount its to hard to tell with the boot on

 

Have about 4 1/2" from bump stop to frame and about 4" of shaft, maybe a little more like 4.2"

 

you actually went out in 100 degree weather to measure the shock. Ouch

I'd try to make the bump stop at least half an inch longer to be sure your shock is safe

 

Lmao yeah i did.. How exactly would i do that? Can you buy like aftermarket ones or something?

 

I had the same shocks on my rear stock leafs too and they worked but I didn't like the ride so I took them off and replaced them with stock yellow TRD Bilsteins instead. Just waiting to see if I will eventually want to lift my truck or not...if I do I already have the shocks for new leaf packs.

 

get rid of the bro lean man