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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tcBob, Sep 6, 2011.

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  1. Jul 17, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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    DoubleTake

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    Got the 5125s barely used and save some money over buying brand new 5100s. Thats the only reason.
     
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  2. Jul 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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    Good enough reason for me. So i was told u should have the 5125 with a 3" lift in the rear. Would they still perform fine if i used them with only a 2" lift??
     
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  3. Jul 17, 2012 at 8:49 AM
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    You can get them in different lengths. I was told these with the 9" of travel (24" ext, 15" compressed) would work with the 2" lift.
     
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  4. Jul 17, 2012 at 9:04 AM
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    J88logue

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    yeah i'd like rears that will work with 2 or 3"
     
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  5. Jul 17, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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    Like I said. There is no difference in the actual shocks other then length. Call DSM tell them your setup and they will hook you up
     
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  6. Jul 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM
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    What's DSM?
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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  8. Jul 17, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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    Pshht Called em, they recommended lifting the rear then measuring for an exact length. Ugh wish someone could just buy me 3" leaf packs....
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM
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    Well that is the correct way to do it. I had to buy shocks twice cause I didn't do it that way. Every truck responds different to every product.

    I drive around for a week or more with no shocks. Not that big a deal. Just keep so,e weight in the back does the same thing. Shocks only dampen the springs recoil.

    And DSM is the leading shock distributer in the nation I believe and are the foremost experts in blistein shocks
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2012 at 3:03 PM
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    I was unaware of that. Still trying to figure out a reasonable cheap way to get 3" lift in the back without going to a junk yard or buying a new pack. DSM said blocks aren't bad at all and they have no affect on the ride/performance. I know a guy on here who runs a 3" block. But there's so many combos with shackles, AALs, and blocks to get 3".
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2012 at 3:08 PM
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    I had blocks. Short term isn't horrible..long term..not so good. You'll have frowning leafs in no time.

    Honestly. Just buck up and get new leafs. Itll save you the hassle later down the road. There is a GB for Allpro leafs right now.
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM
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    Well i'll look into the GB and see how much they are - otherwise i could always do new leaf packs next year.

    EDIT: Group buy closed :(
     
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    Wish the expedition leafs fit my truck
     
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    THey aren't the same? i was told for the spandard and expedition u have to relocate ur leaf hanger?
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2012 at 7:55 PM
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    Ya they are the same. But the weight capacity of the standards is too low for my needs. The expos would be perfect. I have to relocate hangers and mounts as do all 95-97 tacos
     
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  18. Jul 17, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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    So i dont have to relocate?
     
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    Or you can get toyota pickup leaf springs
     
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  20. Jul 18, 2012 at 12:08 AM
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    Nope your all good.

    Lol ya..but those suck. Even worse the Tacoma leafs
     
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