shocks to use with Dakar springs?

Hey guys I am looking for a good shock for the rear end of my Tacoma with Dakar springs. I would like to maximize rear travel and improve ride over my 5100’s. what do you all suggest. I tried a search, and there seems to be a lot of info on the Dakars, but not a whole lot on what shocks guys are running with these springs.


Current droop

 

I just ran OME N182's with my dakars....

 

Hmmm ill find the build for ya, i think he goes by Nyco, i think he has just why your looking for

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/157700-nyco-build-thread.html
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/suspension/246819-old-man-emu-gallery.html

The OME nitrocharger n182's are made to go with dakars, but if you want more travel and are willing to do extended brake lines there are better options according to nyco

 

OME Nitrochargers or any of the premium brand shocks (King, Fox, Icon). Bilstein also makes several other shocks besides the 5100s. They make a remote reservior shock that would do well with the Dakars. Try calling a place that specializes in suspension, tell them what you want, and see what they recommend. I'd start with Downsouth Motorsports, they seem to know their stuff!

 

OP i see your from the cape, i am going to do a little offroad/camping trip on the beach next summer, let me know if you have any recommendations for good spots to go, thanks

 

Same

 

It depends. The OME N186's will give you 10" of total travel, but an aftermarket (Fox) will droop more with the same amount of total travel, at the cost of losing bump-travel. You'd probably have to lengthen your bump-stops with the Fox's, too.

 

I am running Icon shocks with my Dakar leafs. GREAT ride.

https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com...coma-rear-2-5-diameter-rear-reservoir-shocks/

 

^^^I'm also running some Icon rear resi shocks, great ride as well with plenty of travel.

 

What are the dimensions? Collapsed length; extended length.

 

How do these look?
http://www.trdparts4u.com/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=-8718
or
http://www.offroadshocks.com/product/Fox-5-8-Shaft-Smooth-Body-Remote-Shocks/980-02-032.html

 

Those are the 2.0 rears.

Not sure why the part number is different than these:

http://downsouthmotorsports.com/i-8...acoma-05-up-rear-2-0-vs-reservoir-shocks.html

but you might want to call an Icon dealer and verify.

 

is the price on that fox shock for a single shock or a pair? didn't see it on the website.

 

that is the price per shock 16.1"/26.1"

my question now is that it looks like downsouth ships the fox shocks without any Nitrogen. where did those of you who have Fox shocks get them filled?

 

So I ended up going with the 2" fox 10"/travel w/ remote resies. They were just under $400 for the pair, but downsouth covered the shipping cost. So far so good, they ride a hell of a lot better than the old 5100's.