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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Brandon###, May 10, 2013.

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  1. May 12, 2013 at 7:21 AM
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    What if I measured both shocks fully compressed and fully extended? Would that info be helpful?
     
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  2. May 12, 2013 at 8:09 AM
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    That is the proper way to determine stroke. What *you* need to be sure of is that your shock is not limiting suspension travel in either direction. That's a quick way to destroy your shiny new equipment.
     
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  3. May 12, 2013 at 9:11 AM
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    Um, can you provide post links? A quick search for "baja vibration" doesn't turn anything up. It sounds speculative on your part.
     
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  4. May 12, 2013 at 9:31 AM
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    These trucks don't have nearly as much of a problem with vibes as forum posts would suggest.

    What they have a problem with is picky, whiny owners.

    The only legitimate vibes issues I've seen yet the front diff growl and takeoff shudder. The rest isn't related to the truck, but to multi-factorial circumstance.
     
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  5. May 12, 2013 at 9:42 AM
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    Lol I'm waiting for someone to come in here and say your lying and just got lucky with no vibes. I have even tried to find the vibes people talk about and cant on my truck. But I'm not lifted either.
     
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  6. May 12, 2013 at 9:47 AM
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    yaa I've had my truck lifted a few ways now and havn't had any vibes. The only vibes I've found are from my drive shaft not being properly balanced after going rear lt
     
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  7. May 12, 2013 at 9:57 AM
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    I am not sure what everyone means by "vibes."

    My brothers 07 FJ with 120K miles, dads 11 tundra 50K both have a slight vibe at about 45-60 mph. I am talking slight. The steering wheel shakes just a little. Once you hit 75 they go away. My truck didn't until I went wheeling. Now it does just barely, but I think it is a balance issue. I took a chunk out of one of my "beadlock style" rings on a rock. :eek: I will be ordering some extra rings for when I am not off road to keep it looking good.
     
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  8. May 12, 2013 at 10:03 AM
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    I have vibes

    Just sayin
     
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  9. May 12, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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    Are vides the steering wheel shaking?
     
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  10. May 12, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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  12. May 12, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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    no vibes with my setup either....
     
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  13. May 12, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    Seriously, where am I supposed to be feeling these vibes?
     
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  14. May 12, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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    I need to acquire the top plates and hardware for the front shocks. I sold all of my old stuff when I took off my stock suspension.

    As soon as I get it I can install the front shocks.

    Does anyone have any laying around that they'd be willing to part with?
     
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  15. May 12, 2013 at 11:20 AM
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    Can't you just use what you currently have? I used the stock parts when I did mine.
     
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  16. May 12, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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    I dunno. I think people make this shit up half the time so that they have something to talk about.
     
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  17. May 12, 2013 at 11:25 AM
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    x2 Couldn't agree more. If you got exactly what you wonted and you are happy with it, then that's what matters. The thought of not having any issues with the vsc, vib's ect. and being designed to oem spec's that in itself would be worth it to me. Thanks for your post. I myself was wondering if this kit was available . I myself would only wont to do just the front set up and go the 5100s for the rear.
     
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  18. May 12, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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    I could, but I sold all of it (like an idiot)

    FrontShocks1_b2fc0f5077d4f47f2cddf5c4198ef90f00a19294.jpg

    Now I have the Toytec stuff

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  19. May 12, 2013 at 11:59 AM
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    I have vibes
    But I'm nowhere near factory height

    I wouldn't have gone the Baja route, but its not my money. Don't see the problem with criticism and discussion though

    But I hate the fucking word "hater" so fucking much. Its the new "you're just jealous!"
     
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  20. May 12, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    Yeah. It's like no, trust me, I'm not. Either one.
     
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