Shackle Flip Kit - The Official Armor Tech Offroad Thread!

what would be a good shock for this? and if i do the rear ill do the front, ill want to keep my 886 ome coils so i would just need shocks, preferably adjustable?

 

These haha



I would get some 12" travel shocks and get either the pelfrey built or BAMF shock relocation kits. That will basically maximize you SOA setup.

 

BRADY STOP IT! I dont even know you and your spending extra money!

 

Fine... I will leave...

 

nah come back help is always good! what shocks are those?

 

Those are just some random shocks I googled... Supposedly they are 18" travel triple bypasses. Way more than like 99% of this site needs. haha


:cough cough: I think it is 30% off right now as part of Jerry's sale.
http://www.bayareametalfab.com/2nd-Gen-Shock-Relocation-Kit_p_14.html

 

I don't have any particular recommendations for what shock you should get, mostly because it really depends on what type of wheeling you're looking to do.

The bypass shocks Brady posted look like Sway Away Race Runners. We're in the works to partner with them if that tells you anything. If you're going to do shock relocation you might want to hold out a little bit longer.

 

Ooo, ninja edit. haha I saw that

 

Didn't scroll up to double check... good catch though.

 

good to know i got a wish list and research to develop as the 35" tires are comming but need to get the truck ready for the much needed flex expo is the plan but want a little more lift in the back so figure a shackle flip kit will help

 

That pic i posted is n0rth on here and he is running expos with 12" kings and the BAMF shock relocation kit, I think he has the ATO shackle flip as well but I can't recall for sure. Oh and he is stuffing 36's in there!

 

Just checked and yep, ATO shackle flip.

This pick is on factory mounted OME's shocks with Dakars I'm pretty sure.

 

thanks adam! brady pm inbound so we stop thread jacking

 

When you're ready to make the change let me know and we'll see where things are at. Snow (Salt) is coming so the truck will be back in the shop soon...

 

yup :/ stupid snow... is there anything to really take note for people that make this change?

 

I'm not entirely sure what you mean. The biggest things are the new shocks, longer brake lines, and you'll probably want to drop your bump stops down. There's info in the first post and on the product page on our site for all of that. I don't want to quote it here in case it ever needs to be updated. As for the install, get a warm garage and a buddy with a plasma cutter for the rivets. They can be done by drilling them out but the plasma is easier. As for drive-ability, in true honesty I can't tell the difference in the ride on my Tacoma on road, hauling weight or not.

 

Rivets, 8 of them, assholes.

 

How long of brake lines would you suggest? i got some extended as is but if i need longer ill have to start collecting parts!!lol

please forgive me as I am entering a new world of custom stuff... suspension is a new world for me. thus why i went ome first

 

If you already have extended rear brake lines, you should be good. A less expensive, and less messy way to extend them a lil more, is to space the bracket on the axle. They have cylindrical spacers that you can put a bolt through at the hardware store, they cost about $2, and you don't get brake fluid everywhere.

 

ahh never thought of that good advice