Looking at some used shocks, and want some advise....

So, I am looking at buying a set of SAW's (56000-108, 8" travel). I was under the impression that this was the appropriate shock for a mid travel set up, but am now having doubts......Any clarification would be great. I have been through the posts, and not found anything definative on what shock travel is appropriate for a mid travel, and most MFG's are not too open with their spec's/dimensions.........

 

Forgot to mention, they would be going on a 1999 SR5 EX cab 4x4....

 

Not sure on the exact size OE is but its closer to a 6in shock not a 8in. With a 8in you'll new new lowers to fit that size shock. Most guys who are LT run a 8in shock

 

Thank you. I wasn't sure if a mid travel with uniball UCA's was 6.5" or 8" of travel. I have also seen some people calling mid travels long travels, which adds to the confusion. Any idea what travel length a mid travel extended travel shock is?

 

the mid travel shocks are usually OE style and bolt right in, SAW, FOX, King, Icon etc make them. Saw also makes generic sized shocks.

there should be more to that part number.

Check this out;
http://swayaway.net/joomla/images/saw_catalog_part1.pdf

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...itting-non-oe-sway-way-coilovers-oem-use.html

Here are most of your answers. I used 2.0's but theory is the same for 2.5's.