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Old Man Emu springs need new shock?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by MadMedic35, May 12, 2015.

  1. May 12, 2015 at 6:36 PM
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    MadMedic35

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    I have a broke driver side spring pack on my 2009. I had a 1.5" AAL from Toytec I am going to buy a set of Old Man Emu's. I noticed it says I need longer shocks to handle the lift. I am running Fox 2.0 Performance Series IFP in the rear. Are these good or do I need something else?
     
  2. May 12, 2015 at 8:15 PM
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    I now know I need new shocks to account for the lift. I am partial to Fox. Any recommendations?
     
  3. May 12, 2015 at 8:19 PM
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    Couldn't you use the same shocks just a little longer one?
     
  4. May 12, 2015 at 8:31 PM
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    Fox says the shocks are good for 0-1" lift. The Old Man Emu leafs give like 2.75" I've read. I've had a bad truck week and this tops it.
     
  5. May 12, 2015 at 8:36 PM
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    Correct, I'm running the Dakar springs. I'm saying couldn't you just get the same shock that you have (Fox 2.0) in a longer travel version of it to fit the increased travel?
     
  6. May 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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  7. May 12, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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    If you want to stay with fox get the ones that are good for 3-5" of lift, then you won't over extend them at all.
     
  8. May 12, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    Good idea. Same price too. Thanks
     

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