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5 lug nightmare

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by chrismxpx, Jun 27, 2015.

  1. Jun 27, 2015 at 7:25 AM
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    My truck has a downey kit and the shock broke. Anyone know the spring and shock demensions so i might be able to peice it back together. Downey is out of buisness but im sure i can make the adjustable sleve work on something else. Or just getting a sspring and shock to work
     
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  2. Jun 27, 2015 at 9:37 AM
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    what is the "downey" kit? post pictures of problem please

    why cant you just put on another shock?
     
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  3. Jun 27, 2015 at 9:43 AM
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    Pull the shock and measure it, simplest way I think.
     
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  4. Jun 27, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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    Bilstein and Rancho both have guides to give you a part number based of extended length, collapsed length and mounting ends/options
     
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  6. Jun 28, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    Sorry the other side broke
     
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    Try these they are bilstien 5100s for pre taco 4x4s. They are an inch longer but might work well. My sleeve from. The The downy kit fit perfect you just need to notch the shock body for the retainer "c" clip.

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