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Rear Shock relocation thread

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Box Rocket, Feb 5, 2013.

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  1. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:20 AM
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    Shit I guess I shoulda looked closer at the pictures to see it was for a sas
     
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  2. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    They do come unwelded so I'm sure you can make it work. Also you have to think about your bump mounts. They might interfere.
     
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  3. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:24 AM
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    That's what I'm thinking. I'm just trying to eliminate my bed cage to get my bed back. And can't see spending 300 dollars on other companys kits. Plus I'm going to a tundra axle so I'm pretty sure I'll be able to fit shocks outside the frame rail.
     
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  4. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:31 AM
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    BAMF's are cheaper than that. Only $126 and guaranteed to fit.
     
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  5. Apr 8, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    That is for a 2nd gen I have a 1st gen.
     
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  6. Apr 9, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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    Cheaper than solo or TC for sure, but they also look too tall.

    Ruff Stuff has for shock towers I heard people mentioning they want to try for stupid cheap, but I would imagine they would need a ton of gusseting for a mid-long travel application:

    https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/catalog/Shock-Towers.html
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    What would be the optimal shock length to purchase if your running a SUA conversion with relocation mounts?
     
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  8. May 2, 2018 at 10:02 AM
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    I have some inquiries. This seems like a good place to ask.
    I currently have
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    Archive garage shackle flip with 4" shackle installed and 5" shackle available to install
    Sumo super springs (black, rated for a tundra)
    Wheeler's Ubolt flip
    Wheeler's extended ss brake lines
    1" spacer on leaf pack
    1 1/4" spacer on frame for bump stop (hockey puck)
    I have full travel on the shocks 29.82"extended 17.49 collapsed with 3/4" to spare in compression.


    Id like to get rid of the spacers and install Chevy 63"s as it seems I'm almost set up for them.

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    Obviously if I'm eliminating the spacers I'll need to move the shock mount height. Problem I'm seeing it that most if the kits are meant for side mounted bolts. Where the stock style have a top mounted bolt. Anyone know of a kit where I'd can get a straight weld on shock tower for factory style shocks? Also what do you guys think of the set up I'm thinking of doing, any latent issues?
    Info/links/advice appreciated.
     
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  9. May 18, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    Hey guys, I have a 95.5 tacoma and am looking to do a shock relocation. Who makes a kit nowadays? BAMF is no longer manufacturing.
     
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  10. May 18, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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  11. Jun 25, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    BAMF rear shock relocation with 12 kings and adjusters

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  12. Sep 30, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    What relocation kit are you specifically talking about?
     
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  13. Sep 30, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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  14. Sep 30, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    thats what i was wondering, 100 bucks seems super cheap for that kit minus some bolts and straps. also being that i bent and welded my own kit, its well below my skill set, thanks lol
     
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  15. Sep 30, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    Gotta be just the lower shocks mounts maybe. Otherwise yea thats a good deal
     
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  16. Sep 30, 2018 at 9:13 PM
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    no idea, he deleted his rant lol.
     
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  17. Sep 30, 2018 at 9:39 PM
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    Well you post was very vague and you have your PMs turned off.

    Was it TC lower shock mounts? Was it the TC shock relocation for the 2nd gen? Was it the TC shock relocation for the 1st gen?
     
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  18. Sep 30, 2018 at 9:51 PM
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    My relocation. 1.5” DOM and Fox 2.5x12” with DSC. 172A65AB-2198-4B24-893D-8534D180B3DF.jpgEDEDAB03-5AE0-4401-B162-82263774D4AF.jpg4501ED9A-4637-425D-9981-D49D19ACB26C.jpg
     
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    So why couldn’t you use the TC shock hoops? Is there any angle to your shock?
     
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  20. Oct 1, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    So what are you cycling bump to droop? You’re using 10” shocks?

    Did the hood ever sell?
     
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