Rear Shocks for a 4.75 inch lift

Gotcha, just making sure. Because if you didn't then I'd say slap some b110 on and call it a day.

Since you already went through the hassle of a shackle flip though, might as well take advantage of it. Have you seen the 5125? You can get a 14" shock for cheap.

http://www.davesoffroadsupply.com/Bilstein-5125-Shock-Absorber-14-Travel-25570-Valving_p_1225.html

One other thing I forgot to mention is that with a shock relocate, you're very likely to rub your tire against the shock when stuffed. A lot of people have to run wheel spacers to avoid that, unless they already have aggressively offset wheels.

 

Hm, I've never seen those bilsteins before. Looks like a viable option. And yeah I have -12 back spacing on my wheels I believe. My tires poke out of the side a good bit already.

 

They're a great cheap option. @Rattletrap66 is running those and chevy 63s and doesn't have any complaints as far as I know.

 

Love it! Ford shock towers and Bilstein 5125s 14” stroke

 

Total chaos has rear shock hoops that allow for a longer stroke shock in the stock bottom location. That may also be something worth looking into.

 

Anybody know the Ford Part Numbers for the shock towers we need? Thanks in advance!

 

from the thread
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/a-different-approach-to-rear-shock-relocation.461500/

e5tz-18183-a
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/ford-style-upper-front-shock-mount-towers-e5tz-18183-a.html



edit: you'll also need lower shock mounts for axle tube which you can get from ruff stuff

 

Thanks! I just ordered 2 @ $19.42 a pop. What a deal. But from my experience, FOMOCO parts are stamped ultra low quality steel. That's why Ford had to go Aluminum and then realized galvanic corrosion is a thing. These towers are getting stripped, cleaned and then shot peened. Then I am going to coat with zinc primer and paint with 5 coats of rustoleum. Frankenstein truck is happening!

 

funny story, i actually got the bamf kit and running 2.5 kings. I only have about 2 inches of shaft showing when its sitting normally. is there any way to gain more uptravel other than lifting the rear higher? I am thinking about re-ordering the lower mounts and welding new ones but a little lower this time.