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1" lift blocks in back.. new shocks needed??

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by thumpertx, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. Feb 23, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    thumpertx

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    If I add 1" or 1 1/2" blocks in the back, do I need longer shocks. I am asking because the Rough Country kit with rear 1" blocks comes with new rear shocks?
     
  2. Feb 23, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    Dr. Emmett Brown

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    You'll be fine
     
  3. Feb 23, 2019 at 5:31 PM
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    I’m running a one inch block. No issues.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    Over 2 and youll need new
     
  5. Feb 23, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    Dr. Emmett Brown

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    Technically that's debatable. Lol. I'm still deciding on rear shocks and I'm running Dakar HDs with a 3" lift in the back on regular length 5100s.
     
  6. Feb 23, 2019 at 5:37 PM
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    Well i top out with 2.5 and 5100. Id hear a clunk dropping off a speed bump
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    tcjacado

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    You need the rcd5100s for 3 to 5 inch lift. Just Going over driveways you are maxing out that shock on down travel.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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    Dr. Emmett Brown

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    You're damn right I am maxing it out. Lol
     
  9. Feb 23, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    Dr. Emmett Brown

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    I don't doubt it at all. I definitely need to decide on some rear shocks
     

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