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Rear Shocks

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rebelcon, Sep 20, 2018.

  1. Sep 20, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    I just recently installed a 3 inch leveling kit with a 2 inch block on the rear. I've noticed that the bed will bottom out when going over a large bump like a speed bump. Is there anyone here that has done the same setup and can give me advice on some rear shocks that will correct this issue?

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    $310 FOX 2.0 Performance Series Smooth Body Reservoir Shock - 985-24-118
    https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/fox-r...eservoir-shock-985-24-118/_/R-BKTK-985-24-118

    This is what I run in the rear and I'm very happy with them.

    You may be able to get away with some cheap 5100 bils, but I see conflicting height figures for that shock. (Some say 1 inch some say 2)

    $110 Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Absorber - 24-186728
    https://www.4wheelparts.com/p/bilstein-5100-series-shock-absorber-24-186728/_/R-BBGL-24-186728

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  3. Sep 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM
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    OregontoBajaCA

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    The 5100’s are for 0” to 1” lift.
    While the 5100’s provide a firmer and more controlled ride and handling, I’m still bottoming out on large bump, and it only gets worse as the already sagging stock leafs continue to further sag as they get older.


    Stock springs with 1/2 inch block:

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  4. Sep 20, 2018 at 10:44 AM
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    New leaf pack. ARB Dakars or Deaver add a leaf
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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  6. Sep 29, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    Thanks for the info. I went with a pair of shock extenders for now but will eventually get the fox shocks.
     
    Rebelcon, Sep 29, 2018
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    Or you can go with the rcd5100's they are the extended length meant for a 3 to 5 inch lift... I was on a 4 inch lift and will get back to it soon after a few repairs.
     
    tcjacado, Sep 29, 2018
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  8. Jul 20, 2019 at 2:22 PM
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    J_Gretz

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    What leafs do you have? I have dakar leafs on order and am shopping for rear shocks to go with them. After reading a few posts, sounds like the dakars give more flex than some shocks can handle. I was looking at the
    $259 Fox 985-24-117 Reservoir Shock CD Adjuster
    Fox 985-24-117, due to the 9.6" of travel.
     
    J_Gretz, Jul 20, 2019
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  9. Aug 12, 2019 at 11:17 AM
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    I was running DAKARs after I got the Fox shocks. Definitely more flex than stock. Way less sag too.
     
    Dirty Harry, Aug 12, 2019
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Products Discussed in

Fox 985-24-117 Reservoir Shock CD Adjuster
$258.76
Bilstein 5100 Series Shock Absorber - 24-186728
$110.00
FOX 2.0 Performance Series Smooth Body Reservoir Shock - 985-24-118
$309.95
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