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Rear Shock Question

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by YotaGangYotaGang, Sep 20, 2022.

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  1. Sep 20, 2022 at 4:41 PM
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    YotaGangYotaGang [OP] PreRunners are wannabe 4x4’s

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    A rtt i never use and 30 light bars
    Does someone know where I can buy a plate or a kit where the rear shock mount can be a little higher, thank you

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    You’d probably have to do the math and make sure the new location’s geometry works with whatever shocks you have or plan to run. Otherwise you’re eliminating bump travel unless you’ve compensated by relocating the top mount as well.
     
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  4. Sep 20, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    YotaGangYotaGang [OP] PreRunners are wannabe 4x4’s

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    The strut is stretched out as far as possible cus of the leafs, I want about 1”-1.5” more up for the strut can dampen
     
  5. Sep 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM
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    YotaGangYotaGang [OP] PreRunners are wannabe 4x4’s

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    i was thinking of cutting off the female end of the bracket and making an L shape and moving it up
     
  6. Sep 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM
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    This is because those King shocks are meant as OEM replacements.

    I had shared this information with you prior to your purchase; unless you go custom King, or go with a different brand, off the shelf King rear shocks are too short for any real lift.
     
  7. Sep 20, 2022 at 6:30 PM
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    Eaton Truetac limited slip Bilstein 5100s struts set at 2” 5100s shocks Torch add a leaf B&M short throw shifter Hella h4 headlights Warn front hitch Curt rear hitch Sony DSX-GS900 Deck Custic 1000watt amp Alumpro 10” sub Lund Steel Gullwing tool box Broadway rearview mirror Weather tech window deflectors
    What if you got a u bolt flip kit?
     
  8. Sep 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM
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    YotaGangYotaGang [OP] PreRunners are wannabe 4x4’s

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    yeah thts another option, you recommend one?
     
  9. Sep 20, 2022 at 6:39 PM
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    Honestly nope. I’d just throw a couple bags of sand in the back of the bed.
     
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    That's not the answer he's looking for.... LOL. He don't like being TOLD
     
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    ima just remove another leaf and relocate the shock mount
     
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    Point being, you're given factual information and brush it off many times over.

    It's comical at this point really.

    Oh and, those Kings are short. :burp:
     
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    So these shocks? Huh, took 3 minutes to find the 3 sizes. OEM, Ext 1 and Ext 2.
     
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