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Did I put my shocks together right?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Taco4Jaco, Nov 30, 2022.

  1. Nov 30, 2022 at 3:20 PM
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    Taco4Jaco

    Taco4Jaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I put these together myself. I didn’t see anything telling me instructions to put them on correctly when assembling the shock and coils. They look a little wonky though

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    first two are of one shock last three are of the other
     
  2. Nov 30, 2022 at 3:36 PM
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    Bishop84

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    It's just the nature of the aftermarket coil, if you compare them to the oem coil you'll see how much flatter the oem coil is.

    That said your rubber is not lined up with the studs correctly, you also want the rubber to line up with the coil end as well.

    The notches should line up with each stud.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2022 at 4:11 PM
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    Taco4Jaco

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    Thank you Bishop
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2022 at 4:16 PM
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    rtilton12

    rtilton12 Get gas and GO!

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    looks like you forgot the plastic seat piece that goes under the bottom of the springs
     
  5. Nov 30, 2022 at 5:32 PM
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    tacoman45

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    You need to rotate the rubber underneath the mounting studs. Like @Bishop84 said, your studs should line up with the notches
     

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