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Suspension for Overland Build

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Naterx, Sep 15, 2023.

  1. Sep 15, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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    Naterx

    Naterx [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So here’s photos of my current suspension. Bilstein 6112’s up front and a 2 inch block in the rear with rough country N2’s I had a shop install the front suspension, and the previous owner put on the N2’s

    I’m sitting an inch low in the back, and I’m wanting to do an overland build with a roof top tent, bed rack, drawer system etc. I also want a bit of front rake. I was going to order some icon RXT’s but I’m not sure if that leaf pack is compatible with my rear shocks? I also know the 6112’s have adjustable ride height, I could try lowering that as well, but not sure if that will decrease ride quality.

    I’m a noob when it comes to suspension and I’m trying to figure out what I need.

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  2. Sep 20, 2023 at 1:45 AM
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    Dom88vent

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    All leaf packs are usable with all shocks!

    Now, you'll have to figure out how much travel you want the rear end to do. Cause the leafs will give you travel. To much travel you could break a rear shock.
    But, I don't think you would have a problem at all!
     
  3. Sep 20, 2023 at 2:18 AM
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    Strictlytoyz

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    You need to figure out how much weight you'll have over the rear axle. From there you can guage a leaf pack and proper stroke shocks for the rear. No one's really going to be able to tell you what rear shocks to run until you have the leaf pack on and take some measurements. There's too many factors. Are you sticking with oem mounting locations?

    Here's a good post for you to read through
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2nd-gen-rear-shock-options-with-lengths.584583/
     
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  4. Sep 20, 2023 at 7:13 PM
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    Naterx

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    I was planning on sticking with the oem mounting locations.
     
  5. Sep 20, 2023 at 7:26 PM
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    andrewtheadventurer

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    Icon rtx and be done
     

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