Quick question with the Deaver j66

So I just bought the Deaver j66 and I am trying to find the right shock, i basically don’t have anything in my bed, I run a soft topper, and then if I have camping supplies it’s nothing more then 200 pounds, and I tow nothing. So I know up front for my coil overs I’m planning on spending the money and getting fox 2.5’s or something like that. My question is, do you guys have a suggestion for my rear shock and should I go with the higher end? I daily drive on the road mainly, and just do trail riding like just getting to my camp ground, or finding a spot so I’m not pushing it to the limit. It’s a 2006 double cab. I saw some posts about it on here but didn’t get a clear answer, so if you guys have a similar set up or if you have suggestions like running the fox 2.5 rear shocks or just getting basic 2.0’s that would help a lot!

 

I think re-valved Fox 2.0" shocks in the back would be more than adequate for what you're doing with the truck. I have custom Alcan springs that are similar to the J66 Deavers and my AccuTune valved Fox 2.0" work really well with them. The J66 springs are soft enough that a good bump stop will be required. In the front I would definitely recommend the 2.5" over the 2.0".

 

So on accutune for the front coil overs it says if you’re running the 2.5’s you need a new UCA is that true? Not sure if your running those but just curious

 

Yes and no. UCA are needed for alignment if the coilovers are adjusted to give lift. Out of the box most coilovers are set to give approximately 2.5" lift. If they are adjusted for little to no lift then UCA are not needed. Doesn't matter if it is a 2.5", 2.0" or any other shock, if it is giving 2.5" lift then UCA are strongly recommended to get a proper alignment and good driving characteristics.

The info above is assuming you're using standard length coilovers. If you get the extended length version then new UCA would be required otherwise there is clearance issues between the stock UCA and coilover at full extension.

 

Ah I see, sweet I think I should be good because I really don’t plan on any lift at all, maybe and inch at most. Thanks for the help

 

x2 with tuned Fox 2.0 RR rear shock. Great option for what you described.

UCA is important for lift more than 2", also important for extended travel coilovers. Example, just bc you only get 2" of lift with the longer shock, full droop you may hit the shock on the UCA.

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