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Rear shock change out

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BAJAJAC, Dec 6, 2012.

  1. Dec 6, 2012 at 8:18 AM
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    BAJAJAC

    BAJAJAC [OP] Active Member

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    Is it hard to DIY rear 2008 4x4 shock replacment?:eek:
     
  2. Dec 6, 2012 at 8:21 AM
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    tacofire38

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    Easy as pie :D
     
  3. Dec 6, 2012 at 9:35 AM
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    back to bone stock.
    my contribution to the family holiday party is a pumpkin pie and a pecan pie.

    trust me..pie is more difficult. easier than pie!
     
  4. Dec 6, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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    BAJAJAC

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    Thanks Guys for helping me out!
    We drive back and forth to our house in Baja once a month to get cheaper beer & wine. [maybe some groc. also!] Tecate is cheaper here then across the border.
    Those trips hauling all that beer has mashed the rear [OEM] shocks. So insted of having to go out and under the truck in the rain I asked the best informed Tacoma dudes in the U.S.!! LOL
    Have a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to all.
    When you get time give a prayer for our TROOPS!!!
    SEMPER fI
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  5. Dec 6, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    tacofire38

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    Haha touche sir lol
     
  6. Dec 6, 2012 at 3:14 PM
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    MudFlap

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    This statement leads me to believe your leaf springs are flat, I bet your shocks are just fine. This is just a hunch ofcourse, but go look at your leafs under there and see if they have any arch left in them or are they sitting flat and kinda sagging. Anyway, just my 2 cents worth, Good Luck!
     
  7. Dec 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    BAJAJAC

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    tacofire38,
    Thanks for the response.......
    U R right they are flat! Any ideas as to a reasonable fix?
    Maybe one that I can do without a huge amont of tool?
     
  8. Dec 6, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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    leg killa

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    I need to do the same thing pretty soon. Going with a full leaf pack this time.
     

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