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Front shock help

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Jacked05, Feb 5, 2014.

  1. Feb 5, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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    Jacked05

    Jacked05 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I have a 05 TRD Sport, it's got a 6" fab tech lift. My question is this, I'm still using factory front shocks with the spacer mounted above them to a lot for lift. Typically it rides like hell, I'm wanting to upgrade and do without the spacer and get a shock the correct length. My PC went to hell and my phones ancient so it makes searching difficult so I apologize in advance if there are multiple threads on this. Any help, suggestions I greatly appreciate.
     
  2. Feb 5, 2014 at 8:51 PM
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    You will need to remove the drop bracket and do a ton of work to get it back to a 3 inch lift. The shocks I would recommend for a good ride would be either fox, icon, king, bilstein if you are on a budget or OME coils and springs.
     
  3. Feb 18, 2014 at 11:25 AM
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    So i cant add some 5100's and retain the 6" lift? I didnt think it would be that complicated.
     
  4. Feb 18, 2014 at 11:29 AM
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    Even if you add bilstein 5100 shocks it really won't help the ride. Only removing the lift will improve your ride.
     
  5. Feb 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM
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    Anything is better than what I have, It still has factory shocks. They have never been changed, and they are wore slap out. Im just looking for the best upgrade for the money, I cant ditch the lift for the fact I just purchased some trail grappler 35's about a month ago. I just thought ditching the block on top of the coilover I would get more travel. Iv been lookin for coilovers for a 6inch lift without much luck
     

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