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10" or 12" shocks cons/pros?

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by alexplb, Apr 14, 2019.

  1. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    Great work I’ve used it as a reference plenty of times.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    Completely correct. You’re reminding me why I’m not normally participating in these “go fast” threads. I don’t know this stuff. I was jus trying to share that 10” is rookie travel numbers that you can technically achieve with bolt on cheap shocks. Out of place, and not ideal for the uses that the OP has outlined, as I know that bump travel is more important than droop travel with the go-fast stuff, but I felt it was somewhat relevant.
     
  3. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    No worries! It's all application based as you mentioned. Just want to share this info for everyone to have a better understanding.
     
  4. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:20 AM
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    This. :thumbsup:
     
  5. Jun 6, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    Spoke with total chaos guys. They are running deaver HD pack. Their white 16 Tacoma has about 650 lbs
     
  6. Jun 6, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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    You’re in for a world of pain/disappointment, amigo. Since you don’t seem inclined to listen to the solid advice you nevertheless asked for... If you’re trying to bring your living room and kitchen along why would you wanna go fast? It’s gonna shake the piss out of your grapefruit Sculpins... Try riding in a dedicated go fast rig once. They’re far from “plush”...scoring points with the IG Broverland crowd and desert prerunning does not go together that easily. That’s way too much weight that’s going to break the bed, bend frame or axle housing and all said and done will bring you over the payload rating. Are you thinking about a 9” rear, with discs and upgraded axles/bearings? Boxed frame?

    If I were you I would tear all that overland shit right off my truck, buy an overland trailer and put all that junk on/in there. That way you can park it and have fun in some whoops and the tongue weight of the trailer plus gas plus yourself and other occupants, etc. should stay within the limits of a decent HD SUA setup.
     
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  7. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    You may be correct but I’m not planning on jumping anything nor did I say I’m planning on going 70 mph otherwise you’re right doing that with any weight or a camper is a suicide
     
  8. Jun 9, 2019 at 7:05 PM
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    Doesn’t look like you got any weight in it. What leaf pack did you go with ? I have a heavy girl. AF0FD847-8E11-40C5-AE36-2262CA00230F.jpg
     
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  9. Jun 9, 2019 at 7:30 PM
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    Nice proper.
     
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  10. Jun 9, 2019 at 11:32 PM
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    Someone needs to tell him he is too heavy :D
    This is inspiring hope ... well maybe just a little :anonymous:C39233A2-DBE1-4207-88E9-375CFCF62675.jpg
     
  11. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:15 AM
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    Then why are you trying to go SUA?

    Are you familiar with his build? He's not SUA. Anyone know Jims TW handle? I know he is here but it's not his social media tag.
     
  12. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:19 AM
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    I told you. There are plenty of IG guys who have a setup that’s totally impractical but still take great pics. Does that mean LT and go fast jumps are ideal with a top heavy camper setup? NO. But will people still do it and take pics? Sure! I’m not speaking for him. He can do whatever he wants and he has one of my favorite trucks, I’m just saying if you want to put a camper above your bed and do SUA and go fast - go for it. Take a few pics before you roll it.
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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    One don’t have to go fast or be too top heavy to roll it. That’s not exactly a criteria but I totally do see your point and agree it’s possible.
     
  14. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    I’m not was hoping to find him/ see wha sort of built he has. He is LT in the front looks like ?
     
  15. Jun 10, 2019 at 9:34 AM
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    TC +2" in the front and custom Alcan in the rear. His build is here, not sure what his handle here is.
     
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    As already stated Jim Bob is SOA, not SUA. You cannot find him because he deleted his account on here. I think his build is on his own personal website now. AFAIK he doesn't drive like that all the time, jumping it was was for some action photos. If you do a lot of "high speed" desert driving your truck will start to fall apart, ask me how I know.
     
  18. Jun 10, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    Good info.
     
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  19. Jun 10, 2019 at 3:01 PM
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    Jim’s weight was also a lot lower than yours in this pic. His truck is heavier with the new camper. His truck definitely lacks rear suspension, but i’ll be helping him start improving on that in two weeks. It does currently have Allan springs, but the goal is to eventually run a set of custom u402 deaver springs.

    The other thing to keep in mind is, you’re looking at a still photo. You’re not in the cab to feel the landing. Go follow trophy burro on Instagram, he’ll show you that you can do this with any vehicle.
     
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    He hasn't gone with a relocation in the rear yet has he? Last I say his truck I think it was still OE mounted shocks in the rear.
     

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