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1st Gen and Rear King Shock questions

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Taco Addiction, Sep 24, 2017.

  1. Sep 24, 2017 at 6:47 AM
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    Taco Addiction

    Taco Addiction [OP] We found Jimmy

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    I have a 2004 Tacoma TRD with King coil overs up front. Love them. Adding in TC UCAs shortly.

    There seems to be a couple options for rear Kings for the 04 Tacoma. Currently I have Bilstein rears and want to swap out for Kings but want to understand my options: King Rears with resi, Piggyback style or Smoothie emulsion.

    I currently have an ICON AAL giving me approx. 2" lift in the rear. I see some disclaimers around 0-1" lift for some shocks and my research has been a bit thin in this area; my eyes are starting cross like they did for my front Kings. lol.

    1. Can I run just the emulsion rear shocks on my 04 Tacoma with a 2" lift? Are these meant to be run by themselves or custom set up? Would rather keep this simple if possible.

    2. Piggyback: will these fit a 2" lifted Tacoma without shock relocation? Any advantages vs. running the separate resi?

    3. Resi: will these fit a 2" lifted Tacoma without shock relocation?

    4. Any other guidance or feedback is welcome.



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  2. Oct 7, 2017 at 6:41 AM
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    Watch out for the 3 different variations of the same SKU for the rears with reservoirs. I bought mine through Wheeler's and it looks different than the stock photo. The shop I had installing it said the ones provided don't bolt right in without a shock relocation kit. Top photo is what's on Kings website, second photo on the left was the stock photo i looked at, and second photo on the right is what I got (and what comes up if you look up the SKU).

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  3. Oct 7, 2017 at 7:34 AM
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    Taco Addiction

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    Thanks TJ. After a bunch or research, I am finding that out pretty quick too, appreciate your note confirming same.

    I ordered smoothies through Summit and they are 3 months out...ridiculous.

    I gave up and ordered Fox performance shocks through Headstrong as they are progressive-valved like my Kings up front. Not interested in relocating shock mounts.
     

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