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BAMF 2nd Gen and 3rd gen rear shock relocation kit.

Discussion in 'Bay Area Metal Fabrication' started by JLee, Aug 6, 2012.

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  1. May 19, 2016 at 8:22 AM
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    What's the easiest way to remove the bed?
     
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  2. May 19, 2016 at 8:27 AM
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    Unbolt it and lift?

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    Remove bed bolts, remove the rear lights and unplug by dropping the tailgate and removing the bolts there.
    If you have a rear camera youll need to unplug that and drop the filler cap as you lift the bed off. Its a 3 man job or 2 man with a forklift. There are a few more clips for wiring that youll want to remove as well.
     
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  3. May 25, 2016 at 6:08 PM
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    Cool makes it easier I don't really have anything to lift the bed up with. Has anyone tried running this setup with bypasses?
     
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  4. Jun 9, 2016 at 8:57 PM
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    what everyone using to mount the reservoirs?
     
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  5. Jun 9, 2016 at 9:02 PM
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    Ruff stuff sells some that work well and are not too expensive.
     
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  7. Jun 10, 2016 at 1:09 AM
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  8. Jun 17, 2016 at 10:58 PM
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  9. Jun 19, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    None of those you need an eye at both ends the stem shock used in the stock configuration will not work with our kit. Also you can't use a piggy back resi so they need to be located on the frame.
     
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  10. Jun 19, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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    hey @JLee i bought my towers used, is there any instructions on installation or just the 9 degree guideline? also im having a hard time finding enough space to weld the back section with out removing the bed and tips?
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    9 is just where I recommend you will need to mount them where it works best for your set up. These are builder parts so there is no installation instructions you need to cycle your suspension to find what works best for your set up. Also the only way to weld the back side is to pull the bed or at least unbolt it and tip it up.
     
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  12. Jun 20, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    gotcha! so when members say you dont need to remove the bed to install, does this just mean their only welding the front? and i imagine that would suffice, unless you feel that would not be strong enough.
     
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    You can weld the top from the front the weld does not need to be on the back side of the bracket.
     
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    ahh muchas gracias señor!
     
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    Is mostly everyone using Dakars or all pro expos? Has anyone tried an AAL and shackle flip with this kit?
     
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  16. Jul 20, 2016 at 9:45 PM
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    It will work with any leaf setup really
     
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  17. Jul 21, 2016 at 8:26 AM
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    Well since I am planning on going with a full KING 2.5 RR suspension, and removing my OME, I guess I should just go this route as well? Surely the extended length rear shocks aren't much more than the ones Id need for my Dakars as it is. I shouldn't need to swap my Dakars for All-Pro Expos should I? Would their be any benefit to swapping to the expos? It seems the expos have more leafs than my Dakars (heavy set)

    Also buying SCS wheels. probably 255/80s or I may go 285, not set yet. But I am also seeing a lot of people are getting some rub during flex, of course this varies as you can set your brackets up to however you desire, but is anyone running these with SCS wheels and getting any rub with no spacers?
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    My doors are the only stock things left besides the headlights
    With 2.5 shocks your tires will rub when flexed, expos u can tune more if your into that by removing leafs and such
     
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    So probably go 2.0s then. The Expos leafs I can upgrade at anytime I guess if I choose to. The Dakars should be fine with the 12" shocks?
     
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  20. Jul 21, 2016 at 9:35 AM
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    Yea u should be fine, just set the shocks up right
     
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