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best coil and shocks for an arb

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Huntn57, Jan 10, 2016.

  1. Jan 10, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    Huntn57

    Huntn57 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    i wanting to get an arb for my truck but have heard that it weights too much for the stock shocks. i dont want to lift my truck so what kinda shock will do me best
     
  2. Jan 10, 2016 at 1:01 PM
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    I would recommend calling ARB to find out which spring they recommend and pair it with their Nitrocharger Sport shocks.
     
  3. Jan 10, 2016 at 2:33 PM
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    Not saying you shouldnt beef the suspension but those arbs arent as heavy as you might expect. Both my trucks have them but ive never had one on stock suspension.
     
  4. Jan 10, 2016 at 5:16 PM
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    my cousin left his stock for about 10,000 miles and then the ball joints went out so idk if thats related or not
     
  5. Jan 10, 2016 at 6:49 PM
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    That is not related.
     
  6. Jan 11, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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    Deffinitely not related...
     
  7. Jan 11, 2016 at 1:17 PM
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    I run OME 883s and NitroCharger Sports. Supports my ARB and winch quite well. Spring rate is a little stiff though. You might want to look at the 882s, a little softer. 3.4 or 2.7?
     
  8. Jan 11, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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    What about the 881s, v6 with a arb?
     
  9. Jan 11, 2016 at 9:42 PM
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    Give ARB a call, they are the best source.
     

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