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Finally some bolt-on shock brackets for U-Bolt flip

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dick4x4, Jun 3, 2013.

  1. Jun 6, 2013 at 9:37 AM
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    wolfgang123

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    its cool, but i don't really get it. lower shock tabs go for like $20 pre-fab...at $180 bucks id rather buy frame plates.

    Any way to get the price lower?
     
  2. Jun 6, 2013 at 12:50 PM
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    I think the 10" 5125 and the 12" 7100 short bodies have almost the same compressed length. So, they're an easy swap, if the time comes.
     
  3. Jun 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM
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    I think his idea relates to the fact that his part is bolt on and reversible. Most lower shock tabs are weld on.
     
  4. Jun 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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    I understand that much i guess. Still 2 minutes with a grinder and my shock tabs are removable. not trying to be an ass. Defiantly cool just expensive for what its replacing.
     
  5. Jun 8, 2013 at 6:13 AM
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    No it's ok, I understand your position and respect it. Also I'm not trying to convince people that my brackets are a cheap alternative. I'm just saying they will be available for those who prefer that route. It's like choosing a set of tires at 1200$ instead of 800$ for the same size because you prefer one model/brand versus the other.

    There is always more than one road to reach the same location. That doesn't mean one of them is not good. I'm just offering a different road to those already existing.
     
  6. Jun 11, 2013 at 10:30 AM
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    I understand, shit more power to you dude looks like you did your homework and designed a pretty cool and different alternative option to the standard u-bolt filp

    :cheers:
     
  7. Jun 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM
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    Thanks a lot for theses good words dude! :)
     
  8. Jun 12, 2013 at 5:31 PM
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    Good work! I wish these had been out when I installed the u-bolt flip kit on my 86 4Runner....
     
  9. Jul 6, 2013 at 6:24 AM
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    I just reveived the first prodution run. They are pretty nice.

    I'm gonna have 5 pairs of them. Now that I have all my final cost I'm gonna try to make something for the price but it's gonna be hard to go lower than what been told previously.

    I'm just waiting for the shipping boxes to be ready to know exactly the package size to get the better price possible.

    I'm gonna put an ebay link on my facebook page as soon they are ready! :)

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  10. Jul 9, 2013 at 1:26 PM
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    Neat idea OP.
     
  11. Jul 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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  12. Jul 15, 2013 at 8:20 AM
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    Ok folks, the link to the ebay listing has been added to the facebook page that you see in my sig.

    I've tried to do something with the price but ended with a shipping price more expensive than expected at first. Seems that strong components have a price attached to them.

    Thanks! :)
     
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  13. Jul 27, 2013 at 6:32 AM
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