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Just some suspension help

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by TRENTON86, Mar 11, 2015.

  1. Mar 13, 2015 at 7:15 AM
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    TRENTON86

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    If I show you a pic of my truck on flat ground would that be better?
     
  2. Mar 13, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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    No need to go down that much unless you're still high in the rear. But you pretty much can't go over 2.5" in the front unless you have a drop bracket unless you want it to ride like shit and blow CV boots
     
  3. Mar 13, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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    Probably yes. Try to get a pic of the inner CV boot also.
     
  4. Mar 13, 2015 at 7:53 AM
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    Do I need to remove my differential drop kit Ehem I lower it?
     
  5. Mar 13, 2015 at 8:55 AM
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    Might as well keep it.
     
  6. Mar 13, 2015 at 10:14 AM
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    So pretty much I just should take out the blocks, then just level the truck and it will drive nicer and be more reliable
     
  7. Mar 13, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    How much rear lift do you have
     
  8. Mar 13, 2015 at 5:43 PM
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    Dude, I had basically the same problem as you w/ my toytec shocks. I just recently discovered what I was doing wrong. Adjust the shocks back to exactly how they came and don't adjust them any tighter. They come pre set maxed out. So if you want to level your front end out just loosen the shock to match the other side don't tighten it! It will be an extremely rough ride and you will ruin steering/suspension components if you keep it adjusted tighter than it originally came. I just found out my steering rack is done basically because of how I had my shocks set.

    I wouldn't be super concerned about the blocks if you can't afford an add a leaf right now, but I would highly suggest considering getting one eventually.

    Edit: what are the rear shocks you got???? You might be over extending them and that is why it's such a rough ride in the back end.
     
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  9. Mar 14, 2015 at 11:20 AM
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    good info. Also, I have shackles in the back. They make the ride really soft, but if you're not towing heavy stuff ( I tow a small trailer with two bikes max) you should be fine. I have my blisteins set at about 2.5" and OME 881's in the front. perfect for my little single cab
     

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