King Rear Shocks

I considered Deavers but without knowing how much I was going to carry and how often, I went with Dakars.

Tons of people love their Deaver leaf pack, but I was advised to stay away from them if I was going to carry a full combat load -



As you can see, I still have a tiny bit of rake left.

 

Yeah from what I've heard Deavers are stock load rated springs (maybe even lighter)...good for a nice plush ride but not for carrying much weight

 

Nope haha relocation will happen, just not anytime soon haha

 

the circle he's making with his hand makes that meme even better lmao

 

Did you just change your quote under your name haha

 

I did that a few weeks ago lol

 

Are those foam or rubber bump stops? I should probably get those too.

Now going down a rabbit hole. I asked several different places/people about needing limiting straps up front when I install the extended king 2.5's, to protect the cvs, brand new tie rods I just put on, etc. They say the coilovers are built with a stop or something to protect everything at full droop (I have a diff drop too).


I didn't realize those King rear shocks are meant for stock ride height, but I like the idea of something like that, what would be another King rear shock option? I'm definitely not doing the shock relocation - requires welding on the frame, just one of those things where I draw a line in the sand.

With the deavers, I am still curious about load/weight limit in the bed. I still want to be able to carry stuff, but not gonna have a bed full of sand or something. Also pull a trailer when I move, most likely 6x12 with my street bike and dirtbike in the back.

 

Yea I was told recently that basically just to put 100-200lbs of weight in the back to soften the ARB springs if I'm going to offroad...

 

Then do that in the 3rd gen section...

 

Only quoting to answer the first question you asked; they're Superbumps bump stops from Wheeler's.

 

Been awhile since I've seen you in a suspension thread

 

They say stock to 1.5" lift, so guess they wouldn't work with the ARB then but maybe the deavers?

 

Those are the same exact shocks you posted about in the beginning of the thread.

 

Can you provide the part numbers for the Bilsteins and Fox shock you used?

 

For the Fox shocks, the part number was - Fox 985-24-004

I used the same number on both sides; keep in mind you'll need to replace the bushing as well since the one pressed in there is meant for a different vehicle.

For the Bilstein shocks, part numbers were - BE5-D559 and BE5-D560

These are slightly longer than another variant Bilstein offers for our trucks which use part numbers -

$112 33-247724 Bilstein Qc55T 1" X 1" Male Coupling

33-247724 and

$105 33-247717 Bilstein 5100 Series 96-04 Toyota Tacoma Rear Right 46mm Monotube Shock Absorber (33-247717)

33-247717

 

Now that you aren't using the foxs, can you please sell me them I don't care if ones blown I'd rebuild em both anyhow!

 

Depending where you are, sure.

I say that because the only reason why I haven't sent my shocks out is due to shipping, and time.

I can get it covered under warranty, considering it seems that the seal went bad on the one that blew.

Never abused and took the right steps to protecting them with extended bump stops.

 

pm sent!