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moving shock mounts on first gen

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Hermit, Jul 25, 2010.

  1. Jul 25, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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    Hermit

    Hermit [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Wanted to discuss moving my rear shock mounts - but I don't want to pester DSM - they are busy enough (I am getting my CO's and rr shocks from them).

    Im building a mid-travel set up that emphasizes heavy haul, long distance four wheeling (sort of poor mans expeditioning).

    Anyway, the new Deaver custom rear springs will give 2" of lift and be a bit stiff. I'm installing a U-bolt flip kit, with integrated soft Timbrens.The flip kit requires moving the shock mounts.

    Things I'm thinking might be true:
    1 - Im guessing the travel won't be changed all that much since the leaf springs are stock length? basically true?
    2 - If the truck sits 2 to 2.5" taller then I would be able to maintain the "engineered" operation by simply rotating the mounts around the axle tubes, so the new mounts are located 2" higher than stock? about right?
    3 - Im thinking the Toyota engineering is good, so trying to keep the suspension arrangement close to stock is a good idea? Aye?

    Anybody have experience to suggest that I can relocate the mounts to "improve" how the suspension works? Hoping to use the Fox adjustable rr shocks, if there is a length that maximizes what travel I have available (expect I'll do the measure real travel of new springs - "then" buy shocks after method).

    Just wondering if my thinking is lining up with people's experience? Really just wanting to chat a bit about suspension mods.

    thanks... Don
     

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