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Pictures of 7100s short bodies in stock mounting location

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by quetzal, Sep 30, 2015.

  1. Sep 30, 2015 at 10:55 AM
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    quetzal

    quetzal [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thinking about going this route and not mess with repositioning my rear shock mounts. Anyone want to share their pics, thoughts? Thanks
     
  2. Sep 30, 2015 at 11:37 PM
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    sk8rjess

    sk8rjess IG: @whoishack

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    I don't think i've ever heard of anyone running them i the stock location. I run mine on shock tabs welded on
     
  3. Oct 1, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    @Lumpskie is running 12" short bodies on stock mounts. Have to pop out the spherical bearings and swap in some bushings. Stole some pictures from his build.

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    IMO, stock mounts are not ideal and relocating shocks is fairly simple. I'm running 10" short bodies on a custom crossmember.

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  4. Oct 6, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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    Lumpskie

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    Toytec 16" coilovers with Tundra Bilstein 5100s, Light Racing UCAs, Alcan Leafs with Orbit Eyes, 12" Bilstein 7100 short Bodies, ARB rear locker, 33x12.5 Duratracs, CBI sliders, Bushwacker fender flares, self made front bumper, M8000, Vision X 6.7" Hi/Lo Beam HIDs, full skids, Inchworm dual case setup - 15º clocking
    Yes sir, like Squeaky said, I been running 12" short bodies in the stock locations since 2010 or so. Originally, I was going to relocate them later on. But, I've never had an issue and didn't see a reason to. (keep in mind, I'm also running 6" rear shackles so on stock shackles your results may vary)
     
  5. Oct 12, 2015 at 8:29 AM
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    orangeoutlaw

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    need to go 10" for stock location
     

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