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Rear shock extenders for 2000 Taco SR5????

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by N.NV, Dec 20, 2021.

  1. Dec 20, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    N.NV

    N.NV [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking for rear shock extenders for 2000 Taco but no luck. Does anyone know if there are any or what alternative (make/model) applications may work? TIA
     
  2. Dec 20, 2021 at 1:37 PM
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    se7enine

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    Most people just buy the correct size shock.
     
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    Why not just longer shocks for the appropriate application?
     
  4. Dec 20, 2021 at 1:54 PM
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    Got some OME Nitro sports but not sure on the full extension length so thought maybe an extender might work much as they do on a lot of the full size lifted trucks.
     
  5. Dec 20, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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    Ok, and unless you have a leaf pack that provides a lift, added with a block, and AAL, I can't imagine why you'd need extenders.

    When one side flexes, the other side compresses. By limiting compression on one side, you can limit the droop on the other by using taller bump stops.
     
  6. Dec 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    Mounting bolt to mounting bolt on the truck is 20", OME shocks full extension is 23, old leafs are flat and am adding the OME rear leafs with extra overload leaf as I carry weight, so....
     
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    The Wheeler's Super Bumps I used -

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    OME Nitrochargers are meant to be used with their leaf pack, with or without their AAL.
     
  9. Dec 20, 2021 at 2:04 PM
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    These are longer than stock shock absorber replacement :anonymous:..... they fit and function just fine.... bought them from Amazon :rofl:

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    BENEFITING FROM THAT PRIME MEMBERSHIP I SEE
     
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Definitely.....
     
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    When are we gonna hang out :burp:

    The Facebook guys are weird
     
  13. Dec 20, 2021 at 2:07 PM
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    Thought of adding the Durobumps but not 100 sure if they will keep from full extension of the shock, nice set up by the way.
     
  14. Dec 20, 2021 at 2:08 PM
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    Lol... when I decide to finish my 1 y/o project
     
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    Durobumps are definitely nice; use them both front and back and dropping off rocks and ledges sre crazy soft and cushioned -

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    Not to thread jack, but how did you like the fox 2.0s?
     
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    Loved them when I ran weight in the back; they're the universal shocks that are half to an inch longer than the pair made for Tacoma's

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    I'd pull them off and put in my Bilstein 5100s when it was time to run without the RTT and bed rack.

    Loved the flex paired with the Dakar's.
     
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  18. Dec 20, 2021 at 2:16 PM
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    That is a whole lot of yota you got going on there 02hilux!!! Bad-ass!!!
     
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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    If your asking about shock extensions building them must not an option at this time having them built would be more expensive then the correct shocks.
     
  20. Dec 20, 2021 at 2:23 PM
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    We need to do 40s n tons on my 4R :burp:
     

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