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Shackle Flip Questions

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by SexyTaco, Dec 26, 2015.

  1. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:35 AM
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    SexyTaco

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    I know I'm probably being annoying as hell and I apologize I just don't want to spend 200 bucks if I don't have to
     
  2. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:42 AM
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    no worries, if 14s would fit you'd see everyone running them for more flex. 12"s are it.
     
  3. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:45 AM
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    BAMF just had a deal Saturday for the shock relocation kits too. Scooped a kit up for the welded kit $160..it was $95 for the DIY kit IIRC
     
  4. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:52 AM
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    Awsome. I'll hop on that. 95 bucks and an 45 minutes welding sounds good to me.
     
  5. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:55 AM
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    Well the deal is over as it changes to a new one daily. You will have to wait for it to come back.
     
  6. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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    So would you do the the shackle flip and shock relocation? I'd rather order it all at once so I can have it before on before I go back to school but if I sorta need to order it a part at a time for measurements I can do that too I guess. I'll just take the farm truck
     
  7. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:01 AM
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    I would do both yes, it's literally having your cake and eating it too. haha
     
  8. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:05 AM
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    Alright then haha awsome. One more question and I'll quit. Think I'll need straps too or not?
     
  9. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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    Straps are ideal so that you aren't limiting your downtravel by your shocks. The seals and pistons aren't design to stop an axle fully dropping out. Those will come last after you get everything else in and can get measurements.
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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    This was a question I had too :spy:
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:21 AM
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  12. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:23 AM
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    Sure thing, good luck with the build. Are you looking to stay with Fox in the rear to match the front?
     
  13. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:30 AM
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    Dakars with the bamf shock relocation. No shacle flip. and that's a 35 inch tire

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:38 AM
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    In this particular picture it sure looks like the shock is mounted in the stock location?
     
  15. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:40 AM
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    Its extended for sure...welded in the stock passenger location.
     
  16. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:46 AM
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    Yea. I had the 10" with the Dakars but trying to get some more. Probably gonna sell the 10" Fox to my buddy
     
  17. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:49 AM
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    Are they DSC? If so I'd be interested as well.
     
  18. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:52 AM
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    I pulled this pic from Mademan's build thread:



    Until now all the BAMF relocations I'd seen were straight up/down vertical.
     
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  19. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:57 AM
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    In case the OP or anyone else was wondering..straight from Jerry at BAMF:

     
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  20. Dec 29, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    Jerry installed mine so they are where he wanted them.
     

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