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/ \ shock tower? Help please

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by SilverlineShockService, Aug 3, 2015.

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  1. Aug 3, 2015 at 9:35 PM
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    looking to find someone who builds a shock tower like that.
    i know thses guys below in the picture make it but they wont reply to me.
    i know ive seen the already made on a page but i cant remember who had them

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  2. Aug 3, 2015 at 9:46 PM
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    isnt trailgear in your town? they might make one.
    i made my own for my truck
     
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  3. Aug 3, 2015 at 9:51 PM
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    do you have pictures? my truck has i to but i dont like the location and how the shock mount. the way want it is just like above how the shocks have the rod end bolt going in towards the axle. seems may more efficient that way.
     
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  4. Aug 3, 2015 at 9:52 PM
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    plus my shocks are | | not / \
     
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  5. Aug 3, 2015 at 10:33 PM
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  6. Aug 3, 2015 at 10:40 PM
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    If you were closer I would build you one, but their are tons of reputable shops down your way. Should be an easy task
     
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  7. Aug 3, 2015 at 10:42 PM
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    DUDE! thats exactly what i want to do! where did you get the lower mounts because ive been looking everywhere for mounts like that
    also how does it ride?? because mine rides like a tank lol
     
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  8. Aug 3, 2015 at 10:43 PM
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    how far of a drive is it from me to you? im in hemet
     
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  9. Aug 3, 2015 at 10:46 PM
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    well it says 2 hours from you thats not bad ill bring beer lol how much would you charge?
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2015 at 10:47 PM
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    Fyi i have a rear axle with e locker im putting on this is why im doing this
     
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  11. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:04 PM
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    Just the top crossmember or top crossmember with axle mounts as well?
     
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  12. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:06 PM
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    mounts on cross member and mounts on axel
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:08 PM
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  15. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:13 PM
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    ill let you know
     
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  16. Aug 3, 2015 at 11:13 PM
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  17. Aug 4, 2015 at 7:39 AM
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    the lower mounts i used are from ruffstuff offroad. super beefy
     
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  18. Aug 4, 2015 at 9:05 PM
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  19. Aug 4, 2015 at 9:23 PM
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    yep, those are them
     
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  20. Aug 4, 2015 at 9:24 PM
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    did you have a problem getting to the nut on the shock bolt? seems like the axle would get in the way
     
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