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Stiff shocks in Rear will I gain anything?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by toyhunta, Oct 17, 2009.

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Oct 17, 2009 at 11:10 AM

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I have 75000 miles on my 03 tacoma. I recently bought a side by side atv, it weighs 1400 pounds. I have been towing it quite often, an noticed my rear end sags quite a bit. Would i gain anything by putting new shocks on the rear of my tacoma.

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would probably help the ride quality some.. but its not gonna make it sit any higher loaded or unloaded... springs determine the ride height....

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