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Upgrade Shocks/Coils for 6.5" Maxtrac

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Flinnstone, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    Flinnstone

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    Anyone have any recommendations for better rear shocks with the 6.5" Maxtrac kit on their 3rd gen?

    I currently have 5100s all the way around but Im just looking for a little better performance (Not that I really push it offroad or anything).

    I know that the rears are the extended 5100 but does anyone know of something better that will fit with the Maxtrac kit? Maybe with a resi that can handle a little better on unpaved roads here on Maui?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Taking the coil spacer out (if you used it) will help

    Doing that and adding King, ADS, FOX, Icon coilovers will give you the best ride.

    EDIT: see you are talking about the rear, sorry.
     
  3. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:37 AM
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    Flinnstone

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    Thanks and no worries! I know that is how I am going to make the front ride better, more curious with the rears though.

    Trying to figure out if there are more extended length options out there other than the 5100 extended or the Fox 2.0.
     
  4. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Could try the Bilstein 5160s

    Pretty baller setup for the budget
     
  5. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:38 AM
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    Kyitty

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    ADS says they'll do custom. Not sure what that entails though.
     
  6. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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    5160s are the only extended rears with a resi that I have found so far. Thanks for the help, Probably gonna jump on a pair of these soon if I cant find any other options.
     
  7. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:50 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Word! Looking forward to hearing how you like them.
     
  8. Sep 29, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    Smk8609

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    I'm pretty sure icon makes some 2.0 with resis that are extended
     

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