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What was done to this suspension?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by jbandt, Sep 19, 2015.

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  1. Sep 21, 2015 at 10:13 AM
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    I stand corrected but Dakars can and do sag.
     
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  2. Sep 21, 2015 at 10:18 AM
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    I think some ranchos give lift, can't remember which ones tho'....

    And below.....
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    This OEM billy is maxed out for up travel with 2" block

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  3. Sep 21, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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    The quicklift ranchos use the 9000 series struch that gives lift
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2015 at 11:41 AM
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    Yeah I figured. My right rear shock is shot too. I've been thinking of just replacing the shocks with something cheap to hold me over until I can get the funds for a proper setup. Any suggestions?
     
    NightProwler, Sep 21, 2015
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  5. Sep 21, 2015 at 11:45 AM
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    Weren't your fabcrap shocks upside down though?? Causing the harsh ride. Those shocks can only be run with the stem up.
     
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  6. Sep 21, 2015 at 12:00 PM
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    I don't really have any except go easy on road & no off road till you purchase new/extended travel shocks. Personally I ran Bilstien 5125's, love them...
     
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  7. Sep 21, 2015 at 3:14 PM
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    Nope, stem was up
     
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  8. Sep 21, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    Are u running the 170/60 valveing or 255/70?
     
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  9. Sep 21, 2015 at 3:47 PM
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    Honestly don't remember what the V#'s were...
     
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  10. Sep 21, 2015 at 5:31 PM
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    im running the 5125s from wheelers. Their the 255/70 valving and they ride great.
     
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  11. Sep 21, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    Ah my bad, we must have talked about how they aren't to be used upside down or it will cause a harsh ride I suppose... I remember something to that effect...
     
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  12. Sep 21, 2015 at 9:04 PM
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    255/70 is the norm for the length needed for Tacomas and in my opinion is too high. Rides like a sack of bricks when the rear doesn't have a load in it.
     
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  13. Sep 22, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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    Yea thats why I opted for the 170/60. Rides very nice paired with any spring, stock or aftermarket. Even with weight in back. Truck only weighs a little over 1600 lbs in the rear
     
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  14. Sep 22, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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    How did you find 170/60 valving in the proper length? I need to swap these out.
     
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  15. Sep 22, 2015 at 7:37 AM
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  16. Sep 22, 2015 at 2:40 PM
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  17. Sep 23, 2015 at 6:30 AM
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    33-186559. 11.00" travel
     
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  18. Sep 23, 2015 at 8:44 AM
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    Damn that's a little long for my setup without adding bumpstops, I'll have to look into it some more
     
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  19. Sep 23, 2015 at 8:58 AM
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    They do sell different size of shock. What size do you need?
     
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  20. Sep 23, 2015 at 9:31 AM
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    Right now I'm running 8.0 and 8.6 travel. 5125. Are you running 5100?
     
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