Shocks!

Discussion in 'Suspension/Chassis' started by Frinzo, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. Beefed Taco

    Beefed Taco Addict

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    Ball joint flip and blocks won't affect the length of the shocks on the Toyota trucks. So if those 2 methods have been used to lower, then you need stock length shocks. If you use drop torsions or drop leafs, then you could use shorter shocks, but probably get away with stock length if you check to see how much rod is left at full compression. Put a zip tie on it and go for a drive. I still prefer KYB Monomax. (when I'm not installing QA1 coil overs) :evil:
     

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  2. oahu grown

    oahu grown Toyotaholic

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    Beefed taco, i heard some mean things about those. Also heard the price is reasonable.

    You figured out a way to put those on a toyota yet.
    Edit: Nevermind i see the IRS in the pic you posted.
     
  3. Dgerfan55

    Dgerfan55 Grand Toyotaholic

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    Would it hurt anything if you put drop shocks on a truck that has blocks and torisons and bj flip done?
     
  4. o.d.

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    so the camaro qa1 coilover can fit in the front? with some mods of course. anyone look into that?
     
  5. lowplz

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    my bad for the noob question but is it possible to put coilovers on old 87 truck?
     
  6. planemos

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    coilovers on an 87 would be a lot of work. the upper shock mount is designed for a small diameter shock. you would have to find a coilover that fits in between the control arms and doesn't rub throughout the travel. lots of welding and measuring. And basically would be redesigning the whole suspension.

    That pic a few post back is not irs.

    Does anyone know the travel of a RE6 Slam bag?
     
  7. natedogestyle

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    +1 for monomax

    I got them CHEAP from octaneautosupply on ebay
    very happy about how they perform with 3" blocks, BJ flip and a bit of torsion crank - I will be adding custom BJ spacers soon to reduce my torsion crank and improve handling
     
  8. LeTortoise

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    I wanted to let u guys know that 97-2004 Dakota and 99-03 Durango front shocks will fit perfectly with no mods and they're 1"-1.5" shorter than the Toyota shocks! U might already know but just figured I'd throw it out there.
     
  9. Crosaga

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    You got the part # on the shocks? I have the same setup and having trouble finding the rite size
     

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