shocks for rear? slammed!

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  1. thatsojdmhilux

    thatsojdmhilux Newbie

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    I have a 74' hilux slammed. The rear was dropped 5" and the stock shocks bottom out before it hits the bump stop. Insanely uncomfortable. Was wondering what shocks should I run that wont rape me for my money.

    Also I had strippe the bolts that hold in my front shock to the lower control arm. Easy fix suggestions? I paid 150 $ for front shocks and cant mount them :'(. Would it be better off just getting used 77 control arm?
     
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    TRUCK ACTION Grand Toyotaholic

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    Go to Doetsch's spec page to see there sizes than find a shock to match!
    Other companies have these spec pages also!

    I've been running Doetsch's for 12 years no problems!!:cool:
     
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    Thanks bro ! Really helped
     
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    The last time I was over at Galants truck yard in Oceanside, I saw a couple of those gen trucks there. You probably will find it there if you go the replacement route
     
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    Alright thank you. The junk yard in chula vista usually has alot of them but the time I need parts not a single one is there just my luck:verdict_in::duh:
     

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