New Front Shocks For My 1978 toyota SR5 Pickup

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  1. ka6uup

    ka6uup Newbie

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    Is there a recommendation for this application?
    The front suspension is not really well designed. (Stiff but bottoms out easily)
    and the access prevents installing larger diameter shocks.
    I am inclined toward KYB but thought I should ask for further information.
    Thanks,
    Chuck
     
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    White Trash Toyotaholic

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    You can run the same 67-69 camaro spec shocks as the later models by simply clearance the hole in the lower a arm for the larger body.
     
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  4. tyrap26

    tyrap26 Enthusiast

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    ^^ this. I ran tokico. bigger shock body than kyb.
     
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    Plus theyre for a heavier car so valving should be different
     
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  6. ka6uup

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    Can you give me more details like a part number?
    Thanks,
    Chuck
     
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    Easier to google "1968 camaro front shocks"
     
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    Tokico HE3346A, or like jeta mentionned.. google is your friend.
     
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