BJ Spacer Question
02-17-2008, 07:39 AM
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I clicked on the "Toyota Accessories" section and got here....
http://www.trdparts4u.com/ME-DBHG.aspx
There are lots of categories though so not sure which one you are after.
Frank
http://www.trdparts4u.com/ME-DBHG.aspx
There are lots of categories though so not sure which one you are after.
Frank
02-17-2008, 08:27 AM
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Where do you get the bumpstop extensions or whatever? Also what are the correct shocks for a 2.5" rear coil spacer lift? I was going to buy some 3"-4" rear lift shocks but now im second guessing.
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02-17-2008, 04:52 PM
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well i found some of the kits but nothing for the pick-ups just 4Runners i guess i will just have to get them from 4Crawler. what seems to be the best riding shock for the application
03-15-2008, 09:06 AM
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I'm cheap!
Whoa, hold up here. You purchased shocks in anticipation of spacers. That is good. On www.sdori.com we list shocks compatible with our spacers. You need a shock that has compressed/extended lengths of 10/15". You can go longer, but you need to stay under say 10.5" compressed. If you purchased a shock that is limiting your compression, read up travel, you have the wrong shock regardless of whether or not you run the spacers or stay stock.
Spacers increase travel, you are correct. They do this by allowing the suspension to drop 1.5" farther without limiting existing compression travel. That gives you MORE travel requiring a shock that is about 1.5" longer than stock or slightly less. Stock is typically like 9.6"/13.9" or very close.
Again, if you have purchased a shock, and if you post the part number I'll try to research it for you, that limits up travel, you have the wrong shock. Period. You need to return it and get a model that is listed on our page. Or, at least take a tape measure with you and make sure the shock is close to 10/15" dimensionally.
The component that will be damaged will almost certainly be the shock when it finally gives after you hit a sufficiently hard bump. At least lets hope it's the shock, other wise it will be the shock mount and that is harder to fix.
This is copied from our site...
Front Shock Fitment: Rancho 5167, OME #N98, ProComp ES3000 #317514, Skyjacker 8052, Doetsch Tech 3078, 8069, 9069, KYB 565084, Bilstein does not make an appropriate shock for this lift, theirs must be shimmed to fit.
I'll see if I can learn more about the Rough County shock specs.
Frank
Spacers increase travel, you are correct. They do this by allowing the suspension to drop 1.5" farther without limiting existing compression travel. That gives you MORE travel requiring a shock that is about 1.5" longer than stock or slightly less. Stock is typically like 9.6"/13.9" or very close.
Again, if you have purchased a shock, and if you post the part number I'll try to research it for you, that limits up travel, you have the wrong shock. Period. You need to return it and get a model that is listed on our page. Or, at least take a tape measure with you and make sure the shock is close to 10/15" dimensionally.
The component that will be damaged will almost certainly be the shock when it finally gives after you hit a sufficiently hard bump. At least lets hope it's the shock, other wise it will be the shock mount and that is harder to fix.
This is copied from our site...
Front Shock Fitment: Rancho 5167, OME #N98, ProComp ES3000 #317514, Skyjacker 8052, Doetsch Tech 3078, 8069, 9069, KYB 565084, Bilstein does not make an appropriate shock for this lift, theirs must be shimmed to fit.
I'll see if I can learn more about the Rough County shock specs.
Frank
03-15-2008, 09:22 AM
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.... and observant....
If I had read a little further, I would have seen that Hodgepodge79 (who helped me find my rear shocks, thank you VERY much!) also posted that front shocks for a '85-'96 Samurai will work. The Gabriel Ultra are one step up from the Pro Guard and feel real comfy from the one day of street driving I've had since installing them. I'll pick up a set of Samurai shocks when I order my BJ spacers from Frank. Maybe next paycheck if I can put off a house project 'til later.
Thanks again Hodge!!!
Thanks again Hodge!!!
03-15-2008, 11:42 AM
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Those are the ones I ordered and they fit fine. The UCA is the same on the trucks and the runners.
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