what shocks for LC/Tundra lift?
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what shocks for LC/Tundra lift?
I know OME, just seeing if there is anything else, they are quite pricey. I have recently purchased Tundra and LC coils, so need to get new shocks. I was looking at the Sonoran Steel lift and they are using Tokico shocks for a 4runner or Taco. Any suggestions????? thanks
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i have searched and read alot of posts. most people seem to be using OME, just thinking there was an alternative.
Might want to PM Andy (Bamachem) for other possible combos.
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You'll most likely want to use stock Toyota LC shocks with the LC springs. They're the correct longer length and will exactly match the articulation of your LC springs. The parts number is: 48531-69486. They're cheap too, $54.20 per pair from Toyotapartssales.com. BTW: they're stock Tokico black. Hope that helps!
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thanks alot for the info, i appreciate it. so if I get those black Tokicos for the LC coils, should i look for shocks that are for a Tundra? thanks again
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Originally Posted by rocket
yeah, search and read a lot.
Get the same shocks that S.S. offers or Bilstiens. You don't want OME with those springs.
Get the same shocks that S.S. offers or Bilstiens. You don't want OME with those springs.
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sorry, i should have been more specific. According to Steve, front OME shocks are bad news. Understandably so, they are fine for the rear.
Originally Posted by sschaefer3
Well I know why everyone is pulling apart axles with the longer Old Man Emu front shocks.
Droop of the arms on a 100% stock TRD Tacoma with the longer TRD shocks is 15 degrees. Droop on this 4RUnner which has the limiting straps set more conservative that I did on mine is at 24 degrees.
Well DUH. That too much droop. I would say 20 max, if Toyota's engineers went 15 on the TRD and I would imagine the stock 4Runner shocks go 10 degrees.
IFS does not kill parts, too much droop does.
Droop of the arms on a 100% stock TRD Tacoma with the longer TRD shocks is 15 degrees. Droop on this 4RUnner which has the limiting straps set more conservative that I did on mine is at 24 degrees.
Well DUH. That too much droop. I would say 20 max, if Toyota's engineers went 15 on the TRD and I would imagine the stock 4Runner shocks go 10 degrees.
IFS does not kill parts, too much droop does.
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Heh, which explains why it was such a pita to get those shocks (OME) installed in the first place. Oh well, guess I got the limiting straps for the time being.
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Originally Posted by rocket
sorry, i should have been more specific. According to Steve, front OME shocks are bad news. Understandably so, they are fine for the rear.
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Originally Posted by strap22
Thank you for clarifying that. I just wanted to make sure he didn't think OME's sucked. Thanks...........
Front shock length is very critical. Also you can't just "throw" FZJ-80 shocks on a 4Runner and expect them to work. The compressed length is too long you will squish the guts out from over compression and there are a slew of other issues that our kit addresses for the added droop. which is signifigant.
ARB/OME makes nice stuff. They just re-used Prado stuff for the 96-02 4Runner, which is OK, but not ideal. Although the studs on the upper rear N86 shocks do break off on alot of people. All of whom have no Trac/PanHard correction. Which is more than likely the culprit not the shock.
Our FJ-62 has all OME stuff, 2K worth. My 3rd Gen SAS's have OME rear shackles, main eye center pins & OME FJ steering stabalizers. They have good stuff and I use it if applicable.
I do however think Alcan and Deaver have the leafs down better.
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