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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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this is one of those trucks you seee and wish it was yours. looks awesome
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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this is one of those trucks you seee and wish it was yours. looks awesome
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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your shocks are on upside down, they should work a lot better if you flip them around.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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your shocks are on upside down, they should work a lot better if you flip them around.
the fronts only go on one way, i thought it was weird also.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 03:10 PM
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your shocks are on upside down, they should work a lot better if you flip them around.
Are they really? Mine are the same way. Hmmm.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Looks real good man. it looks like your rear shackle angle is way off.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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What size tires are you running?
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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What size tires are you running?
33x12.50x15 ,will probably go to a 31/10.50,more user friendly.
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Old Sep 26, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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I think I just had a stroke....
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:57 PM
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your shocks are on upside down, they should work a lot better if you flip them around.
upon further review,fronts were correct rears were upside down!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cman1
upon further review,fronts were correct rears were upside down!
What makes them upside down or I guess how is there a correct and wrong way for the shock to be? Obviously it's something technical, I'm just curious to what it is.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 83Toyota88
What makes them upside down or I guess how is there a correct and wrong way for the shock to be? Obviously it's something technical, I'm just curious to what it is.
Only monotubes should be inverted. Otherwise, keep them right side up if you can.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Only monotubes should be inverted. Otherwise, keep them right side up if you can.
Ok but which way is normal? With the stem and boot on bottom or top? I have ruff country shocks.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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uh, you crammed coil springs between your frame and leaf pack? i'm hoping these are bolted down or something?? i'd hate to be standing or even driving near by when that spring slips out form under the frame. the amount of energy in even a mildly compressed coil spring is pretty intense and could injure or kill someone, let a lone do lots of property damage!

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Al's Chop Shop
uh, you crammed coil springs between your frame and leaf pack? i'm hoping these are bolted down or something?? i'd hate to be standing or even driving near by when that spring slips out form under the frame. the amount of energy in even a mildly compressed coil spring is pretty intense and could injure or kill someone, let a lone do lots of property damage!

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Ever heard of a ZUK mod? Pretty popular actually... It's puts a coil spring between the bumpstops for a bit more lift & flex. I thought people who did it were crazy at first, but I have yet to hear of one slipping out! Google it or search the forums!
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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i have seen it before, mostly on old trailers. i would never trust a spring to just stay in place given the amount of forces it sees. yikes.

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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 83Toyota88
Ok but which way is normal? With the stem and boot on bottom or top? I have ruff country shocks.
Inverted is shock body on top.

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i have seen it before, mostly on old trailers. i would never trust a spring to just stay in place given the amount of forces it sees. yikes.
It doesn't seem safe, but hundreds of people have done the 'Zuk" mod and I've never once heard of a spring dislodging. When done correctly, the spring is still under tension at full droop.
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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yep!!!this time its temporary..i didnt have enough cash to get the rear springs yet and had the coils already from a previous zuk mod i did,but NEEDED to put the shocks on.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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I know this thread is kinda old but i have an 83 and just got done putting 4 inch lift under the front it but i need longer shocks now and was wandering what yall would recomend that wont break the bank. Thanks
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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If nobody else will say it, I will! THAT IS THE CLEANEST 1st GEN I HAVE EVER SEEN! Do you mind if I ask how much you got her for?
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