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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Exclamation Which rear shocks to buy with 2 inch coil spacers!

Hey guys, I recently lifted my 4runner with the 2 inch rear coil spacers. My rear coils were only sagging about .5 inch before so I gained a 1.5 inch lift over stock.

What shocks can I buy online? Got links?

Which length blistien 5125 shock do I need from trailgear.ca?

http://www.trailgear.ca/default.cfm?...dCategoryID=11

Here is a pic of my truck with 2 inch coil spacers, 1.5 inch BJ spacer, and 2 in BL on 33x9.50 tires.

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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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i just put the same spacers on mine and didnt need to change the shocks.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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I want to disconnect the sway bar and flex it out.

Can anyone recommend shocks?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Moved to newbie tech section? Damn that sucks...

Anyone got an answer?
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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Measure the compressed and extended and see which shock works best (link to measuring technique on the page below):
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/Rancho.shtml

On the 2nd gens, you don't want to run too long of a rear shock as they sort of serve as limit straps to keep the coil springs from falling out or the brake line getting pulled too tight.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Highlex
I want to disconnect the sway bar and flex it out.

Can anyone recommend shocks?
Your not going to see a huge difference in flex. The shocks you have now are probably fine.

Do what 4crawler recommended. Measure at full stuff and full droop. Get shocks that fit those measurements.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:00 AM
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Thanks guys. Im thinking of the OME N72F

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Where can I get longer brake lines. Thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Should not need longer brake lines, easy enough to tell by letting the axle drop and see if the flex line pulls tight or not. But most of the 4x4 shops carry longer lines if needed. Usually come as a set, 2 front + 1 rear.
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