Dave1647545494 Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 well I got my truck all lowered this weekend and it feels a little bouncy in the back. lowereing compressed the stock shocks a bunch. I guess I 'm wondering if I need a shorter shock or just a stiffer one to deal with the increased spring rate. any ideas appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badmuthrfkr Posted March 10, 2003 Report Share Posted March 10, 2003 Your stock shocks will be gone in no time due to the increased spring rates. Koni can work with you on custom applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 shorter shocks. IF there are any suspension shops in town that does lowered vehicles (only place i know of that does suspension is 4wheelparts, and they do lifts), go down there or call and tell them exactly how you lowered it, and they should be able to hook you up. I would suggest going with Toxic Shocks. If you can't find anything local, go to http://www.godfathercustoms.com/ and give them a call about it. good luck oh, and what was wrong with the belltech kit? why didnt you like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Jegs stocks the Bell-tech drop shocks. its a shorter shock for lowered trucks. Also, check your bump-stops. You may be bouncing off of them. My sonoma was, and cutting them down solved the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 I've got the bumpstops cut down. Jegs has to order the shocks for my truck and I get a good discount on KYB stuff. I'm just trying to figure out how much shorter so I can order the correct shock. the belltech kit was ok but alot of the parts were mislabled and I had to buy some hardware cause some of the stuff they sent was wrong. it also took a torch to get the old hangers off according to belltech they remove easily with a chisel and a cut off tool. it was just irritating cause I had to borrow a torch and run back and forth to the store a bunch. back on topic I lowered the rear 4 inches do I get shocks 4 inches shorter? if anyone knows please call me at work tonite 3/11/01 at 861-2894 and let me know if not post a message here. I gotta do something its kinda scary to go much of 50mph right now. I'll order belltech shocks if I have too but I'd rather have KYB stuff its worked really well for me before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted March 11, 2003 Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 Haha, ya gotta work tonight. I may come by and harass you, I gotta stop by my dad's anyways tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted March 11, 2003 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2003 got the shocks by chance a guy who works at a suspension place came by the store he helped me pick out the right length thanks for your help everyone who posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 12, 2003 Report Share Posted March 12, 2003 Originally posted by On the Ground: got the shocks by chance a guy who works at a suspension place came by the store he helped me pick out the right length thanks for your help everyone who posted good to hear, let us know how they do btw, the drop kit i'm planning on getting is from DJM. Everyone with a Tacoma that has gotten it says it's a great kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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