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Anyone tried Air shocks instead of standard ones for lifted longer travel shocks?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by bren5279, Mar 14, 2016.

  1. Mar 14, 2016 at 8:16 PM
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    bren5279

    bren5279 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I was looking to get some longer travel shocks (currently running Icon 2.5"s) but I need just a little bit more extended length (with 4-6" of lift) and while I'm sure the King smooth body 2.5" would be great, the King 2.5" air shocks or air bypass shocks were catching my eye and I was wondering if anyone's tried/done it yet? Would be great for adjustability… although not sure how I would convert the top mount to work with it…maybe rear hoops…?


    So anyone ever tried full size air shocks? Say like the King 2.5" 10" travel ones?

    Also, are there any companies that make a rear shock loop mount for 05+ tacos?
     
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  2. Mar 15, 2016 at 9:31 PM
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    Jimmyh

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  3. Mar 15, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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    air shocks wont have the dampening needed.

    BAMF relocation bracket with a 12in travel 2.0 body king remote resi, shackle flip will get you TONS of flex.
     
  4. Dec 9, 2020 at 11:03 PM
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    _anthony_

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    I found 10” king 2.5 air shocks and found this. So it’s not recommended to run them?
     

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