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Tacoma 2.5" x 12-14" Shock Relocation 2005-2023 2nd 3rd gen Archive Garage

Discussion in 'Archive Garage' started by ARCHIVE, Nov 8, 2017.

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  1. Jun 13, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    Yes, 2.5x12 is a good match and the "safe" choice, just easy to fit. Unless you want to get the King 2.5x14 "Short Body", its only 1" longer than 12"

    You will need spacers, min 1.25" but probably better with 1.5"
     
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  2. Jun 13, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    1.5” should be perfect. I had an effective BS of 3.6” and my 295s still rubbed my shocks. Got bigger spacers pushing my to 2.9” BS and no more shock rub.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    I'm running about 3" BS with 1.5" spacers maybe a little less and clear my 2.5s easily. So getting around a 3" BS or less would be optimal IMO to make sure you clear with room to spare.
     
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  4. Jun 16, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    @ARCHIVE The website states you can bolt these to the bed or run an additional crossbar to lock the towers out and prevent them from flexing? Any pictures on what this looks like?
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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    Just made my decision once I go with your shock relocation. I think I’ll do the king 2.5x14 short body with my currently ordered hammer hangers. :transformer:Much excitement for whenever I can make this happen. Hahahahaha (will be a while)
     
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  6. Jun 16, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    It locks the towers out to stop the FRAME RAILS from rotating inward, not the towers from flexing, they are very stout. The stock frame crossmember is very weak
    (pic of my DCSB)

    The washer plates shown come with the kit. You can weld a tube across if you choose

    20170604_151547.jpg
     
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  7. Jun 16, 2019 at 12:03 PM
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    Damn id make that work on my dclb
     
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  8. Jun 16, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    So... You only need to drill through the bed if you're going to add a crossmember? I'm wondering, just bolting the shock bracket to the bed, without a crossmember will help the frame rails from rotating inward. It doesn't seam the bed has much strength to it?
     
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  9. Jun 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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    The bed is pretty strong as well, it has to be to retain a load in an accident. Once you bolt the tower to the bed and pound on it, you'll be like "Oh, that hurts my hand"
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2019 at 4:13 AM
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    Very good. Thanks for the info. I've been working on putting my set on. Been very busy at work so a couple of hours here and there. Getting the old brackets off is a b***h.
     
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    I’ve always wanted a 63 swap, but man that’s a pretty impressive amount of flex.
    Now you have me rethinking.. what to do, what do! Too many choices :goingcrazy: haha
     
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    F4EEE740-4F2F-466B-BEEE-206EBEBA730C.jpg +1 for HH and archive relocate
     
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    I hope another new guy reads this. If you need suspension questions answered just email archive. I'm very, pleased with the customer service here. Hands down winner. Top quality materials and great communication. I'm very happy I did buisness here!
     
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    Cant wait for my goodies. :playball:
     
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    Dude! You too? I cant wait to have suspension that's as fun as the boost!
     
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    I ordered my stuff around a month ago. Have some 12x2.5 kings sitting in the garage since april. Since I ordered that axle its time to get all new shit in the back
     
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    Same. I have the same shocks. Going 4:10 gears with a trutrac and relocates! With cams this will be epic!
     
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    Might be in that neck of the woods in September. It would be interesting to see 4.10 vs 4.30 etc
     
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    So I bought new axels with 10k miles. Front and rear. Had a trutrac installed. Shipping any day now. Better than stock but not radical like 456's
     
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    I'd like 430 as I may go 295's on my next tires. I'm not sure though. Like tall trucks and hp. I'll find a middle ground eventually.
     
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