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Desertbull
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I would suggest a new spring by Deaver Springs.
Wild Bill and I helped Baja Xplorer put on new Deaver's on his Tacoma because he runs with all that "safety" equipment in the back of his
truck...something about the two coolers of icy cold beer and two spare cases of Pacifico was considered "safety" equipment is what he said...LOL
But seriously, it's not a shock issue that would help you out-it's a new spring to match your "loaded" weight. And yes when you're not loaded you're
ride will be "stiffer" than when loaded.
Air bags are okay but a short term solution to a problem that will always exist as long as you continue to go south with a load.
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David K
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Who do you recommend to obtain/ install Deavers?
San Diego North County ... limited $$ also, Thanks!
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Ken Cooke
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Don't forget that when you lift the rear, you will need to lift the front as well. My vote is for a simple add a leaf to firm things up...
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
Who do you recommend to obtain/ install Deavers?
San Diego North County ... limited $$ also, Thanks! |
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Gadget
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David,
Go to Chaosfab@sbcglobal.net and get in contact with Nicole. She's one of the LM crew and her and Matt are Yota experts. They can fix you up with
just what you need and no guess work as to whether it will work or not. There are a bunch of Toyotas on the Locos Mocos crew from mild to wild, and
they all work, and they've all gotten their stuff from them. Tell Nic I reffered you and she'll charge you double.
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David K
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Thanks, does Nic call you Gadget, too?
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Gadget
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Yes, it would probably take her a minute or two to know me by anything else unless you mentioned the LM crew, then she would recognize Will. If you
end up doing business with her you will understand why we all love her so much. She is the only other gal in the crew other than my wife. She is a
Baja energizer bunny!
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Desertbull
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| Quote: | Originally posted by whistler
Tim,did you get my u2? I need some technical advice. |
No messages that I can see...email me at tim@dirtnewz.com with your info.
Thx
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Paulina
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Hey DB,
What kind of a deal can you get me on two Fox 3.5 x 18 5 Tube bypasses? Could you send them along with the t-shirts we talked about..... ?
Lovin' ya,
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roverdude
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
* 2 new ProComp MX6 adjustable shocks (valved for a hardtop application) - the 30,000 mile MX6 shocks were puking oil at the end of that run.
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I hate to say I told you so. To quote an earlier thread..."Not to put any brands down, but all brands mentioned are sub-par to the Fox. Yes, you'll
spend a bit more but worth every cent. Depending on budget and what you do while you're driving will dictate which model of Fox. Otherwise, get the
Old Man Emu. It's a brand out of Australia and catching on. It's similar in price to the nicer brands mentioned and in my opinion a better product.
Plus, they build suspensions for most off-road worthy trucks and SUVs. Now, if you're rich don't even think about it.... Kings."
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Ken Cooke
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I drove all over TJ/Rosarito this weekend, and while the MX-6 shocks were slightly stiff in my unloaded Jeep, I fear that the Old Man Emu shocks would
not control my Jeep when loaded down? Not sure, but just a concern. I have driven a Rubicon with OME shocks with an Nth Degree long-arm suspension,
and the difference was astounding...
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roverdude
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Go with the Fox res. or Bilstein 7100
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