Author Topic: shock suggestions 4 lifted toyota? (Read 6472 times)

allbones · « **on:** Feb 07, 2008, 05:44:42 AM »

Guys I put a 4 inch stage 2 lift on my 92 toyota exc. I put the es3000 shocks from pro comp on it from the kit. That thing rides like a tank, can I get a better ride with the mx6 shocks from pro comp? Any suggestions on a smooth as possible riding shock setup pro comp or not would be greatly appreciated.

DTB · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 05:52:01 AM »

Quote from: allbones on Feb 07, 2008, 05:44:42 AM

Guys I put a 4 inch stage 2 lift on my 92 toyota exc.

what the heck is that?

I ran some pro comp shocks that I bought USED for a few years with pretty good luck...dunno if that helps or not

allbones · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 05:58:57 AM »

pro comp 4" lift kit stage II

allbones · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 05:59:32 AM »

I got brand new es 3000 on there now and that thing is a tank

DTB · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 06:23:07 AM »

Quote from: allbones on Feb 07, 2008, 05:59:32 AM

I got brand new es 3000 on there now and that thing is a tank

The problem isnt your shocks...more than likely its the lift giving u headache...u got any pics..that might help

Angler · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 06:52:53 AM »

Skyjacker soft ride shocks are the best shocks I ever had. your new lift kit will soften up over time

907yota · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 01:37:08 PM »

Ive had the es3000 shocks that came with the kit for a year now, rides good after everything settled down...are you running blocks or springs in the back? I put 4" superlift springs in the back and it improved the ride a little, As for the mx6 shocks their a little overkill for me... i heard good stuff about skyjacker soft ride shocks like Angler said...

MiniSimp · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 01:42:58 PM »

I'm running ProComp ES9000's and they are not even close to rough. I'm thinking it is your stiff ass springs giving you the problem.

907yota · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 02:02:50 PM »

SAS........

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 02:17:59 PM »

get some good shocks it makes a big difference. i like bilstines

jimbo74 · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 07, 2008, 02:20:21 PM »

i ran procomp es3000 on my 2wd... they were way better than what it had.... your problem is probably not your shocks, but the stiff springs

LOL @ IFS · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 11, 2008, 06:46:26 AM »

I'm willing to bet that Marlin gear would ride a lot better.

Tallchevy · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 11, 2008, 09:00:02 AM »

Get some Rancho RS9000's. I like that I can choose the ride.

Rockcrawlintoy · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 11, 2008, 10:36:13 AM »

Quote from: Tallchevy350 on Feb 11, 2008, 09:00:02 AM

Get some Rancho RS9000's. I like that I can choose the ride.

ya 9 crappy settings

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 11, 2008, 11:38:56 AM »

Quote from: Rockcrawlintoy on Feb 11, 2008, 10:36:13 AM

ya 9 crappy settings

:funnypost:

BLACKDOG · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 11, 2008, 09:41:51 PM »

Its the lift. You need to let everything settle and break in. What are you running in the rear? lift springs or blocks?

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 12, 2008, 08:23:10 AM »

most add a leafs just stiffin up the ride

allbones · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 13, 2008, 01:58:06 PM »

blocks for now

DanS · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 13, 2008, 05:54:23 PM »

Leaf springs are the ride, shocks only minimize the bounce of the ride

allbones · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 13, 2008, 07:00:53 PM »

who can I get a leaf spring kit from that will eliminate the block and still give me 3 1/2 to 4 inches of lift? and a smoother ride.

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 13, 2008, 09:33:08 PM »

Ummm... hmmmmm.... maybe Marlin's 4 inch rear springs? Just an idea...

Tallchevy · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 12:43:12 AM »

Blocks won't make it ride stiff cause your still using the stock spring. The front suspension is whats stiff. Do you have the torsion bars cranked up all the way?

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 09:36:13 AM »

blocks just put more leverage on your springs resulting in more axlewrap

DTB · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 09:48:20 AM »

There really isnt such a thing as a 3-4" lift kit that rides nice and keeps the stock spring locations.

In order to ride nice and have more than 2 inches of lift you really need to run longer than stock springs...

at least thats my opinion FWIW

THK Matt · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 10:16:14 AM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on Feb 07, 2008, 01:42:58 PM

I'm running ProComp ES9000's and they are not even close to rough. I'm thinking it is your stiff ass springs giving you the problem.

Agreed, My dads 95 4Runner runs ProComp ES9000s and it rides really nice.
Its that 4in off the shelf lift kit thats making it ride like a tank, those kits arent made to be flexy, trail friendly really or to ride like a caddy.
they are mearly to clear larger tires... for that

status.

I say SAS,
take that stage II out and do a custom lift with... BJ spacers, Cranked torsions and a 3in marlin pack for the back.

you wont get a nice ride out of that IFS lift from procomp.... IMO that is

DTB · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 10:28:31 AM »

Quote from: ImaHoToy87 on Feb 14, 2008, 10:16:14 AM

and a 3in marlin pack for the back.

marlin doesnt make a 3 inch lift....all of marlins spring packs require re-location of the spring hangars as well

THK Matt · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 10:45:34 AM »

oh duh.

but still get away from those off the shelf kits.

907yota · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 04:25:08 PM »

superlift makes a 4" spring for our trucks it works good and the axle deosnt wrap up as much still stiff though

Quote from: allbones on Feb 13, 2008, 07:00:53 PM

who can I get a leaf spring kit from that will eliminate the block and still give me 3 1/2 to 4 inches of lift? and a smoother ride.

Tadlock · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 05:56:52 PM »

Quit bringing up SUPERSTIFFS those will never help. SAS with some flexy springs from marlin or comparison is your only way to acheive a softer ride. It has nothing to do with shocks either.

allbones · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 14, 2008, 07:27:05 PM »

thanks guys I will leave the shocks alone.

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