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Mrsmithyx1 · « **on:** Jan 10, 2014, 06:16:42 PM »

I've got 53's in the rear and the rears up front and would like some advice on what size shocks to run on my 85 regular cab and I'm not afraid to cut holes in my bed

84Flatbed · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 10, 2014, 06:57:39 PM »

I don't think anybody but yourself can answer that. You have to flex it out and see what your extended and collapsed measurements should be. 12" and 14" travel are very common on these trucks with aftermarket shock mounts etc.

toyodaaddict · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 10, 2014, 07:52:44 PM »

yep, what he said and make sure to install bump stops with those shocks

Slolyfe · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 10, 2014, 10:18:00 PM »

I went with 2.5 inch smooth body shocks with the resivour and sumo spring bump stops. Its like riding on a pillow on the trail.

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 11, 2014, 01:47:31 PM »

figure out what angle you want to mount them at and then cycle your suspension to determine full stuff and full drop, measure this in comparison to how youd like to mount your shocks and then order the necessary sized shocks! $Beer Chug\'n$

Mrsmithyx1 · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 12, 2014, 08:34:56 PM »

Thanks again for all the helpfull info, just wasn't sure of sizes. I can build but when it comes to such things I like to ask before I go out and buy and not know what I'm talking about

twistedtoy92 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 14, 2014, 10:31:05 AM »

You will most likely run 14-12'' shocks in the front and 10-12'' shocks in the rear

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	Author Topic: Shock size? (Read 1471 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Mrsmithyx1 Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 20 Member since Jan '14 Fab life Shock size? « on: Jan 10, 2014, 06:16:42 PM » I've got 53's in the rear and the rears up front and would like some advice on what size shocks to run on my 85 regular cab and I'm not afraid to cut holes in my bed Logged 84Flatbed Crawler Guru Turtle Points: -196 Posts: 422 Member since Jun '13 Crawling with Marlin Re: Shock size? « Reply #1 on: Jan 10, 2014, 06:57:39 PM » I don't think anybody but yourself can answer that. You have to flex it out and see what your extended and collapsed measurements should be. 12" and 14" travel are very common on these trucks with aftermarket shock mounts etc. Logged toyodaaddict The 1K Club Turtle Points: 399 Posts: 1,145 Member since Sep '08 Re: Shock size? « Reply #2 on: Jan 10, 2014, 07:52:44 PM » yep, what he said and make sure to install bump stops with those shocks Logged 80 shortbed-22re,w56,Marlin 23 spline dual cases,HighAngle drivelines,RUF/63"chevy's,35''mtr's,30 spline Longfields, Allpro highsteer.87 rear axle,5.29 gears,rear spool,BudBuilt cm, marlin HD clutch,ramsey 8000 winch. https://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=101882.0 Slolyfe The 2K Group Turtle Points: -117 Posts: 2,048 Member since Aug '07 Heyo Re: Shock size? « Reply #3 on: Jan 10, 2014, 10:18:00 PM » I went with 2.5 inch smooth body shocks with the resivour and sumo spring bump stops. Its like riding on a pillow on the trail. Logged You'll never take me alive twistedtoy92 Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: -255 Posts: 3,781 Member since Dec '06 NFM Customs Re: Shock size? « Reply #4 on: Jan 11, 2014, 01:47:31 PM » figure out what angle you want to mount them at and then cycle your suspension to determine full stuff and full drop, measure this in comparison to how youd like to mount your shocks and then order the necessary sized shocks! $Beer Chug\'n$ Logged 2005 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro 380 AWHP @ 24psi 1993 Toyota Pickup http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=72886.msg866982#msg866982 1992 Toyota Pickup http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=49319.msg616251#msg616251 1985 4runner http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=60737.msg745263#msg745263 "TRIPLE CASES GETS YOU LAID." -BigMike "I daily drive this thang everyday." (swapped89) Mrsmithyx1 [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 0 Posts: 20 Member since Jan '14 Fab life Re: Shock size? « Reply #5 on: Jan 12, 2014, 08:34:56 PM » Thanks again for all the helpfull info, just wasn't sure of sizes. I can build but when it comes to such things I like to ask before I go out and buy and not know what I'm talking about Logged twistedtoy92 Silver Turtle Award Turtle Points: -255 Posts: 3,781 Member since Dec '06 NFM Customs Re: Shock size? « Reply #6 on: Jan 14, 2014, 10:31:05 AM » You will most likely run 14-12'' shocks in the front and 10-12'' shocks in the rear Logged 2005 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro 380 AWHP @ 24psi 1993 Toyota Pickup http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=72886.msg866982#msg866982 1992 Toyota Pickup http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=49319.msg616251#msg616251 1985 4runner http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=60737.msg745263#msg745263 "TRIPLE CASES GETS YOU LAID." -BigMike "I daily drive this thang everyday." (swapped89)