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This is a discussion thread titled "Need shock help", within the Suspension & Axle forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Hey guys I have done some searching but can find the answer to my questions so here goes. I am pretty sure I have a blown shock in my rear but how do I know for sure? Also when I go to buy replacements how do I know what size to buy for my lifted 2wd application ? If anybody can shed some light on this subject for a lost soul it would be greatly appreciated .
Eric
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Debadged, De-decaled and De-labeled sun visors
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Moonroof and power sliding rear window
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Can't help you on the blown shock part. But how high is your truck lifted in the rear. I know that the bilstien 5100's are good for upto 2" of lift and bolt up to the stock locations.
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Anybody else that can help with checklist for possible blown shock and needed size .
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2003 Tundra Imperial Jade TRD offroad Performance modifications
2.5 Camburg C/O w/ King 14" 600lb springs, Skidrow Automotive Skidplate
285x75x16 Goodyear Wrangler ATS, 16x8 Ivan Stewart Wheels
4.30 ring and pinion gears, Stock exhaust w/ Magnaflow 18" muffler, TrueFlow filter, Superlift TruSpeed Cosmetic modifications
Debadged, De-decaled and De-labeled sun visors
Pace Edwards Retractable Cover, Toyota Sport Grille
TRD radiator cap, TRD oil cap
RS 3200 Plus Upgrade Modification wishlist
TRD or JBA titanium headers
JBA or possible custom y-pipe
TRD supercharger
IPT valve body mod
Custom Offroad Bumper
Demello offroad sliders
rear disc conversion
Moonroof and power sliding rear window
Where does it ever end
If you took the shock off and compressed it and it didn't push back out, I would say they are . Is there a lot of oil on the shock body? Another sign that the shock is blown.
Not sure how it is on a 2WD but when I only had about 1.5" of lift in the rear of my 4x4 an 8" travel shock was perfect. Anything more, the shock would bottom out.
If you took the shock off and compressed it and it didn't push back out, I would say they are . Is there a lot of oil on the shock body? Another sign that the shock is blown.
Not sure how it is on a 2WD but when I only had about 1.5" of lift in the rear of my 4x4 an 8" travel shock was perfect. Anything more, the shock would bottom out.
Took the shock off today and it is ok, although the factory bilsteins are not stiffest. Squeak is still there coming from the leaf spring bushing, however.
Thanks for your help Mike
Eric
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2003 Tundra Imperial Jade TRD offroad Performance modifications
2.5 Camburg C/O w/ King 14" 600lb springs, Skidrow Automotive Skidplate
285x75x16 Goodyear Wrangler ATS, 16x8 Ivan Stewart Wheels
4.30 ring and pinion gears, Stock exhaust w/ Magnaflow 18" muffler, TrueFlow filter, Superlift TruSpeed Cosmetic modifications
Debadged, De-decaled and De-labeled sun visors
Pace Edwards Retractable Cover, Toyota Sport Grille
TRD radiator cap, TRD oil cap
RS 3200 Plus Upgrade Modification wishlist
TRD or JBA titanium headers
JBA or possible custom y-pipe
TRD supercharger
IPT valve body mod
Custom Offroad Bumper
Demello offroad sliders
rear disc conversion
Moonroof and power sliding rear window
Where does it ever end
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Need shock help
? If anybody can shed some light on this subject for a lost soul it would be greatly appreciated 
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. Is there a lot of oil on the shock body? Another sign that the shock is blown.
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