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Final piece to my puzzle-Shackles!

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by geno0506, May 11, 2017.

  1. May 11, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    Ok,

    I have a a new set of #2 Coachbuilder shackles for about a 1.25" rear lift! The #1 CB shackles will get me .65" in the rear and probably get level with them. I can put either in but still contemplating on which one is the best!

    I love the stance have now with almost level but a hair up in the rear!

    I am finally about done with my suspension!

    2017 Tundra CM 5.7 4X4

    Here's what I added

    Bilstein 6112 - top setting close to 2.75 lift up front!
    Bilstein 5160 - rear
    SCS-SR8 18's
    Nitto Ridge Grapplers 295/70/18

    My use, 99% on road, no heavy hauling but "maybe" tent and bed rack in future! Long road trips no and then!

    Any input thanks all!


    Michael
     
  2. May 11, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    Here's 1.5". And my front is 3" so the 1.25" should be similar to this. But I like rake, .65" would be way too low for me. Especially when I put a rack/rtt on.
    IMG_0248.PNG.jpg
     
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    Why do people put diff billstein shocks front and back?
     
  4. May 11, 2017 at 4:44 PM
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    Because 6112's are made for the front and 5160's are made for the rear, both are Bilstein brand!

    The END!
     
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    Thanks,

    Thanks what I'm thinking #2's if I ever do a RTT/rack combo! How's the ride!
     
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  6. May 11, 2017 at 4:52 PM
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    dammmmmmnnnnnn ! that looks mean
     
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    Nice!!! Gotta feel good to have one thing done and done!!

    My suspension won't be done until I go up to 295/70's! 1.5 of lift in the back would be too much on 275/70's IMO

    So in the meantime....plans include wheels, aux backup lights, steps and tonneau cover! maybe a bed rack to go over the tonneau at one point.
     
  8. May 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    Nice setup LAW,

    The Extand 2.0 tri fold is what I'm but probably have to do a retractable, thinking but wonder if it would open/flip with a BAMF rack!
     
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  9. May 11, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    That's definitely one thing I'm looking for in a cover in case I ever do get a rack!

    Never ends does it? LOL
     
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  10. May 11, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    never ever never for realz! :cheers:
     
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  11. May 11, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    Law,

    My wife said, why do you need a rack at your age you already have a little rack, WTF!
     
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    Ouch......might be time to hit the gym LOL only rack I have at the moment is on my wife!!
     
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    Dave will tell you 1.25-1.75 rake to ensure traction control works properly.

    If you never put anything in the bed go +1. If you like the bulldog look when you do go +1.
     
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  14. May 11, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    Man, thats cold brother but I still love ya bro, lol!
     
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    thanks,

    I may in the future go with a RTT and rack so you think maybe the #2 may be better!
     
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    LOL didn't mean any offense brother!! Just do what I do when my wife tells me I need to work on a certain body part....
    Wiggle my hips, throw up my arms and sing "I'm sexy and I know it wiggle wiggle wiggle YEAH!!" LOL
     
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    I know you kidding, thats what we do! I usually start getting in shape when ever I notice my tatters bouncing while driving, lmao!
     
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    Once it starts looking like the truffle shuffle, I know I've taken it too far LOL
     
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    LMMFAO

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    Jiggle it just a little bit, LMAO!


    I started another post going way fucking south, LOVE IT!


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    LAW,

    Get back in here and fire it up!

     
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    joon,

    get in here too, I need so laughter medicine STAT!

     
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    When are you getting the bed rack & RTT? Remember my experience...fully loaded and dropping ledges will flatten your springs, therefore your rake will go away. Just my .02
     
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    Which rack you thinkin?
     
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    No unless you get them to modify it
     
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    You mean like this?
    images (1).jpg
     
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    BAMF
     
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    Sorry I don't understand please help me out, thanks buddy!
     
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    Love it.
    You'll have to ask @jlee to modify it if you want a foldable
     

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