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2002 Toyota Tacoma Front Coilover Shock

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The front coilover shocks arrived preset from Donahoe for 2 inches of lift. Donahoe suggests this to be the optimum setting for the Tacoma to maintain the integrity of the factory axles and avoid damage to the CV boots. Because we knew we'd be loading up the Two-Week Taco with a winch, an ARB bumper, a camper, kayaks, and gear, and we wanted a final ride height of plus 2.5 inches (and because we can't leave well enough alone), we experimented with the adjustment ring settings to achieve the desired outcome. Fully loaded, the Taco scaled in at just under 5,500 pounds and our 2.5-inch adjustment gave us the desired ride height
2002 Toyota Tacoma Suspension Build

 The front coilover shocks arrived preset from Donahoe for 2 inches of lift. Donahoe suggests this to be the optimum setting for the Tacoma to maintain the integrity of the factory axles and avoid damage to the CV boots. Because we knew we'd be loading up the Two-Week Taco with a winch, an ARB bumper, a camper, kayaks, and gear, and we wanted a final ride height of plus 2.5 inches (and because we can't leave well enough alone), we experimented with the adjustment ring settings to achieve the desired outcome. Fully loaded, the Taco scaled in at just under 5,500 pounds and our 2.5-inch adjustment gave us the desired ride height  View Related Article

 

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