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Rear mounted shocks on outside of the frame?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by YOSHl, May 25, 2019.

  1. May 25, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    Hey all I'm iso pics of the rear shock position If you mounted them on the outside of the frame. I have seen a brunch of people do it, but I'm unsure of how they get the tires to clear. this is what I got so far any input would be great.

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  2. May 25, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    Wheel spacers I believe. I know total chaos makes a bracket and requires a 1.25" wheel spacer. The only other way I could maybe see it working would be a shorter shock and mounting the top as close to the frame as possible. Or maybe lose the hoop and come up with a bracket that planes out with the outside face of the frame. I can't tell how much room you have between the shock and your frame from the picture. I have also seen frames notched for outboards. Seems like a lot of work. Would be fun tho!
     
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  3. May 26, 2019 at 2:56 PM
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    yeah they fit now with the tires on but I have a feeling the shock might connect with the frame when flexed so that's going to get notched. I'm also think thinking that the tire will hit on up travel.
     
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    I read somewhere the top of the shock at a 15 degree angle towards the front of the vehicle will give you the most travel without interference. Don't know if it's true or not but saw it somewhere
     
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