NOTE: If you install this kit on a stock doublecab, the passenger side shock is too long and bottoms out long before the bump stop makes contact. I contacted Rockstomper and they are going to have to get a doublecab in their shop and play with it and resolve this problem. They have never tested the kit on a doublecab, and thought that it was the same as the regular or extended cab as far as the shock mounts went. Looks like Toyota made a change with the doublecabs! Rockstomper
was very good and told me that I could return the product for a full
refund if I wished to do so. For the time, I will hold onto the
kit as it is. I was told that if they make a new plate for my
application, they will send me one. Next year when I do the lift,
I will use the plates that I have now, so I am This kit will not fit a stock doublecab! Rear the note above. The rear of the truck is also very bouncy, as the shocks are laid over at quite a angle, and loose a lot of effectiveness. |
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I
was looking under the rear of my truck and noticed how the U-bolts were
mounted with a plate below that axle. I was thinking of doing a
standard U-bolf flip using a checy truck U-bolts and plate, but I found
the Rockstomper kit that also had provisions for mounting the shocks higher.
I had heard that the shocks limited the amount of flex in the rear
of the Tacoma, so I went with the Rockstomper kit as it was an easy bolt
on replacement.
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This
is the hardware that comes with the Rockstomper kit. (this is one side
without the nuts shown)
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Here
is the factory hardware that we are replacing...
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Here you can see the factory setup. I started by disconnecting the shock. |
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I
was quite suprised to see this... this is a far as the shock goes... I
can see why this would be a problem as far as travel is concerned!
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The
install is quite simple, a pure swap. I would estimate that it takes
about 20 minutes per side.
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Here
is the drivers side with the new shock mount on top. This will help
a great deal with flex.
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Here you can see the left side done and the right side stock. Not only do you pick up a little clearance, but you help with the shock issue. |
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Above is a before and after shot of the right side. Another simple mod that should produce some results. |
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